Author Topic: Portrush Airshow 2009 (Read 188372 times)

Xair · « **Reply #175 on:** August 29, 2009, 06:49:00 PM »

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Forecast at the minute looks pretty poor Looks like the strong winds low cloud and occasional heavy rain is set to continue for the next 10-14 days.
North West of the UK is meant to be the worst-now there`s a surprise!

I think Lidl knew the airshow was next weekend and have stocked up with all weather gear

http://www.lidl.ie/ie/home_ni.nsf/pages/c.o.20090903.index

check out the weatherproof rain cape

It might come in handy (also can be used as a tent!!!)

Merlin · « **Reply #176 on:** August 29, 2009, 11:36:32 PM »

Quote from: Xair on August 29, 2009, 06:49:00 PM

I think Lidl knew the airshow was next weekend and have stocked up with all weather gear

http://www.lidl.ie/ie/home_ni.nsf/pages/c.o.20090903.index

check out the weatherproof rain cape It might come in handy (also can be used as a tent!!!)

Good spot. I'll call in and buy one after work on Monday.

Dave · « **Reply #177 on:** August 29, 2009, 11:48:42 PM »

Quote from: Donnchadh787 on August 29, 2009, 03:50:35 PM

i heard the news in the newspaper i couldnt believe it i thought it was the 1st of april.

its my first time going to an air show but im going to the city airport to see the flyover cant wait had to prospone a personel flight for the event.

Be careful here, I have read else where that the A380 will infact be performing a flypast at Belfast International Airport (EGAA) and not at Belfast City Airport (EGAC).

greglloyd · « **Reply #178 on:** August 30, 2009, 10:27:34 AM »

I'm into the weather and regularly study the output from the various weather models that forecasters use. The current output from both the GFS and ECMWF models is for a weak ridge of high pressure to cross Ireland on Saturday (1020mb).
This should allow for reasonably dry conditions and possibly partly sunny skies. Temperature will be around 14c to 15c.
There is good agreement at this stage from the Ensembles that this will be the outcome on Saturday, however it is still 6 days away and so could change.

Blackbird · « **Reply #179 on:** August 30, 2009, 11:44:14 AM »

It's not unusual for it to pish rain here,while the sun splits the stones a few miles away.

I always pack sun cream and a good coat as you may need either or both during the day.

alcol · « **Reply #180 on:** August 30, 2009, 03:12:28 PM »

Was lucky enough to catch the A380 display (by accident ... it's a long story!) from the train station platform at Schoenefeld last June (2008) - big, very low, and sooooo slow on banked turns that it just seems to hang in the air!
Here's a interesting thought tho' - the train platforms are about 1 mile from the runways at Schoenefeld (GoogleEarth), and the A380 was banking overhead and way on out past the station as it turned back to the airport ......... the bay at West Strand is about 3/4 of a mile wide, so there could be some really amazing photo opportunities to be had from Ramore Head, regardless of the weather, on the day!

casper · « **Reply #181 on:** August 30, 2009, 03:16:09 PM »

Hi alcol and welcome to the forum.

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there could be some really amazing photo opportunities to be had from Ramore Head

I intend to have lots of cards with me on the day and just keep my finger on the shutter release - bound to get at least one half decent one

String · « **Reply #182 on:** August 30, 2009, 03:18:57 PM »

Hi ALCOL. It's going to be a great sight. especially over the bay.

casper · « **Reply #183 on:** August 30, 2009, 03:38:18 PM »

I for one can only imagine the size of this aircraft but I thing that this photo helps convey it's hugeness (if that's even a word

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http://www.airplane-pictures.net/image27087.html

String · « **Reply #184 on:** August 30, 2009, 03:44:19 PM »

Nowi know why it has F-WWOW as it's call sign. maybe they should call one F-AWSM as well.

Chalkman · « **Reply #185 on:** August 30, 2009, 10:05:15 PM »

A380 also flying over the city airport for anyone who cant get too portrush.

casper · « **Reply #186 on:** August 30, 2009, 10:16:56 PM »

There seems to be a wee bit of confusion over this - I've heard both the City and the International mentioned.

Chalkman · « **Reply #187 on:** August 30, 2009, 10:29:18 PM »

http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-news/local-chester-news/2009/08/28/the-world-s-largest-passenger-aircraft-the-iconic-a380-is-to-fly-over-broughton-where-its-wings-are-made-on-saturday-september-5-59067-24556606/

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5gBjQ7A2pMeIoM2_qZD5qHUTrazDA

Hammerhead · « **Reply #188 on:** August 30, 2009, 10:43:52 PM »

Lokks like it will only be a flyby on sat...

I was hoping for a display of some kind..... looks like we wont need all those spare cards after all Casper...

casper · « **Reply #189 on:** August 30, 2009, 11:01:09 PM »

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Lokks like it will only be a flyby on sat...

Quote from TTF

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shes coming in over the bay and the pilot has promised to "leave the crowd amazed".

This sounds more than a flyby

alcol · « **Reply #190 on:** August 30, 2009, 11:03:39 PM »

Thanks for the welcome, guys.
Well, I for one am hoping it's going to be more than just a fly-through - I mean, maybe I'm being naive here....... but it's coming from Prestwick to Portrush then departing for Belfast ...... so it's gotta at least turn somewhere, right?

greglloyd · « **Reply #191 on:** August 31, 2009, 08:22:42 AM »

Quote from: alcol on August 30, 2009, 11:03:39 PM

Thanks for the welcome, guys.
Well, I for one am hoping it's going to be more than just a fly-through - I mean, maybe I'm being naive here....... but it's coming from Prestwick to Portrush then departing for Belfast ...... so it's gotta at least turn somewhere, right?

Yeah.. Just not necessarily in front of the crowd at Portrush though!

I think he'll do a bit more than that though. Maybe a turn in fron of the crowd and if lucky a high banking turn before departing.

Weatherwise, the models still show a weak ridge of high pressure crossing Ireland on Saturday (1020mb) giving dry conditions and some partly sunny skies. Don't worry that the Met Office forecast is saying unsettled as that forecast is produced with older data. I expect it to come into line in the next day or so.

Fingers crossed that the models continue to show decent conditions for Sat

stcolin · « **Reply #192 on:** August 31, 2009, 12:15:48 PM »

Hi all,

First post for me. Going to be staying in Portrush over the weekend for the airshow. Fantastic news with A380 making an appearance.

Hopefully the weather will hold out.

Just a shame I only have 200mm to use on my camera, and Calumet don't rent anything longer than that!

Cheers

Colin

casper · « **Reply #193 on:** August 31, 2009, 05:12:50 PM »

Hi stcolin and welcome to the forum.

If you stand on any of the cliff tops your 200mm lens will serve you well. I know from standing on Ramore Head that the Reds, An-2 and all of the helos get very close to it.

Merlin · « **Reply #194 on:** August 31, 2009, 06:09:19 PM »

Quote from: casper on August 31, 2009, 05:12:50 PM

If you stand on any of the cliff tops your 200mm lens will serve you well. I know from standing on Ramore Head that the Reds, An-2 and all of the helos get very close to it.

Plus some/all of the helos will be using the tennis courts behind Ramore Head as a landing pad.

redpaul · « **Reply #195 on:** August 31, 2009, 06:32:52 PM »

I take it most of you will be on Ramore Head then?
Last year I was just on the promenade so I fancy a different angle this year.

Paul

stcolin · « **Reply #196 on:** August 31, 2009, 06:36:10 PM »

I'm hoping to get an EF 100-400mm before the week is out.

70-200 f4 L USM coming up for sale very soon

I always thought I stood at West Bay

Rachel K · « **Reply #197 on:** August 31, 2009, 07:59:42 PM »

Hey all. I'm new here. Have been reading this topic today so just had to sign up.

I'm 18 and go to the airshow both days every year. Am very pleased with this yr's airshow.

I do hope that the BBMF makes it this yr because me and my dad have been very disappointed in the past when the spitfire wasnt able to make it over so fingers crossed I can be satisfied this year.

The line up this yr has been the best ive seen since i started goin to the airshow and been wishin the week would fly in so I can go sit in my seat at west bay and enjoy it.

stcolin · « **Reply #198 on:** August 31, 2009, 09:37:25 PM »

As for the weather, I hope to see more of this:

Xair · « **Reply #199 on:** August 31, 2009, 10:06:44 PM »

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As for the weather, I hope to see more of this:

God what would you give for skies like that.

Has anyone got any confirmation of flypast or display by A380

Xair

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