Author Topic: Airwaves Portrush 2019 - 31st Aug/1st Sept (Read 64079 times)

jasT1981 · « **Reply #50 on:** August 10, 2019, 11:47:45 PM »

Weather permitting I've decided to take the long trek there and back on the Saturday. Sadly no Tucano that day.

I've never seen the Yak 3 or Bronco display, and I do want to see the P47 again along with Dakota.

Here's hoping they have a few more unknown announcements (the rest of the Ultimate fighters?

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Sneaky_Nikon · « **Reply #51 on:** August 11, 2019, 09:12:37 PM »

TBH I'd say that's probably the best enthusiasts line up anywhere on the Island this year. Which is a bit bloody sad.

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #52 on:** August 12, 2019, 06:41:46 PM »

So far it looks as if they have enough for about a 2hour display at most, a bit pathetic. Maybe this will the last airshow at Portrush.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #53 on:** August 12, 2019, 06:56:37 PM »

https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2019/08/airshow-news-air-waves-portrush-ready-to-dazzle-with-world-famous-aviation-attractions/

Aerosuperbatic Wingwalkers, IAC CASA, ICG S92, Team Raven, Wild Geese parachute team and Ulster gliding club make up the rest of the lineup.

Jimi182 · « **Reply #54 on:** August 14, 2019, 03:30:51 PM »

Quote from: Angry Turnip on August 12, 2019, 06:41:46 PM

So far it looks as if they have enough for about a 2hour display at most, a bit pathetic. Maybe this will the last airshow at Portrush.

I hope it isn't the last one for Portrush. Maybe this year the Open has gotten all the attention/most of the budget? Probably brought in more money than 10 airshows would?

jasT1981 · « **Reply #55 on:** August 22, 2019, 11:44:47 AM »

Westland Scout AH.1 (G-SCTA) has been added to Airwaves Portrush on the Saturday

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #56 on:** August 22, 2019, 06:04:18 PM »

Planned running order has been released...https://www.airwavesportrush.co.uk/display-schedule/

jasT1981 · « **Reply #57 on:** August 22, 2019, 07:17:42 PM »

Royal Navy Merlin added to static in the tennis courts.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #58 on:** August 23, 2019, 03:12:52 PM »

Huey and Loach no longer in the flying programme apparently. Will be on static only. Huey will still close the Sunday show with Poppy drop.

in a maze · « **Reply #59 on:** August 23, 2019, 09:24:09 PM »

Any one know what time the merlin is due in on saturday, its about the only thing worth seeing.

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #60 on:** August 23, 2019, 09:33:11 PM »

From previous experience the helis like to get in early, I would imagine 0930 to 1000 approx., but that is a guesstamate.

I don`t think I will bother, not to see 2 or 3 interesting aircraft,any or all of which could go tech.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #61 on:** August 23, 2019, 09:41:05 PM »

Bit far out, I know. BBC is giving rain in the afternoon.

TCX49 · « **Reply #62 on:** August 23, 2019, 10:27:27 PM »

I'm sure there will be plenty of gaps this year if they are running the show the same times as last year.

Paultojo · « **Reply #63 on:** August 23, 2019, 10:47:43 PM »

A tad unsettled looking at this chart for next Saturday but things can change

Screenshot (28) by Paul Harvey, on Flickr

jasT1981 · « **Reply #64 on:** August 23, 2019, 10:51:31 PM »

With no Ayr show this year, most will be based in Derry which is a good thing.

I really don't see the Dakota making it all the way over though. I'd be very surprised if she shows up.

For me, the only displays that interest me are : Wingwalkers, Yak 3, P47, OV10 Bronco & Dakota. Catalina's a nice display, but seen her a good few times now in the last year.

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #65 on:** August 25, 2019, 10:21:10 AM »

Looks like Airwaves booked the good weather for the wrong weekend.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #66 on:** August 25, 2019, 07:38:26 PM »

Hopefully the weather behaves, just upgraded to a 600mm lens from my 300mm. Want to give it a good test.

TCX49 · « **Reply #67 on:** August 25, 2019, 07:46:24 PM »

Has the Irish CASA cancelled now?

jasT1981 · « **Reply #68 on:** August 25, 2019, 11:58:10 PM »

Looks like it. Not on the list anymore.

NISPOT · « **Reply #69 on:** August 29, 2019, 10:12:15 AM »

Current forecast is a bit iffy for the weekend, a band of rain is expected on Friday and Saturday morning. This is due to clear around lunchtime at Portrush however it will be over the Irish Sea during the afternoon which could cause a problem for any display items coming from that direction.

https://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/portrush

TCX49 · « **Reply #70 on:** August 29, 2019, 10:39:37 AM »

RAF Tutor now cancelled??

NISPOT · « **Reply #71 on:** August 29, 2019, 11:01:00 AM »

Quote from: TCX49 on August 29, 2019, 10:39:37 AM

RAF Tutor now cancelled??

No longer showing on the listings as you say...

ed-209 · « **Reply #72 on:** August 29, 2019, 01:12:17 PM »

Dakota also removed

TCX49 · « **Reply #73 on:** August 29, 2019, 01:14:19 PM »

Going to be plenty of gaps this year i guess if its still going to run the same times as last year.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #74 on:** August 29, 2019, 01:15:34 PM »

wow... just the RAF Tucano on the Sunday then as military involvement in the show.

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Author Topic: Airwaves Portrush 2019 - 31st Aug/1st Sept (Read 64079 times)