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Title: Vulcan gets the o.k.
Post by: Tony H on 04 July 2008, 11:10:51
Just heard on the news after a fifteen year, seven million pound restoration, the last Vulcan bomber to fly has just got the all clear to fly at air shows the first one being this weekend :y :)
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Post by: psychnurse on 04 July 2008, 11:11:52
Loverly looking girl the vulcan  :y :y :y :y :y :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 04 July 2008, 11:20:14
Bloody excellent :y
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Post by: Entwood on 04 July 2008, 11:36:35
Waddington Air Show 5-6 July and probably Fairford the week after, then Farnborough, all being well

 :y :y :y :y

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Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 04 July 2008, 11:40:24
Saw it on the local news here in Lincolnshire.
Beautiful looking plane,loks so modern considering its age.. :y
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Post by: smoothomega on 04 July 2008, 12:02:18
That is fantastic news, it is surely one of the most gracious and stunning planes ever to grace the skys, and the history of it's service makes it's a very worthwhile restoration, Can't wait to see it in the sky again  :y
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Post by: Martin_1962 on 04 July 2008, 12:16:01
Just got to hope one ofthe RIAT competitions comes up good
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 July 2008, 12:23:08
Aeroplanes can overcome gravity easily enough on the most part but, these days, overcoming the force of paperwork is becoming the biggest issue.

I can say this with some authority as our glider has picked up several more reams of it this year. >:(

I'm glad the Vulcan has overcome the red tape - for now, at least. Right. Time to blag some Farnborough air show tickets... ::)

Kevin
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 July 2008, 12:28:15
The thing thats not reported well is that yesterday it achieved two milestones and that is very important.

1) Its permit for flight

2) Its permit to display!

The latter being key or it would be nothing more than a ground exhibit at the weekend. This was completed yesterday following two successful displays in front of a CAA assessor.

I hope to see it on out annual pilgrimage to Fairford next weekend......just need to try to get out of the pubs for the first time in 7 years!
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Post by: Humpy on 04 July 2008, 13:06:50
A beautiful plane and a tribute to the British aircraft industry. Remember that? When we used to make all sorts of things rather than sub-contract to the rest of the world and then whinge when the rest of the world puts it's prices up :(

Still, congrats to the team that put it back together and have achieved so much. More, much much more than a single penstroke from some Civil Servant to order it grounded.

Humpy
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 July 2008, 14:26:50
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A beautiful plane and a tribute to the British aircraft industry. Remember that? When we used to make all sorts of things rather than sub-contract to the rest of the world and then whinge when the rest of the world puts it's prices up :(

Yep. Been and seen all the wind tunnels rotting away at Farnborough, or being bulldozed and replaced by empty office blocks. >:(

Kevin
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Post by: Dusty on 04 July 2008, 15:13:48
I think that's wonderful :)
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Post by: jereboam on 04 July 2008, 15:21:35
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Aeroplanes can overcome gravity easily enough on the most part but, these days, overcoming the force of paperwork is becoming the biggest issue.

I can say this with some authority as our glider has picked up several more reams of it this year. >:(

I'm glad the Vulcan has overcome the red tape - for now, at least. Right. Time to blag some Farnborough air show tickets... ::)

Kevin

A long time ago, I read that the manuals and specifications for the Boeing 747 occupied more space and weighed more than the aeroplane itself.

It's a good job we've got computers these days, otherwise with the uncontrolled proliferation of documentation today, we would have already deforested the entire planet. :)
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 July 2008, 15:46:22
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Aeroplanes can overcome gravity easily enough on the most part but, these days, overcoming the force of paperwork is becoming the biggest issue.

I can say this with some authority as our glider has picked up several more reams of it this year. >:(

I'm glad the Vulcan has overcome the red tape - for now, at least. Right. Time to blag some Farnborough air show tickets... ::)

Kevin

A long time ago, I read that the manuals and specifications for the Boeing 747 occupied more space and weighed more than the aeroplane itself.

It's a good job we've got computers these days, otherwise with the uncontrolled proliferation of documentation today, we would have already deforested the entire planet. :)

Sadly, its all still paper work as that is the only acceptable form of media for CAA approval.

The paper work for XH558 is very large indeed!
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Post by: HolyCount on 04 July 2008, 16:00:00
That's great news !  Didn't realise it had been that long since she last flew!!
She might be old but she looks great in the air  :)
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Post by: kris9128 on 04 July 2008, 18:57:42
excellent news. i wonder though, will concorde ever get to fly again at air shows. mmmmmm 1 can only hope.
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Post by: HolyCount on 04 July 2008, 19:03:17
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excellent news. i wonder though, will concorde ever get to fly again at air shows. mmmmmm 1 can only hope.

Not the british one -- it's falling apart and rusted through !!!! All the mechanics have been canabalized --- just a shell now  :(
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Post by: kris9128 on 04 July 2008, 19:06:10
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excellent news. i wonder though, will concorde ever get to fly again at air shows. mmmmmm 1 can only hope.

Not the british one -- it's falling apart and rusted through !!!! All the mechanics have been canabalized --- just a shell now  :(

what a f*ck*n suprise. i hear the french 1 has been motballed and WILL oneday be used at airshows and displays.
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Post by: Martin_1962 on 04 July 2008, 19:11:31
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excellent news. i wonder though, will concorde ever get to fly again at air shows. mmmmmm 1 can only hope.

Not the british one -- it's falling apart and rusted through !!!! All the mechanics have been canabalized --- just a shell now  :(

This is part of the ruination of the UK

We are now a joke country
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Post by: kris9128 on 04 July 2008, 19:26:46
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excellent news. i wonder though, will concorde ever get to fly again at air shows. mmmmmm 1 can only hope.

Not the british one -- it's falling apart and rusted through !!!! All the mechanics have been canabalized --- just a shell now  :(

This is part of the ruination of the UK

We are now a joke country

we have been a joke for a while mate.  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Vulcan gets the o.k.
Post by: FRE07962128 on 04 July 2008, 19:52:07
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Just heard on the news after a fifteen year, seven million pound restoration, the last Vulcan bomber to fly has just got the all clear to fly at air shows the first one being this weekend :y :)


That is really great news and I for one will be very pleased to see that example flying again. :y :y :y :y
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Post by: bedders on 04 July 2008, 20:03:46
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Just heard on the news after a fifteen year, seven million pound restoration, the last Vulcan bomber to fly has just got the all clear to fly at air shows the first one being this weekend :y :)

They could have at least LPG'd it during that time. With a bomb bay full of 90 ltr tanks, it would have paid for itself within a year or so. ;)
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Post by: kris9128 on 04 July 2008, 20:06:50
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Just heard on the news after a fifteen year, seven million pound restoration, the last Vulcan bomber to fly has just got the all clear to fly at air shows the first one being this weekend :y :)

They could have at least LPG'd it during that time. With a bomb bay full of 90 ltr tanks, it would have paid for itself within a year or so. ;)

would it not of been better with a diesel. better mpg, just a bit lumpier
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Post by: bedders on 04 July 2008, 20:10:43
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Just heard on the news after a fifteen year, seven million pound restoration, the last Vulcan bomber to fly has just got the all clear to fly at air shows the first one being this weekend :y :)

They could have at least LPG'd it during that time. With a bomb bay full of 90 ltr tanks, it would have paid for itself within a year or so. ;)

would it not of been better with a diesel. better mpg, just a bit lumpier

You're as daft as i am ;D
Make the most of the old girl, I seem to remember reading, that when it's fatigue life is up next time, that will be it. :'(
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Post by: kris9128 on 04 July 2008, 20:15:14
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Just heard on the news after a fifteen year, seven million pound restoration, the last Vulcan bomber to fly has just got the all clear to fly at air shows the first one being this weekend :y :)

They could have at least LPG'd it during that time. With a bomb bay full of 90 ltr tanks, it would have paid for itself within a year or so. ;)

would it not of been better with a diesel. better mpg, just a bit lumpier

You're as daft as i am ;D
Make the most of the old girl, I seem to remember reading, that when it's fatigue life is up next time, that will be it. :'(

that will be a very sad day indeed. could do with tinkerbell sprinkling some fairy dust on her so she can fly forever and never get any older.
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Post by: JohnM on 04 July 2008, 20:29:05
Sorry I couldn't resist.
'558 Wadd. May08. (C) me.  

It should be displaying tomorrow.

(http://www.hiddengems.btinternet.co.uk/images/0805vulcan.jpg)

Title: Re: Vulcan gets the o.k.
Post by: kris9128 on 04 July 2008, 20:36:34
now thats what i'm talking about