The day she comes home...........

Post by **Garry Russell** » 30 Sep 2006, 20:01

All aircraft types have to be flown for the first time

I can't see a problem here

Test pilot conditions and at least there is experience and manuals based on true behaviour.

Garry

Hot_Charlie · Post by **Hot_Charlie** » 30 Sep 2006, 22:18

Ben Watson wrote:I was speaking to the 558 guys while they were at Leuchars fundraising, and they are using 665 for fast taxis for training. they were telling me (rightly or wrongly) that one of the guys is ETPS qualified so he will make the early proving flights..

IIRC the Flypast article from earlier in the year, the TP happens to be ex Vulcan and will be part of the regular crew cadre. Without looking it up, I believe it was Al McDicken.

Robin · Post by **Robin** » 30 Sep 2006, 23:13

David used to fly the BB Lancaster also. I spoke to him at RIAT a couple of years ago and he said he really couldn't wait for it to get back up.

Nice picture by the way.

Nigel H-J · Post by **Nigel H-J** » 01 Oct 2006, 15:29

Definitely something to look forward too when the Vulcan starts its' display season. Just listen to those engines roar!!!!

http://www.pistonheads.tv/video.asp?id=680

Chris Trott · Post by **Chris Trott** » 01 Oct 2006, 15:47

I sure hope they bring her over to the States once she starts flying again. Would be awsome to see her and a B-2 flying in formation.

FlyTexas · Post by **FlyTexas** » 01 Oct 2006, 17:30

Chris Trott wrote:I sure hope they bring her over to the States once she starts flying again. Would be awsome to see her and a B-2 flying in formation.

You said it! :dance: If the Vulcan ever comes to Texas (maybe the CAF show in Midland) we'll need to get a group of Texas simmers and meet there. Oh well, it's a nice dream. :crying: So what's the story behind this Vulcan returning to the skies? Is it a government sponsored project? A corporate sponsorship? Please don't tell me that the Vulcan will be painted in a Red Bull paint scheme!

Brian

Nigel H-J · Post by **Nigel H-J** » 01 Oct 2006, 20:26

Some info here for you on the Vulcan Brian

http://www.tvoc.co.uk/index2.php

Chris Trott · Post by **Chris Trott** » 01 Oct 2006, 20:40

Hey Brian, I'll be at AirSho this year. I'll contact you via PM and we'll try to hook up if you're going to be there.

Paul K · Post by **Paul K** » 06 Oct 2006, 20:34

Nigel H-J wrote:Definitely something to look forward too when the Vulcan starts its' display season. Just listen to those engines roar!!!!

http://www.pistonheads.tv/video.asp?id=680

Nigel, you shall receive your reward in Heaven for posting that link! My ears are weeping with pleasure. Thanks a lot, mate!

fournier · Post by **fournier** » 12 Oct 2006, 11:00

Chris Trott wrote:I sure hope they bring her over to the States once she starts flying again. Would be awsome to see her and a B-2 flying in formation.

Sorry mate but I hope they don't. :tuttut:

She's only got a set number of hours and I want them all to be spent in UK skies! :dance: