Author Topic: Newcastle Festival of Flight 2018 - 11th August (Read 67603 times)

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #75 on:** August 07, 2018, 02:57:30 PM »

Weather forecast updated,seems like the worst of the rain is going to be Saturday now,and not Friday,but hopefully it will change nearer the time.
Most of NI looks like its going get a soaking.:-( on Saturday :-(

jasT1981 · « **Reply #76 on:** August 07, 2018, 10:20:44 PM »

We always get bad weather on airshow day forecast lol.

Anyway, STEM Village is going up in Donard Park and the RAF 100 Aircraft tour will also be there. It will be on the grass playing fields leaving the car park open.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #77 on:** August 08, 2018, 04:06:10 PM »

Eurofighter & Red Arrow has arrived for RAF 100.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #78 on:** August 08, 2018, 05:33:21 PM »

They have hired security to guard it.

breney · « **Reply #79 on:** August 09, 2018, 12:04:33 AM »

Are they genuine aircraft, or fibreglass versions?

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #80 on:** August 09, 2018, 10:01:47 AM »

Weather forecast for Saturday is looking much improved for Newcastle area,still grim for BFS,with wind favouring 07 for the Reds or even runway 17.:-(

Causeway74 · « **Reply #81 on:** August 09, 2018, 10:08:07 AM »

Wonder have the reds ever used 17/35?

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #82 on:** August 09, 2018, 12:28:34 PM »

Quote from: Causeway74 on August 09, 2018, 10:08:07 AM

Wonder have the reds ever used 17/35?

I have seen them use it a few times over the years for departures.

Jimi182 · « **Reply #83 on:** August 09, 2018, 01:45:14 PM »

Quote from: Angry Turnip on August 09, 2018, 10:01:47 AM

Weather forecast for Saturday is looking much improved for Newcastle area,still grim for BFS,with wind favouring 07 for the Reds or even runway 17.:-(

Ideally we want them using 25 so they land over Killead Road? Is there a better spot at Drennan's Road?

jasT1981 · « **Reply #84 on:** August 09, 2018, 02:16:27 PM »

Ards arrivals for the show (Hope this is ok to post here)

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Ulster Flying Club

Weather permitting we should see the following aircraft arrive at the airfield for the Newcastle Festival of Flight.

1 Gyrocopter arrives Friday
1 Christian Eagle arrived Friday
2 Stearman (wing walkers) arrive Saturday
1 Muscle Pitt’s arrives Saturday
4 Extra 300’s (The Blades Display Team) arrive Saturday.

duffer80 · « **Reply #85 on:** August 09, 2018, 04:24:57 PM »

BBFM slot @ 17:00 on Saturday weather permitting

jasT1981 · « **Reply #86 on:** August 09, 2018, 07:17:52 PM »

Harrier and Snipe have now arrived.

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #87 on:** August 09, 2018, 07:49:37 PM »

That Harrier would look well in my garden LOL.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #88 on:** August 09, 2018, 07:50:27 PM »

Quote from: Angry Turnip on August 09, 2018, 07:49:37 PM

That Harrier would look well in my garden LOL.

I've had that thought too lol.

Spitfire is now in Donard Park. It is the UAS one.

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #89 on:** August 09, 2018, 11:30:55 PM »

Yet another change in the weather report for Newcastle on Satursday,looks like the rain should hold off now until around 5pm,so good news.South Easterly winds.

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

purehedger · « **Reply #90 on:** August 10, 2018, 12:00:55 AM »

Sounds good might take a run down the thing is i cannot leave Belfsst before 230pm
What are my chances of making the Reds?

Chris0423 · « **Reply #91 on:** August 10, 2018, 06:46:40 AM »

Quote from: purehedger on August 10, 2018, 12:00:55 AM

Sounds good might take a run down the thing is i cannot leave Belfsst before 230pm
What are my chances of making the Reds?

chances are probably very slim, but you could make Aldergrove for 16.10 for their recovery and then departure at18.11.

NISPOT · « **Reply #92 on:** August 10, 2018, 08:10:47 AM »

Quote from: jasT1981 on August 09, 2018, 02:16:27 PM

Ards arrivals for the show (Hope this is ok to post here)

Quote
Ulster Flying Club

Weather permitting we should see the following aircraft arrive at the airfield for the Newcastle Festival of Flight.

1 Gyrocopter arrives Friday
1 Christian Eagle arrived Friday
2 Stearman (wing walkers) arrive Saturday
1 Muscle Pitt’s arrives Saturday
4 Extra 300’s (The Blades Display Team) arrive Saturday.

Any more word on the Chipmunk Pair - I would have thought they would have went into Ards?

jasT1981 · « **Reply #93 on:** August 10, 2018, 01:07:34 PM »

Chipmunk pair are a 'reserve' item now in case of a cancellation.

Sad, I would have liked to have seen them. The solo display at Cosford was good, and it would have been their very first pairs display.

NISPOT · « **Reply #94 on:** August 10, 2018, 01:27:58 PM »

ZF167 Shorts Tucano T.1 from the Ulster Aviation Society also appears to have arrived today at Newcastle for Static Display

jasT1981 · « **Reply #95 on:** August 10, 2018, 01:36:44 PM »

Quote from: NISPOT on August 10, 2018, 01:27:58 PM

ZF167 Shorts Tucano T.1 from the Ulster Aviation Society also appears to have arrived today at Newcastle for Static Display

OOOOh brilliant, I am on my way down

jasT1981 · « **Reply #96 on:** August 10, 2018, 06:25:08 PM »

Programme is released.

http://www.visitmournemountains.co.uk/festivalofflight2018

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #97 on:** August 10, 2018, 06:29:29 PM »

Better late than never I suppose-I hope the weather co-operates,and a good time is had by all.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #98 on:** August 10, 2018, 07:57:15 PM »

Gyrocopter will be doing 2 displays it seems tomorrow. He will be coming back, which is why he is listed twice on the programme. Camera run maybe?

jasT1981 · « **Reply #99 on:** August 10, 2018, 10:21:25 PM »

Nothing came down this way. Didn't hear anything anyway. Only things of note was the Christen Eagle II & PSNI EC135.

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