Author Topic: Europa League Cup Final Dublin (Read 22117 times)

Paultojo · « **Reply #25 on:** May 11, 2011, 10:12:54 PM »

Got a we heads up today there is expected to be 150 additional aircraft movements at Dublin on the 18th, I am assuming that is in and out bound.

Additional staff are being sourced for Dublin handling agents.

Paul

kingsavo · « **Reply #26 on:** May 11, 2011, 10:42:44 PM »

Geee! We might see some in Belfast at that rate!

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #27 on:** May 11, 2011, 10:44:48 PM »

Cor Blimey O`Reilly,not much room left at the Inn.

Could be fun getting them all out again-the ground handlers will be flatout poor guys.

kingsavo · « **Reply #28 on:** May 12, 2011, 12:01:02 AM »

Is there a curfew on DUB like at BHD? Could be a long night for ATC if there isn't!

Hammerhead · « **Reply #29 on:** May 15, 2011, 02:42:25 PM »

No curfew at DUB... Most of the charters are due to depart between midnight and 4am...

It looks like we might be lucky with the weather...
Another band of rain will cross the country on Tuesday night and will be followed by showers on Wednesday with some brighter spells at times. Becoming noticeably cooler on Wednesday with highs of only 10 to 14 degrees in fresh westerly winds.

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The active is going to be 28 by the look of it too...
So ''Dave's perch'' could be in for a busy day.....

Merlin · « **Reply #30 on:** May 16, 2011, 12:01:08 PM »

Weather report for Wednesday courtesy of RTE:

WEDNESDAY: A cool, blustery day, with a mix of sunshine and widespread showers. Some of the showers will be heavy and possibly thundery across Connacht, Ulster and west Munster, though parts of the southeast will stay largely dry. Highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees, in a fresh to strong and gusty westerly wind, moderating later in the evening.

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Might escape with a good day $:-\$

For those heading to DUB on Wednesday, do you want to agree a place to meet up?

I'm heading down tomorrow (Tuesday) night and staying over at the Crowne Plaza @ the airport. Considering taking the hotel shuttle bus over to the airport on Wednesday morning and then the bus out to the Blue Long Term parking around 7-30/8am.

I'm going on the assumption that there will be a lot of cars about on Wednesday so parking (I imagine) will be at a premium.

casper · « **Reply #31 on:** May 16, 2011, 12:11:47 PM »

Think we might be alright for parking - Hammerhead said that he would be there early with his 'Police - Do Not Cross The Line' tape and cordon off a large parking area for us.

Hammerhead · « **Reply #32 on:** May 16, 2011, 12:38:17 PM »

With the amount of security around Dublin at the moment I'll be leaving my tape at home...

I cant see any problem parking as long as your there early...

Dave · « **Reply #33 on:** May 16, 2011, 02:04:02 PM »

I see some charters arriving in tomorrow morning according to the Dublin Airport arrivals list, with Sata Airlines sending in 4 flights in the morning. There will probably be a few more tomorrow night before the bombardment on Wednesday morning.

As for myself... I think it will probably be the 4am bus down to Dublin, then a quick hot breakfast somewhere in the terminal, then probably walk around to the Perch

I was planning to catch the bus to the Blue carpark but with RWY 28 in use, the perch would probably be better.

Dave

casper · « **Reply #34 on:** May 16, 2011, 02:15:26 PM »

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then a quick hot breakfast somewhere in the terminal

You mean a McD's

kingsavo · « **Reply #35 on:** May 16, 2011, 02:48:20 PM »

Quote from: casper on May 16, 2011, 02:15:26 PM

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then a quick hot breakfast somewhere in the terminal
You mean a McD's

After the trouble he had trying to order one in Madrid?

Dave · « **Reply #36 on:** May 16, 2011, 02:52:11 PM »

I was thinking more along the lines of a hot sausage roll and a baguette

although I should hope ordering at a McDonalds in Ireland will be a damn bit easier than Madrid!

casper · « **Reply #37 on:** May 16, 2011, 03:03:07 PM »

Not if you order in the one on O'Connell Street. Might be different now but a few years ago it was very multilingual

Dave · « **Reply #38 on:** May 17, 2011, 10:23:54 AM »

Well I hate to put hope into the hearts of fellow spotters but...

Tomorrow's weather might not be so bad at all

Partly cloudy according to this site;

http://uk.weather.com/weather/tomorrow-Dublin-EIXX0014

And not a total disaster either according to this website;
http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/today.asp?zipcode=eidw

Fingers crossed! Keep an eye on the Dublin Airport Arrivals page for tomorrow, it shows flights 24 hours in advance so tomorrow mornings charters are starting to show with already some extra airlines listed.

http://www.dublinairport.com/gns/flight-information/live-arrivals.aspx

http://www.dublinairport.com/gns/flight-information/live-arrivals.aspx

Dave · « **Reply #39 on:** May 17, 2011, 02:45:36 PM »

A few interesting aircraft arriving in today, Sata Air have been sending in a few A310's and Euro Atlantic also sent a 777 today. Doh!

Hammerhead · « **Reply #40 on:** May 17, 2011, 03:51:23 PM »

Also due in tomorrow are 2 C-17s with Marine one and the Beast (Obama's limo)

Mark Woodhead · « **Reply #41 on:** May 17, 2011, 04:35:23 PM »

Seen this lunchtime at Dublin Sata International Cs-TKJ (320), CS-TGU (310) and Air Mediterranee F-GYAZ (321). Also CS-TFU (319) of Omni Aviacao Technologia (OAV) with "Porto" titles. This aircraft is parked up with engine covers so it should still be there tomorrow.
Have heard that Porto have returned 2,000 tickets. I hope this does not reduce the number of flights tahat are expected.
Enjoy tomorrow the weather forecast is reasonable . Overcast but no rain expected. I shall park and stay on the back road on the northside of the runway where hopefully it shall be less busy.

Dave · « **Reply #42 on:** May 17, 2011, 04:56:03 PM »

Quote from: Mark Woodhead on May 17, 2011, 04:35:23 PM

Seen this lunchtime at Dublin Sata International Cs-TKJ (320), CS-TGU (310) and Air Mediterranee F-GYAZ (321). Also CS-TFU (319) of Omni Aviacao Technologia (OAV) with "Porto" titles. This aircraft is parked up with engine covers so it should still be there tomorrow.
Have heard that Porto have returned 2,000 tickets. I hope this does not reduce the number of flights tahat are expected.
Enjoy tomorrow the weather forecast is reasonable . Overcast but no rain expected. I shall park and stay on the back road on the northside of the runway where hopefully it shall be less busy.

Well I noticed the two Corsair 747's are not on tomorrow's list of arrivals plus a few other aircraft.

Maybe that's why? All the aircraft seem to be flying in from Porto, what about all the Braga FC fans, where are they coming in from, possibly Porto as well?

Merlin · « **Reply #43 on:** May 18, 2011, 07:35:47 PM »

First one home

Big thank you to the guys for a very enjoyable day, and yes my feet STILL hurt.

An initial run through my photos showed quite a good selection given the 'fluctuating' weather today.

While I am disappointed at the no-show by the 747's, the 4(?) US Army Chinooks did make up for it.

Would still like to have seen the C-17's

Photos need a bit of a tidy up but will post a selection ASAP.

Dave · « **Reply #44 on:** May 18, 2011, 08:36:22 PM »

Certainly an interesting day at Dublin, the weather was quite a handful at times, definitely kept everyone on their toes. The charter arrivals were all very impressive, I think I saw 10-15 new airlines today alone. Seeing the Chinooks was pretty cool although a shame they landed on the far side of the airport.

Dave

Hammerhead · « **Reply #45 on:** May 18, 2011, 08:52:05 PM »

Quote from: Merlin on May 18, 2011, 07:35:47 PM

First one home

Not by a long shot......

I agree with Dec that it was a very enjoyable few hours (apart from not being able to walk properly for hours)

A few of mine from today, starting in near darkness...

Dublin 18-05-11 022 by Lucan Snapper, on Flickr

Then the sun arrived... on the tail of a jet....

Dublin 18-05-11 068 by Lucan Snapper, on Flickr

Then the Blue skys arrived....

Dublin 18-05-11 157 by Lucan Snapper, on Flickr

Dublin 18-05-11 216 by Lucan Snapper, on Flickr

Dublin 18-05-11 284 by Lucan Snapper, on Flickr

Dublin 18-05-11 318 by Lucan Snapper, on Flickr

And finally the line up of parked visitors.....

Dublin 18-05-11 345 by Lucan Snapper, on Flickr

Dublin 18-05-11 350 by Lucan Snapper, on Flickr

Lots more pics on my Flickr....http://www.flickr.com/photos/59592340@N08/sets/72157626627108189/

Dave · « **Reply #46 on:** May 18, 2011, 08:57:37 PM »

Very nice Don, I'm gutted I left before the Jet2Manchester arrived in, but the temptation of a McD's was just too powerful to overcome! Also great shots of the lineup of parked aircraft, very nice indeed. I was asleep within 10 seconds of sitting down on the bus... best bus ride home ever as I can't remember anything about it!

Dave

Paultojo · « **Reply #47 on:** May 18, 2011, 09:04:43 PM »

Very nice I will have a look at mine tomorrow, was found fast asleep on sofa

now going to bed.

Paul

TCX49 · « **Reply #48 on:** May 18, 2011, 09:06:10 PM »

That Jet 2 b757 there was one like that into Belfast inter airport yesterday. The same colours and same aircraft type.

CanonJohns40d · « **Reply #49 on:** May 18, 2011, 10:50:14 PM »

The 4 Chinooks came from Mildehall in preparation fot Obama visit I believe.

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