That’s a real shame about the BA 747 being cancelled! For me that’s one of the highlights of the show! I was disappointed to hear that. The 777 back in 2002 was great! If all their aircraft are busy on that weekend then I suppose there’s not a lot they can do about it.

I hope BA will still come to the show though like they normally do with their stand.

I’m going there on Saturday too. This year I’m going with air cadets for the first time so it’ll be even more interesting! Due to school and other commitments I was unable to attend the camp there – I was really annoyed about that… but I’ve got too much work at school and they wouldn’t authorise it. I’d be there now if I’d gone on the camp. I’m making sure I go next year though!

I originally saw this on the Pprune forum, and then again today in The Daily Mail (quite unexpectedly)

I was surprised at the story, and thought it was rather unprofessional of the Condor pilots, who are supposed to be highly trained and responsible individuals as pilots. However, we all know how the media (and sometimes people in general) can ‘spice up’ the original story so perhaps it’s not all it seems. I don’t know enough about it really to make a fair comment.

In the article from the Daily Mail, it had “Airbus 757”. Their incompetent “travel editor” gets it wrong yet again… 😮 Wouldn’t it be nice if they could employ someone who at least had some vague idea of the aviation industry…?

Some reports are saying the TCX (UK) 757 pilot climbed quickly to avoid the DE a/c (which is probably most likely) and others are saying he put the a/c into a steep descent(?)…Whatever he did, well done! 🙂 ex- RAF Harrier pilot I see! 😀 probably has a fair amount of experience in sharp manoeuvres then in that case!

Regards

Joe

Deano – Are you at Filton? I’m currently working with MK Airlines (just finished work exp. there)- and trying to get them to agree to me having a go on their DC-8/747 simulator some time! Should be well cool if they let me! I had a great time working with the team at MK – A good company despite the bad reputation they’re desperately trying to get rid of!

Wow! Brill Shots Britannia! Well Done

I love the TU-154’s – I wish Balkan sent them to BRS sometimes instead of their A320’s. Would make a nice change.

Also nice to see Easyjet’s KE ‘Daniel Swaddle’ pictured there. It’s their only aircraft with a name I believe.

(For those who don’t know; Daniel was 17 and one of the youngest people ever to qualify as a pilot. He had wanted to be a commercial pilot since an early age and was due to fly with Easyjet but tragically died as a result of a brain tumour. Easyjet named an aircraft in his honour.)

Well Done Matt! 😀

I remember feeling really pleased with myself when I finally landed the 747 properly! Remeber the more practise the better.. The 744 is certainly the hardest, not only because it’s the biggest a/c but because my old computor struggles with it.

I’ve been given the opportunity to fly a real 747 simulator (-200) at the company HQ at Landhurst some time! I’m very excited! Can’t wait!!!!

Regards

Joe

Good For you mate!

My next scheduled flight is on Sunday at RAF Colerne in a Grob Tutor. Can’t wait!

Crikey, You have exactly the same hairstyle as mine!!!!!

lol!

Great photos! Well Done!

Well Done!!!! I really must get up to MAN to see this famous Beer Garden!