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

Chris0423 · « **Reply #100 on:** August 31, 2018, 12:42:13 PM »

Will the heli`s be in the tennis courts? Any idea when they bring the helicopters in.Wouldnt mind seeing it and the Huey come in.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #101 on:** August 31, 2018, 01:33:12 PM »

Last time I saw them come in (Huey, Loach and Sea King) was around an hour before the show started. But last year they were already there when I got up to Portrush.

Westlandman · « **Reply #102 on:** August 31, 2018, 01:47:16 PM »

I was thinking the same I looked up the airwaves website but it did not say anything about static displays this year.

NISPOT · « **Reply #103 on:** August 31, 2018, 01:50:25 PM »

Ulster Aviation Society heading up in force with the following items for static display in the East Strand Car Park:

Ferguson Flyer
Spitfire
Wessex
Tucano
Alouette

Puma may also be coming up

jasT1981 · « **Reply #104 on:** August 31, 2018, 02:35:15 PM »

Puma was being prepped the other day for going up according to their FB. The UAS said about it going the weekend of Newcastle when I was talking to them.

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #105 on:** August 31, 2018, 04:01:06 PM »

Heli`s usually arrive early anytime between 10am and 12 noon.They may not want to mention static in the tennis courts as they have to keep Ramore Head closed off again.

Weather update from the BBC....Bring your winter gear and a hot water bottle,quilt or sleeping bag-it`s Portrush after all! :-)

Saturday:Thick cloud and a gentle westerly breeze,temp 16C-17C,a 15% chance of some light showers.

Sunday :Light rain and a S to SW fresh breeze,temp 17C-15C,a 20% chance of rain from 12 noon,increasing to 40%+ by 4pm.

Jimi182 · « **Reply #106 on:** August 31, 2018, 04:15:18 PM »

Prop plane just flew over Portrush. Any idea what it was

jasT1981 · « **Reply #107 on:** August 31, 2018, 04:26:42 PM »

Quote from: Jimi182 on August 31, 2018, 04:15:18 PM

Prop plane just flew over Portrush. Any idea what it was

Quite possibly one of the Wildcat Pitts Special? UFC posted their take off from Ards about 45 mins ago.

PSNI Carrickfergus trolling Portrush lol.

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PSNI Carrickfergus
19 hrs ·
This weekend is the annual Air & Maritime show in Carrickfergus!

That’s not a typo, forget Portrush & their little glider fest, historic Carrickfergus is the main attraction.

Regular overhead Aerial display by the flying Orange Bus! (Air)

ed-209 · « **Reply #108 on:** August 31, 2018, 06:40:37 PM »

Anyone any idea which Spitfire and Hurricane will be coming over assuming the Hurricane has recovered from its 'Tech' issues
Thanks

TCX_03 · « **Reply #109 on:** August 31, 2018, 06:41:26 PM »

Will there be a gazelle up at the airwaves ?

NISPOT · « **Reply #110 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:04:07 PM »

Quote from: TCX_03 on August 31, 2018, 06:41:26 PM

Will there be a gazelle up at the airwaves ?

Huey & Loach plus Wildcat said to be coming to the Ramore Head Tennis Courts this year. There hasn't been a Gazelle up since 2015 if I am correct

jasT1981 · « **Reply #111 on:** August 31, 2018, 08:47:18 PM »

Puma is on route from UAS

Chr81 · « **Reply #112 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:29:45 PM »

Fingers crossed for decent weather guy's... The latest from the BBC looks OK for tomorrow but Sunday could be iffy especially later in the day.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #113 on:** September 01, 2018, 06:58:54 AM »

I forgot to factor in a 6:30am start when I decided to go to Portrush :/

Have a good day if you're going up. I'll probably leave as the Typhoon comes in at 4:50pm for the train at 5pm. Not too bothered by the Typhoon. DC3, Huey, Sea Fury, Catalina & Lancaster is what I want to see.

ed-209 · « **Reply #114 on:** September 01, 2018, 10:36:11 AM »

Tennis courts a mess with. Construction material staff don’t know if anything is comin in and told me Ramore head will be opened for display... anyone confirm thisi. Same as last year staff no clue what’s goin on. Convinced nothin will be landing at tennis courts ... display line looks closer

TCX_03 · « **Reply #115 on:** September 01, 2018, 11:12:20 AM »

Event organisers have said the helicopters are using the East Strand Carpark

jasT1981 · « **Reply #116 on:** September 01, 2018, 11:15:29 AM »

Huey and Loach stuck I Kirkbride with weather.. 3 hour expected wait.

ed-209 · « **Reply #117 on:** September 01, 2018, 11:21:11 AM »

So no helicopters flying in? Thanks for the update jas

jasT1981 · « **Reply #118 on:** September 01, 2018, 11:25:22 AM »

Wildcat coming in I think.. I'm. Still on the train though.

Chris0423 · « **Reply #119 on:** September 01, 2018, 11:37:56 AM »

No S-92 today (coming tomorrow) and Mig cancelled.

TCX49 · « **Reply #120 on:** September 01, 2018, 11:42:52 AM »

BBMF cancelled to going by Air Waves Portrush FB page.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #121 on:** September 01, 2018, 11:43:27 AM »

Just saw that

bad weather in England

52POSTROC · « **Reply #122 on:** September 01, 2018, 11:50:59 AM »

What aircraft are actually still coming?

Is it even worth it anymore?

jasT1981 · « **Reply #123 on:** September 01, 2018, 11:53:02 AM »

Still got wildcats, dc3, sea fury, glider, beech 18, catalina, Typhoon global stars and auto gyro.. If the dc3 cancels ill probably head home.

Chris0423 · « **Reply #124 on:** September 01, 2018, 11:58:34 AM »

dont think Sea Fury is on. post on FB of running order does not have it listed.

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