I spy, with my little eye, in the sky

whoopdedoo

does anyone know what the 2 black copters were doing circling our airspace creating a racket all day?!

snubbleste

Well I for one do not know. Have been seeing them flying around since midday just west of the centre.

Robbo

whoopdedoo wrote: »

does anyone know what the 2 black copters were doing circling our airspace creating a racket all day?!

It's the final scenes from Goodfellas all over again.

Hoki

Id say they were searching for this missing man. There is a thread about him just below this one , Rip.

http://www.galwaynews.ie/20396-gardai-discover-body-missing-oranmore-man

snubbleste

Isn't it a 'family day' today at Galway airport to drum up public support to keep it taxpayer subsidised?

Robbo

Robbo wrote: »

It's the final scenes from Goodfellas all over again.

It's the Feds

beagle001

snubbleste wrote: »

Isn't it a 'family day' today at Galway airport to drum up public support to keep it taxpayer subsidised?

Not far wrong,free rides in a eurocopter for some lucky families.

cats.life

snubbleste wrote: »

Isn't it a 'family day' today at Galway airport to drum up public support to keep it taxpayer subsidised?

family day? we went there ,thought we might be able to see i side of a plane but no , cos i asked a thick talking chap if it was possable for my 8 year old who loves planes to have a look he said ''ahh noo not a chance lad'' now my lad doesnt cry but this twat put tears in his eyes, was so mad at him . then he wanted to go on the bouncey castles , guess what they were all deflated :mad:more dissapointed. went to see the hot air balloon going up. watched them putting it together etc, and nothing didnt go any where. then we went to see the old cars that was on display, a few people were taking foto,s of their kids inside them but after a while when it was our turn to have a go along comes this chap face like thunder closing all the doors cos we were not ment to have the kids just sitting in the front seats , thought we were aloud cos were saw other people do it. what a day.

ben.schlomo

cats.life wrote: »

family day? we went there ,thought we might be able to see i side of a plane but no , cos i asked a thick talking chap if it was possable for my 8 year old who loves planes to have a look he said ''ahh noo not a chance lad'' now my lad doesnt cry but this twat put tears in his eyes, was so mad at him . then he wanted to go on the bouncey castles , guess what they were all deflated :mad:more dissapointed. went to see the hot air balloon going up. watched them putting it together etc, and nothing didnt go any where. then we went to see the old cars that was on display, a few people were taking foto,s of their kids inside them but after a while when it was our turn to have a go along comes this chap face like thunder closing all the doors cos we were not ment to have the kids just sitting in the front seats , thought we were aloud cos were saw other people do it. what a day.

Thought also stuck a feather in the ground and thought he could grow a hen.

Also, i knew id come on here and find the obligatory 'whats with the helicopters' thread.

cats.life

ben.schlomo wrote: »

Thought also stuck a feather in the ground and thought he could grow a hen.

Also, i knew id come on here and find the obligatory 'whats with the helicopters' thread.

if your bord dont start picking at my post.;)

Bruckey2345

Its the family day at the airport... i live beside it and they are in and out of it all day

ben.schlomo

cats.life wrote: »

if your bord dont start picking at my post.;)

Im not bored but thanks for the concern. I was simply pointing out that just because other people do things that doesnt mean its right. Also sounds like the thing was a joke of a 'family day' from what you said.

kippy

cats.life wrote: »

family day? we went there ,thought we might be able to see i side of a plane but no , cos i asked a thick talking chap if it was possable for my 8 year old who loves planes to have a look he said ''ahh noo not a chance lad'' now my lad doesnt cry but this twat put tears in his eyes, was so mad at him . then he wanted to go on the bouncey castles , guess what they were all deflated :mad:more dissapointed. went to see the hot air balloon going up. watched them putting it together etc, and nothing didnt go any where. then we went to see the old cars that was on display, a few people were taking foto,s of their kids inside them but after a while when it was our turn to have a go along comes this chap face like thunder closing all the doors cos we were not ment to have the kids just sitting in the front seats , thought we were aloud cos were saw other people do it. what a day.

Looks like ye were there too early.
The balloon did not appear to fly at all, I assume weather issues but the guys there gave lots of kids turns letting off the flame.
All bouncy castles were operational (but with long queues) when we were there.
The Coast Guard Helicopter was right in front of the bbq area giving a display and at around 16:00 Eddie Goggins(I think) gave a great display in his plane - I believe there were other planes up earlier. The choppers were flat out all day and in fairness I think there was plenty to do, although it looked a bit over subscribed - there were a serious amount of people there.

Storm 10

It was nice at the Airport, the guys with the balloon said it was too windy to go up where they were as it was a very confined space, the display aircraft were great but the star was the Coastguard Helicopter from Shannon, great display and chat with the crew, they were great with the kids.

Bruckey2345

Was there actually free helicopter trips there today?

extraice

did i hear shannon Coast Guard is around the city ?

Storm 10

Just saw it landing at the hospital, still there engine running, must have had a call out, great service

loser2old4board

Bruckey2345 wrote: »

Was there actually free helicopter trips there today?

No. You had to pay. €35 for adults, €25 for children. €100 for family of 4.
There was a number of draws and some people won helicopter trips,
not sure of the detail.

loser2old4board

cats.life wrote: »

family day? we went there ,thought we might be able to see i side of a plane but no , cos i asked a thick talking chap if it was possable for my 8 year old who loves planes to have a look he said ''ahh noo not a chance lad'' now my lad doesnt cry but this twat put tears in his eyes, was so mad at him . then he wanted to go on the bouncey castles , guess what they were all deflated :mad:more dissapointed. went to see the hot air balloon going up. watched them putting it together etc, and nothing didnt go any where. then we went to see the old cars that was on display, a few people were taking foto,s of their kids inside them but after a while when it was our turn to have a go along comes this chap face like thunder closing all the doors cos we were not ment to have the kids just sitting in the front seats , thought we were aloud cos were saw other people do it. what a day.

Sorry you had a bad day. I enjoyed the day there but I am an adult and was on my own. It seems like you just hit it a bad time because families seemed
to be having a lot of fun while I was there. There were helicopter trips which were maybe a little pricey. There a was viewing area out to the front of the building and really great display of a couple of small planes doing stunts. Also face paintings and bouncy castles which seemed to be doing a roaring trade but with a bit of a queue. Also a fire engine which the children were allowed into, with a longish queue.

konman

did anyone see several bright orange lights in the sky tonight from 23.10 to 23.20? very unusual. twice there was 2 together flying close, too close for planes. i counted 8 that i saw all disappeared behind a cloud and seemed to be ascending but was no sign of them exiting out of cloud.

blogga

'twas Gzus doing a fly by.

konman

what?

ronnie3585

Chinese Lanterns.


The Chinese, a great bunch of lads.

Sponge Bob

Only a ****ing black helicopters navigation lights in a low cloud! What is it with Galway people and the ****ing sky ???

SlipperyPeople

haha so many threads about these

karen89

ok folks! now i really dont want to frighten anyone, and you might get a shock, so i think you should make sure you are sitting down, glass of water beside you, emergency services on speed dial, contact all your loved ones and tell them how much you care about them, and ONLY when you have done all the above should you read any further...... I think, now I have no definate proof, but it might be possible, that maybe, perhaps, it could have been, a big ball of fire - generally seen in other countries - and its called, have you done all the above......... the sun!!! apparently it rises up in the morning and then goes down in the evening sometimes leaving an orange glow - dont worry though the chances are we wont see it at its worst/best!!!!!!!

spiraleye

what was the deal with all the blooming helicopters in the ballybrit skies yesterday evening .... there was so many i might as well have painted an H on my friggin roof they were that close.:eek:

Bazzy

Its the aliens coming to get you get one of the below and you will be safe

Chicken1

Why dont you read the board before posting, your question is already answered a few posts down, it was Galway Airport Family day pleasure flights.

spiraleye

Chicken1 wrote: »

Why dont you read the board before posting, your question is already answered a few posts down, it was Galway Airport Family day pleasure flights.

wow , Get down from your high horse there Chicken1.... i didnt see it obviously.

cats.life

loser2old4board wrote: »

Sorry you had a bad day. I enjoyed the day there but I am an adult and was on my own. It seems like you just hit it a bad time because families seemed
to be having a lot of fun while I was there. There were helicopter trips which were maybe a little pricey. There a was viewing area out to the front of the building and really great display of a couple of small planes doing stunts. Also face paintings and bouncy castles which seemed to be doing a roaring trade but with a bit of a queue. Also a fire engine which the children were allowed into, with a longish queue.

yep we did go early cos we had to go to claregalway garden castle fest to show our suport , we were there at 1.30. the place was mobed (airport)all parked on dualcarriage. bit dodgey when you wanted to go back to car with cars whizzing by ya.anyway my lads only wanted to see the cockpit of an airoplane cos we see the planes every day flying by our house. im sure all had a good day after that. at least it didnt rain.

Bazzy

I live near the sea and I just saw a boat anyone know whats going on?

Oh they were fishing

People are getting very paranoid about the sky god help us come race week!:D

snubbleste

Bazzy wrote: »

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People are getting very paranoid about the sky god help us come race week!:D

There were very few helicopters last race week.

Yesterday was seriously annoying with the noise. Would'nt be surprised if it actually causes people to not support the airport.

Bazzy

but sure its once in a blue moon that it happens?

Aerohead

snubbleste wrote: »

There were very few helicopters last race week.

Yesterday was seriously annoying with the noise. Would'nt be surprised if it actually causes people to not support the airport.

I fail to see how helicopters flying around would stop people supporting the airport, thats what happens at an airport and surrounding areas, how would you manage in London with jet aircraft every 30 seconds.

kippy

cats.life wrote: »

yep we did go early cos we had to go to claregalway garden castle fest to show our suport , we were there at 1.30. the place was mobed (airport)all parked on dualcarriage. bit dodgey when you wanted to go back to car with cars whizzing by ya.anyway my lads only wanted to see the cockpit of an airoplane cos we see the planes every day flying by our house. im sure all had a good day after that. at least it didnt rain.

I didnt see any cars parked on the dual carriageway/motorway, but plenty along the road to the airport where the limit was 60KPH.
There was a park and ride from the race course but I heard that there werent nearly enough buses on to cope with demand.
I think if it's only for a day or two a year people should let if go to be honest.

Aerohead

THis is Galway people dont let things go they would give out about anything.

Bazzy

This website shows most of the flights around galway it wont always show the helicopters so tin foil hats at the ready

http://www.flightradar24.com/

kippy

Bazzy wrote: »

This website shows most of the flights around galway it wont always show the helicopters so tin foil hats at the ready

http://www.flightradar24.com/

I dont think most of the flights near or around Galway are on that site. I thought only the larger aircraft carried the tracker needed for that site.