Author Topic: Air Waves Portrush 2018 - 1st - 2nd September (Read 71518 times)

Tango Tango Fanta · « **Reply #75 on:** August 24, 2018, 11:07:22 AM »

Low volume was the problem. Need a venue to take about 200 people before it breaks even. I think capacity was around 80 max.

Sonic Boom · « **Reply #76 on:** August 24, 2018, 07:04:13 PM »

So what's the weather going to be like next weekend?!!!!!! 🙄

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #77 on:** August 24, 2018, 07:15:28 PM »

The BBC are saying overcast 16C to 17C 15-20% chance of rain both days,Wind W or NW.I wonder will that change much over the coming week.

Sonic Boom · « **Reply #78 on:** August 24, 2018, 08:21:31 PM »

Would probably settle for that!

jasT1981 · « **Reply #79 on:** August 25, 2018, 02:31:22 AM »

~~Lancaster's apparently gone tech this weekend.~~ Hopefully she will be ready in time for next weekend.

Edit: Fixed and in the skies again already

jasT1981 · « **Reply #80 on:** August 25, 2018, 01:43:20 PM »

So where would be the best place to go this year?

I went up to Ramore head car park last year but view was quite obstructed by a 2 story portable cabin I assume the flight control team were using. So I went down to the Beach near Village South. Was a good view but still preferred Ramore head car park area

purehedger · « **Reply #81 on:** August 29, 2018, 09:23:29 AM »

Any news on timings and running order?
Here's hoping for decent weather

Ed Winchester · « **Reply #82 on:** August 29, 2018, 10:31:53 AM »

Barra Best has spoken !!
Looks to be same as last time.

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #83 on:** August 29, 2018, 10:58:24 AM »

Quote from: jasT1981 on August 25, 2018, 01:43:20 PM

So where would be the best place to go this year?

I went up to Ramore head car park last year but view was quite obstructed by a 2 story portable cabin I assume the flight control team were using. So I went down to the Beach near Village South. Was a good view but still preferred Ramore head car park area

Anywhere where you cant hear Tina Turner`s Greatest Hits blasting through the PA. :-)

purehedger · « **Reply #84 on:** August 29, 2018, 03:39:46 PM »

Reds r opening show on Sunday

jasT1981 · « **Reply #85 on:** August 29, 2018, 03:42:55 PM »

Quote from: Angry Turnip on August 29, 2018, 10:58:24 AM

Anywhere where you cant here Tina Turner`s Greatest Hits blasting through the PA.

Bah!

Timings for the weekend

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WOOHOO!! Air Waves Portrush is nearly here. For those of you enquiring about timings the air show aerial display commences on Saturday at 13.20 and finishes at 17.00 with the BBMF appearing at 14.50 and the Typhoon at 16.50. Sunday's aerial display begins at 12.30 with the BBMF and finishes at 17.00 with the Poppy Drop. The Red Arrows will be appearing at 13.10 and the Typhoon 16.05. Look forward to seeing you there. All displays are subject to weather conditions and timings may be changed at short notice.

purehedger · « **Reply #86 on:** August 29, 2018, 03:51:39 PM »

Super!

jasT1981 · « **Reply #87 on:** August 29, 2018, 07:09:18 PM »

This will sound weird coming from me of all people... But I find it harder to get excited for the shows here now. Portrush still has some great aircraft I want to see (DC3, Huey, Sea Fury, BBMF & Catalina) and they do a great job putting a show together. However, since I started going across to England for shows like RIAT and Cosford its actually hard to get as excited as I once did for a seaside show.

Andy H · « **Reply #88 on:** August 29, 2018, 09:37:26 PM »

Its go a bit stale now unfortunately, its the same line up year in year out.

Its a shame cause its a great location.

Gibbo555 · « **Reply #89 on:** August 29, 2018, 10:02:32 PM »

RIAT will pretty much ruin any other air show, although it itself it not what it used to be either.

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #90 on:** August 30, 2018, 10:43:01 AM »

I don`t see Richard Goodwin confirmed on the list in G-EWIZ--his display is one of the better ones.Any ideas?

jasT1981 · « **Reply #91 on:** August 30, 2018, 01:33:08 PM »

Must not have made the final cut, his Portrush listing has been removed from his website.

He is one of the best civilian displays out there so its sad to see he won't be there. Always an exciting display.

Edit: UAS Puma on the road. Rumours up to 6 Aircraft on static.
Edit 2: BBMF Hurricane being used for displays this weekend has gone tech today.
Edit 3: BBMF Timings for weekend, based out of Scotland it seems.

Chris0423 · « **Reply #92 on:** August 30, 2018, 06:39:59 PM »

Does anyone know if Reds are gasing up at Aldergrove on Sunday?

NISPOT · « **Reply #93 on:** August 30, 2018, 07:03:22 PM »

Quote from: Chris0423 on August 30, 2018, 06:39:59 PM

Does anyone know if Reds are gasing up at Aldergrove on Sunday?

I think that's doubtful - they are displaying at Prestwick both days so they'll probably come over from there on Sunday and head straight back there.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #94 on:** August 30, 2018, 07:05:33 PM »

Based in Scotland. No NI stop over. Display and back to Scotland

https://www.raf.mod.uk/display-teams/red-arrows/displays/

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Sunday 2nd September

- Depart from Prestwick – 12:54

- Display at Portrush – 13:10

- Arrive at Prestwick – 13:43

- Depart from Prestwick – 16:21

- Display at Ayr – 16:30

- Arrive at Prestwick – 16:56

- Depart from Prestwick – 18:55

- Arrive at RAF Scampton – 19:35

Chris0423 · « **Reply #95 on:** August 30, 2018, 07:20:08 PM »

Thanks Chaps.

Chr81 · « **Reply #96 on:** August 30, 2018, 09:29:27 PM »

hi, guys has there been any word on the display line this year...is it in the same place or has it been pushed back or modified due to the new airshow regulations

jasT1981 · « **Reply #97 on:** August 30, 2018, 09:59:09 PM »

2018 display line

Chr81 · « **Reply #98 on:** August 30, 2018, 10:08:04 PM »

Thanks

NISPOT · « **Reply #99 on:** August 31, 2018, 10:48:05 AM »

XX308 Hawk T1 (Replica) has arrived at Portrush for Static according to the Airwaves facebook page

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