The reason temporary undercarriage is currently fitted to 558 and not the final flightworthy gear, is because the final set is still away at the OEM for reconditioning, and there is still a degree of work to be carried out which requires the U/C to be removed. This has never been hidden, and was it was always known that there was still work to be completed after Roll Out.

Before the usual posters pop up and start flaming, it is worth considering that although the U/C fitment may seem a big job, in reality, it can all be fitted and functionalled in little more than a week. This is true for much of the major assemblies.

It astounds me that so many people have such a strong opinion, and such deep seated views, on a subject it is clear they know so very little about. :confused:

I expect a flaming now, and to be told all the usual ‘dead in the water’, ‘pie in the sky’ comments, but perhaps with a little more info by visiting the hangar, coming to the Brunty open day and talking to the Vulcan engineers, or even just ringing the office, you may change your opinions. Or even just have a little more fact to base your posts upon.

If not, you should probably make a nice little pledge,

To the Shuttleworth Collection :diablo:

That’s a well thought out reasoned and constructive post, I applaud you. I will of course now be donating lots of my hard earned money.

To the Shuttleworth Collection 🙂

In the words of the Chippie Fondler, I’ll get my coat- I do wonder what Steve would have made of all this. :(TT

I can’t speak for him, but I guess he would see it from both sides and like most of us say :- “Yes we would like to see a Vulcan back in the air, but lets be realistic, there is a point where you have to say enough is enough”.

Andy!I didn’t realise you had joined the Village People. 😮 Mogs

Andy’s moved to Shefford ???? 😮

£500 to shore up a mismanaged project?

That’s a bit harsh, AiB’s Indian to the Road campaign isn’t mismanaged, from what I have seen it’s well thought out and focused !!! 🙂

Bit like my old Jap bike in the 70’s… great in a straight line but naff at going round corners :rolleyes:

Like most American cars as well 🙂

Right people, time to put your money where your mouths are and PLEDGE money for this project

http://www.vulcan558club.com/pledge_form.asp

We all want to see this succeed and pledging does not mean that you give them the money now, they will only be back to collect it when they know it will be going towards the project not wind down payments.

So lets start system on this thread “I’ve pledged” and make a difference

I’ve pledged another £100 to the project.

Thanks for the heads up I’ve pledged my money.

To the Shuttleworth Collection