Author Topic: Newcastle Festival of Flight 2018 - 11th August (Read 67267 times)

Paultojo · « **Reply #50 on:** July 23, 2018, 01:25:43 PM »

As long as the Reds appear the place will be rammed, we are very much a minority as enthusiasts

jasT1981 · « **Reply #51 on:** July 23, 2018, 03:10:43 PM »

Quote from: ed-209 on July 23, 2018, 01:16:20 PM

http://thisisflight.net/airshow-news/

scroll down to the Newcastle section!

Not cancelled, Down Festivals have put up Newcastle FoF in the 'event' section of their FB page this past weekend.

purehedger · « **Reply #52 on:** July 23, 2018, 10:26:05 PM »

Its a shame that so many acts have been cancelled.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #53 on:** July 23, 2018, 11:02:53 PM »

I think the bigger problem is communication and publicity. I've had many message me saying Down Festivals are not replying to anything and haven't even released any display info outside of Red Arrows. Questions asked go ignored and comments on their FB also unanswered and no one has any idea what's going on.

I expected a few cancellations, I didn't expect 2 RAF and Strikemaster though.

purehedger · « **Reply #54 on:** July 24, 2018, 10:43:35 AM »

Anymore potential cancellations in the pipeline?

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #55 on:** July 24, 2018, 03:49:33 PM »

Quote from: purehedger on July 24, 2018, 10:43:35 AM

Anymore potential cancellations in the pipeline?

I think it`s a case of waiting.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #56 on:** July 24, 2018, 03:56:40 PM »

The council messaged me this morning asking for my email address to send things to, so I think we will know for sure in the coming days.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #57 on:** July 24, 2018, 04:44:09 PM »

OK, the council rang me there. Had a great chat with them.

The Chinook and Strikemaster etc were not cancelled as such, they had a provisional list with a number of displays and a final decision was made in June of which would display. Those that were 'cancelled' as such were not actually confirmed as booked but just on a shortlist and had been contacted regarding availability on the date, provisional booking but not confirmed one it seems . As for the RAF, they were applied for and allocated Chinook, however it didn't make the final flight programme due to budget.

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #58 on:** July 24, 2018, 05:51:26 PM »

Ermmm.thats sounds like leaving things rather late to me,and also it`s rather misleading to announce a display if it hasn`t been paid for and confirmed.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #59 on:** July 24, 2018, 06:33:32 PM »

Council never announced the Chinook, it came from the RAF Chinook schedule. But yes, it was leaving things late. Apparently the 2 day decision was only made 100% in May

http://www.thedownrecorder.co.uk/pages/?title=Two-day_Festival_of_Flight_proposal_fails_to_take_off

jasT1981 · « **Reply #60 on:** July 25, 2018, 03:19:16 PM »

Newtownards are awaiting final confirmation as to what will be staying there over the weekend of 11th.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #61 on:** July 27, 2018, 03:01:04 PM »

Confirmed displays as of going to print 25/7/18

Quote

RAF Red Arrows
RAF Falcons (Yes, it's still on)
RAF BBMF Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane
RAF Typhoon
Irish Air Corps (CASA?)
Irish Coast Guard S92 S&R Demo
Rich Goodwin Pitts Special
The Blades
Aerosuperbatic Wingwalkers
Chipmunk pair
Autogyro

No word on the Christen Eagle and Vans RV7 in the article.

breney · « **Reply #62 on:** July 27, 2018, 06:41:07 PM »

Has the Irish AW139 withdrawn? I remember it being included?

jasT1981 · « **Reply #63 on:** July 27, 2018, 06:46:31 PM »

Just said Irish air corps in the paper. I meant to put (CASA?)

Chipmunk display wasn't mentioned in paper, but the operators are preparing for the display as they have not heard they were cancelled.

Falcon's are not named on the article, just says parachute display team among the RAF displays.

breney · « **Reply #64 on:** July 27, 2018, 07:33:08 PM »

Quote from: jasT1981 on July 27, 2018, 06:46:31 PM

Just said Irish air corps in the paper. I meant to put (CASA?)

Chipmunk display wasn't mentioned in paper, but the operators are preparing for the display as they have not heard they were cancelled.

Falcon's are not named on the article, just says parachute display team among the RAF displays.

Yes was chatting to chipmunk pilot, they're coming!

jasT1981 · « **Reply #65 on:** July 27, 2018, 07:39:02 PM »

They had a great proposal, sadly its not happening it looks like.

They were looking at a 5 ship Chipmunk formation flight with the Irish Historic Flight Chipmunks. That would have been great to see. Sadly IHF have said they won't be at Newcastle.

I am happy with the line up this year. It's rather varied and has moved away from booking the same displays as we've seen since 2015. Outside of military aircraft Rich Goodwin is the only returning display. Blades and Wingwalkers are great displays too.

Sneaky_Nikon · « **Reply #66 on:** July 27, 2018, 09:36:45 PM »

They should have you on the books to do show PR!

jasT1981 · « **Reply #67 on:** July 28, 2018, 05:54:24 PM »

Quote from: Sneaky_Nikon on July 27, 2018, 09:36:45 PM

They should have you on the books to do show PR!

They rang me last week and are looking to set up a meeting, so you never know lol.

Anyway, lineup is


The skies over the wonderful natural amphitheatre of Dundrum Bay will come alive with sound and colour from an
array of amazing aircraft including:

* TYPHOON
* SAR DEMO
* IRISH AIR CORPS AW 139 hELO
* MUSCLE PITTS
* GYROCOPTER
* IRISH AIR CORPS CASA
* CHRISTEN EAGLE
* RV8
* RED ARROWS
* BBMF LANC/SPIT/HURR
* GYROCOPTER
* WING WALKERS
* THE BLADES

TCX_03 · « **Reply #68 on:** July 28, 2018, 06:40:47 PM »

are the red arrows heading to Aldergrove like they did last year

jasT1981 · « **Reply #69 on:** July 28, 2018, 06:57:36 PM »

I would say that is a good possibility. Newcastle is their only show that day. Blackpool is Sunday only for the Reds.

duffer80 · « **Reply #70 on:** August 06, 2018, 02:56:27 PM »

Red arrows will be arriving in to Aldergrove around 13:00. Departing at 15:37 for display in Newcastle at 15:39. back to Aldergrove at 16:10. Then departing again at 18:11.

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #71 on:** August 06, 2018, 07:22:03 PM »

Sadly the weather forecast doesn`t look too wonderful for Saturday-it`s also Ulster GP week at Dundrod,and they tend to be very unlucky with the weather.
Hopefully it won`t be a complete washout.Friday looks to be the worst of it with heavy rain,Saturday at Newcastle might just be ok,but at BFS still wet.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/0/6695976

jasT1981 · « **Reply #72 on:** August 06, 2018, 08:03:25 PM »

Hopefully weather holds off.

Flying to begin at 1:30pm

ed-209 · « **Reply #73 on:** August 07, 2018, 01:18:23 AM »

Think it will be a Sat morning weather decision.. ... hopefully not another wash out like the Armoy Road Races the other weekend

Jimi182 · « **Reply #74 on:** August 07, 2018, 10:46:02 AM »

Won't make the airshow this year. Hoping to watch the Arrows arrive into Aldergrove for 1300, if the weather holds off!

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