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Offline casper

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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #125 on: August 24, 2009, 10:51:27 AM »
I've just finished jumping around the room - everyone is looking at me as if I'm a lunatic :) Fantastic news - I'm still tingling with excitement :)
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #126 on: August 24, 2009, 11:43:57 AM »
i had to check the date wasnt the 1th of april.....lol     that will be a real crowd puller... better be there early for a good spot....
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #127 on: August 24, 2009, 12:14:36 PM »
Quote from: Tango Tango Fanta on August 24, 2009, 10:45:28 AM
OK ready for some more great news? I've had to sit on this for 2 weeks and I've been itching to tell.

I got a call from Airbus and they asked if we'd be interested in displaying one of their planes at Portrush. Naturally I said yes, and asked which one. He says, "Oh its the 380"

I nearly fell off the chair.

So, Saturday 5th, about 2.30pm, shes coming in over the bay and the pilot has promised to "leave the crowd amazed".

What a sight with the Navy ship in same shot.


HOLY CRAP !!! lol, i am currently have goosebumps !!!!! (see cant even string a sentacne together)
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #128 on: August 24, 2009, 09:04:51 PM »
Oh wow. I cant wait. Going to be a fab drive from Tipperary! lol. So worth it though...giving up an All Ireland Final ticket for it! 380 totally swung it for me
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #129 on: August 24, 2009, 09:19:11 PM »
Also when are the organisers going to confirm this?
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #130 on: August 24, 2009, 10:24:39 PM »
Quote from: Tango Tango Fanta on August 24, 2009, 10:45:28 AM
OK ready for some more great news? I've had to sit on this for 2 weeks and I've been itching to tell.

I got a call from Airbus and they asked if we'd be interested in displaying one of their planes at Portrush. Naturally I said yes, and asked which one. He says, "Oh its the 380"

I nearly fell off the chair.

So, Saturday 5th, about 2.30pm, shes coming in over the bay and the pilot has promised to "leave the crowd amazed".

What a sight with the Navy ship in same shot.

If true, fantastic stuff. It's the last aircraft I'd ever have expected to display at Portrush but perhaps one of the best at any display. Good stuff from Airbus!

Hopefully it will make an appearance! Thanks for the heads up TTF. Wonder if it will appear on the Portrush Airshow website?
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #131 on: August 25, 2009, 09:27:25 AM »
 :Welcome: Hi Sweeney and welcome to the forum. As for confirmation the front page here says it all (nearly) :)

http://www.niinternationalairshow.co.uk/

 
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #132 on: August 25, 2009, 12:00:22 PM »
and some good news for me this morning as I just received confirmation of my flight on the Sea King.  I just have to worry about the usual cancellations now due to operational commitments/aircraft serviceability or adverse weather!
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #133 on: August 25, 2009, 12:43:42 PM »
I've my fingers crossed for the A380! I saw a Singapore Airlines one at Heathrow a few weeks back (sitting on the tarmac). Would love to see the bird flying over Portrush!

What's the latest on the Typhoon(s) for the Saturday? Is the plan still to have two flying?

If so, what are they doing - a straight flypast or two?

I'm looking to see a full Typhoon display routine, but the Sunday is looking 50/50 for me now. I'm hoping that one Typhoon will do a full routine on the Sat. However, if that's not the case then I'll have to pull something out of the hat and try and make it on the Sunday!!
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #134 on: August 25, 2009, 12:45:53 PM »
Quote from: Snoop55 on August 25, 2009, 12:00:22 PM
and some good news for me this morning as I just received confirmation of my flight on the Sea King.  I just have to worry about the usual cancellations now due to operational commitments/aircraft serviceability or adverse weather!

nice one, how'd you manage to get that ?
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #135 on: August 25, 2009, 12:47:56 PM »
Greg this was posted earlier in the thread

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Getting better - the two Typhoons will still do the flypast on Saturday but then one will go straight into a display (fuel permitting).
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #136 on: August 25, 2009, 01:39:41 PM »
Quote from: Cardboard_Robots on August 25, 2009, 12:45:53 PM
nice one, how'd you manage to get that ?

I received an invitation from the Royal Navy about 2 months ago so was just waiting on the security clearance.
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #137 on: August 25, 2009, 04:23:32 PM »
brilliant news an A380  :o :o :o :o this has to be the best airshow yet.
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #138 on: August 25, 2009, 04:28:56 PM »
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this has to be the best airshow yet.
At the same time I'm a wee bit disappointed - how's TTF going to better this next year  :LOL :LOL
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #139 on: August 25, 2009, 05:03:18 PM »
not sure but i think he will do a great job like he has this year.
WELL DONE T.T.F. brilliant work. :goodjob: :drinks:
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #140 on: August 25, 2009, 07:29:55 PM »
Thanks for the welcome! :)

Please let it be true, surely the organisers will have to announce it soon. It will be a big draw.

We are now planning to rent the piper and fly up from Waterford. Anyone know if the organisers have set up a certain airfield for the event? Kinda like what Fairford do. If not Ill have to hit google!
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #141 on: August 25, 2009, 09:55:12 PM »
 ;D cannot believe the lineup so far, Hats off to the organisers and I am counting the days. Role on the 5th 8)

PS. Great site, Thanks Hammerhead for the link.

Just to wet your apatite have a look at this video

http://www.vimeo.com/1327204

The a380 will look great over West Bay
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #142 on: August 26, 2009, 08:44:20 AM »
Quote from: sweeney on August 25, 2009, 07:29:55 PM
We are now planning to rent the piper and fly up from Waterford. Anyone know if the organisers have set up a certain airfield for the event? Kinda like what Fairford do. If not Ill have to hit google!

What about Bellarena Airfield, a number of display aircraft make use of this landing strip during airshow weekend.
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #143 on: August 26, 2009, 04:27:34 PM »
Hi Guys

New forum on yahoo started for information on the portrush airshow: drop round to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ni_scanner/

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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #144 on: August 26, 2009, 05:20:53 PM »
Looks like it started back in 1998.

I tried to join a couple of times previously but no one bothered to reply to my emails.

This forum is a good source of info now.
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #145 on: August 26, 2009, 06:36:07 PM »
It's great hearing that people will be travelling from Southern Ireland for the Portrush Airshow. Hope you guys enjoy it  ;D

Although bad news, it seems the weather forecast at the moment is for dark clouds and rain  :(
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #146 on: August 26, 2009, 06:54:12 PM »
I know Dave :( The piper is just VFR rated unfornately, if it was IFR we'd be sorted either way! Im praying for clear skies and sunshine!

Thanks for tip on Bellarena also Ill get onto them.
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #147 on: August 26, 2009, 08:49:41 PM »
 :Welcome: Welcome to the forum guys and Xair thanks for the link - it has certainly wetted my appetite. Just can't wait :)
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #148 on: August 26, 2009, 09:19:19 PM »
Thanks for the welcome Casper. By the time TTF has finished we'll be getting a flypast by Airforce 1 and the Shuttle and the QE2 will be in the Bay with the Corgis watching :D. Looks like a great show and we can't wait. We usually watch from the centre of west bay but this year we might venture up to Ramor head or black rock. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Re: Portrush Airshow 2009
« Reply #149 on: August 26, 2009, 09:23:50 PM »
Well I always watch from Ramore Head, just love the fact that the helos come in over your head to land in the tennis courts. I also find that some of the aircraft can get a wee bit close to the cliff which is great.
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