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Title: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: Angry Turnip on January 26, 2010, 12:53:52 AM
Just found this http://www.airshow.ie/content.aspx?id=203 (http://www.airshow.ie/content.aspx?id=203)
 
 
Dates 6th-7th June at Punchestown-could well be worth a look if the line up lives up to expectations.
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: Hammerhead on January 26, 2010, 09:46:51 AM
I was aware of this event being planned but the website must be a new addition.... i hope it is better planned than the last one they tried to organise ...Do you remember this..June 2006....''The MACH 1 Airshow due to take place in Punchestown Racecourse next Sunday the 4th and Monday the 5th of Junehas been cancelled due to a dispute between Airshow Organisers and Kildare County Council. The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the onlystatutory  body that can licence an Airshow, however Kildare CountyCouncil (KCC) is insisting on another licence for spectators watchingthe aerobatic displays. The event licence from the County council mustbe applied for 17 weeks in advance of an event and at this stage it istoo late to process the application. The Airshow organisers met withKildare County Council at 2pm on Wednesday June 31st in a last attemptto save the Airshow but unfortunately a compromise could not bereached.  All purchased tickets will be refunded through the CentralTicket Bureau.  :-[
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: casper on January 26, 2010, 10:50:32 AM
I do remember that one - in fact one of the organisers was a member here. Another downside to that one was the fact that it wasn't advertised as a spectator event, but a trade event. Hopefully this one will be more sucessful.
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: Angry Turnip on January 26, 2010, 01:34:08 PM
Oh yes, I remember it being cancelled at the last minute!
I hope they have it organised properly this time;could be good.
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: casper on January 26, 2010, 01:40:18 PM
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Static Aircraft Display
This section of the Airshow Village will offer a display of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft from around the world, including a static display of military helicopters.
Looking at the aerial view of the area there's no runway so how are they going to get the fixed-wing aircraft in?
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: Hammerhead on February 06, 2010, 11:19:14 AM
I presume they mean light aircraft that can use the grass to land on.....    The Swiss PC-7 Display team is scheduled to attend  http://66.196.80.202/babelfish/translate_url_content?.intl=us&lp=xx_en&trurl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.lw.admin.ch%2finternet%2fluftwaffe%2fde%2fhome%2faktuell%2fairshows.html (http://66.196.80.202/babelfish/translate_url_content?.intl=us&lp=xx_en&trurl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.lw.admin.ch%2finternet%2fluftwaffe%2fde%2fhome%2faktuell%2fairshows.html)     ;D   Wouldnt it be nice to see this too....     

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Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: Hammerhead on February 13, 2010, 05:34:14 PM
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Confirmed To Date

Breitling Wing Walkers
The Yakolevs
Team Viper
Twister Duo
Eddie Goggins Aerobatics
Hurricane ( Peter Vacher )
Vampire ( Matt Hampton )
Swiss PC-7 Team

Invitationshave been extended to a variety of European Air Forces and theirNational Display Teams and more acts will be confirmed during March2010.
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Not looking too bad so far.... :)
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: Hammerhead on February 22, 2010, 09:53:07 PM
Just heard that there might be a certain ''Orange'' Dutch visitor to the show... ;D ;D
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: Angry Turnip on February 22, 2010, 11:26:28 PM
The Dutch display F-16 is the beastie I think you are hinting at-fantastic scheme on that aircraft.
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: Hammerhead on March 28, 2010, 11:49:26 AM
The latest news on the show is the local stud farms have objected to the show because the noise might scare their horses... ::)
Its beginning to look like MACH 1 all over again...... >:(
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 28, 2010, 05:57:22 PM
It seems to be a cursed venue-loads of complaints regarding an airshow there,despite the noise from helicopters at race meetings,and of course the big 3 Day Oxygene Music Festival that is held there. ::)
 
 
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: casper on March 29, 2010, 09:13:34 PM
http://www.racingpost.com/news/bloodstock/gilltown-stud-derrinstown-stud-unrest-over-punchestown-air-show-plan/688333/ (http://www.racingpost.com/news/bloodstock/gilltown-stud-derrinstown-stud-unrest-over-punchestown-air-show-plan/688333/)
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: casper on April 14, 2010, 10:25:34 AM
Looks like Punchestown wont be having the Reds. They've delayed the start of their season to the 14th June.

http://www.airshows.org.uk/news/2010/04/the-show-goes-on%E2%80%A6-red-arrows-confirm-nine-ship-formation-for-2010-display-season/ (http://www.airshows.org.uk/news/2010/04/the-show-goes-on%E2%80%A6-red-arrows-confirm-nine-ship-formation-for-2010-display-season/)
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: Merlin on April 14, 2010, 12:21:30 PM
I see they were due to fly at Salthill on the same day.
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: Hammerhead on April 16, 2010, 10:29:39 PM
Now the tickets are no longer available to buy....
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Tickets for this event are currently not   on sale.                    
Tickets.ie will update this page once further information   about AirShow100 becomes available.
Its begining to look like MACH 1 all over again.... ::)
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: Merlin on April 16, 2010, 11:34:34 PM
Maybe its just my simple view on life but wouldn't it have been smarter to get the consent of the breeders AND a licence BEFORE they started organising the show. This seems to scream mismanagement, especially as this isn't the first time its happened.

Didn't they learn anything from the previous attempt?
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: George on April 18, 2010, 09:02:46 AM
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The Red Arrows have therefore been withdrawn from the following   displays, planned for the start of the season:
Southend – 30 and 31 May
Santa Pod – 31 May
Perth – 6 May
Salthill, Ireland – 7 Jun
Punchestown, Ireland – 7 Jun
Ramsey, Isle of Man – 8 Jun
Douglas, Isle of Man – 8 Jun
Worthing – 12 Jun
Cosford – 13 Jun
(The Team may have to be withdrawn from further events, pending   readiness).
Red Arrows Website
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: Hammerhead on May 08, 2010, 10:13:25 AM
What a supprise..... >:(
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This show has been cancelled as The Red   Arrows have been forced to withdraw from the event.

http://www.tickets.ie/event.aspx/airshow100-sunday-punchestown-racecourse-naas-06-June-2010/UGF83 (http://www.tickets.ie/event.aspx/airshow100-sunday-punchestown-racecourse-naas-06-June-2010/UGF83)
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: Merlin on May 08, 2010, 04:31:28 PM
The Airshow 100 (http://www.airshow.ie/default.aspx) website hasn't been updated.

Seems extremely harsh to cancel the show just because one act has withdrawn, not to mention a kick in the teeth for the other acts that had put in the time and effort to make an appearance.

I'm sure we'll subsequently learn that there were 'other factors' involved (horse owners, or the licence issue).
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: Angry Turnip on May 08, 2010, 05:05:55 PM
I think you are correct Keegster-madness to cancel because one act (admittedly high profile) had to cancel.
 
The Red Arrows made the announcement that they were unable to display at the show on April 15th;why wait so long to cancel the show?
 
Almost certainly license issues,and the jodhpurs brigade flexing their muscles! :(
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: casper on May 08, 2010, 10:45:48 PM
Seems like a really lame excuse for cancelling. Hopefully an official statement will shed more light on it
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: casper on May 10, 2010, 04:42:33 PM
Now that the cancellation is being talked about in the public domain you'd think the organisors would at the very least publish a statement on their website either confirming or denying the cancellation.
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: Merlin on May 10, 2010, 08:19:06 PM
I've emailed the organisers asking them to confirm or deny the report.

But don't hold your breath waiting. Why reply when you can delete  :)
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: casper on May 11, 2010, 08:27:33 PM
Official statement on the website

http://www.airshow.ie/default.aspx (http://www.airshow.ie/default.aspx)

Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: Merlin on May 11, 2010, 09:58:21 PM
Email I got back from the organisers said exactly the same thing.

 :rant:

What a total cop-out  >:(

Feel sorry for those who were planning to go the show. Given how few shows are left now, every single one should be fully supported. Portrush is the obvious example of the level of support for this type of event and their importance to the local economy regardless of who performs.

There were three other display teams scheduled to take part. What does this say about them?

Are the airshow 100 organisers implying that they, along with the other acts, are inferior and were only invited to make up the numbers?

Love how the promoter praised the organisers for their 'professionalism and commitment'. They were so committed that at the first sign of a cloud they jumped ship and abandoned the event.

I'm sure they got their fee upfront though.

 :rant:
Title: Re: Punchestown 100years of Aviation Airshow
Post by: S61N on May 12, 2010, 06:19:12 PM
Like it or not,the Red Arrows are the big draw as far as the 'general public' are concerned.Ever witnessed the mass exodus on a Saturday at Portrush after the Reds had opened the show?Well i have,and more than once.
From an aircraft enthusiasts point of view,yes it is disappointing - but the organisers of these shows rely on more than just enthusiasts turning up to generate revenue.
Not knocking the other acts - but unfortunately 'joe bloggs' usually isn't interested.