Irish Airshows 2017

browner85 · 23-07-2017 4:48pm

Anyone know what's the story with the f18 still hasn't left dub

Negative_G · 23-07-2017 4:50pm

browner85 wrote: »

Anyone know what's the story with the f18 still hasn't left dub

Running about 30 mins late.

Mycro · 23-07-2017 5:04pm

Does anyone know if, and at what time, the Patrouille are displaying today? Are they at BAL?

AlphaMull · 23-07-2017 5:07pm

Thought the F18 was the highlight at Foynes yesterday.
https://flickr.com/photos/20635468@N02/sets/72157684324312470

Good show all round though. Well organised

23-07-2017 6:26pm

browner85 wrote: »

Anyone know what's the story with the f18 still hasn't left dub

Wasn't due to display till 16:53 anyway.

V_Moth · 23-07-2017 6:29pm

Just back from Bray, brilliant day with brilliant weather. Some thoughts on the display:

-F/A-18 was a phenomenal display, just what the Airshow needed. Amazing to hear the sound reverberating off the Wicklow Mountains. Hopefully the organisers can get something similar in future events.

-Viggen: Good to see it perform a little closer this year. Fantastically brutal sound from the engines.

-Aer Lingus A321 (?): Probably the highlight for me, some incredible low flying in such a large aircraft. Felt like it was within touching distance when it flew over the pier.

The other aircraft were well worth going along for, some good aerobatics from the Patrouille Tranchant and the Jordanian Falcons. The only downside was leaving the camera at home, so had to make do with phone camera.

martinsvi · 23-07-2017 6:33pm

I really like Patrouille Tranchant, when they come back to Baldonnel they always put up a bit of a show for the locals, Today was no exception.

AndyBoBandy · 23-07-2017 6:59pm

They really couldn't have picked a better weekend for it. I'm delighted for all who organised & took part in this weekends festivities. They spend at least a year planning it all, and Ireland being Ireland, the weather will always have a huge part to play in proceedings, so delighted the weather did what was required for the weekend.

I went to Bray yesterday (my first air display despite being a mild AV geek), and it will definitely be an annual event to attend from now on.

I missed a few aircraft today and yesterday (having a 2 1/2 year old toddler doesn't help), but overall an excellent experience.

Huge well done to all involved, including Mother Nature.

glenfieldman · 23-07-2017 8:52pm

V_Moth wrote: »

Just back from Bray, brilliant day with brilliant weather. Some thoughts on the display:

-F/A-18 was a phenomenal display, just what the Airshow needed. Amazing to hear the sound reverberating off the Wicklow Mountains. Hopefully the organisers can get something similar in future events.

-Viggen: Good to see it perform a little closer this year. Fantastically brutal sound from the engines.

-Aer Lingus A321 (?): Probably the highlight for me, some incredible low flying in such a large aircraft. Felt like it was within touching distance when it flew over the pier.

The other aircraft were well worth going along for, some good aerobatics from the Patrouille Tranchant and the Jordanian Falcons. The only downside was leaving the camera at home, so had to make do with phone camera.

I agree with our comments, but my downside was not having fully charged batteries

Reati · 23-07-2017 8:52pm

Did R116 get called away or was it just a small display today?

nomdeboardie · 23-07-2017 9:24pm

RTE news fail to show any of the (admittedly limited in total number compared to last year) fighter/trainer jets :rolleyes: Bit of a missed opportunity to maintain/increase interest in the event, as there are probably folks out there like me with a more casual interest who would take notice on seeing loud fast things :pac:

Peckham · 23-07-2017 9:40pm

Any reason why they don't publicise the running order for the event? I know the times can change due to delays, but surely the order that the planes appear in is set in stone, or is it?

Can be difficult sometimes to hear the tannoy so you often don't know what you're looking at.

Great event as always. Even if the road closures are a complete pain in the ar$e!

Creamy Goodness · 23-07-2017 9:45pm

Peckham wrote: »

Any reason why they don't publicise the running order for the event? I know the times can change due to delays, but surely the order that the planes appear in is set in stone, or is it?

Can be difficult sometimes to hear the tannoy so you often don't know what you're looking at.

Great event as always. Even if the road closures are a complete pain in the ar$e!

They had the running order on their site albeit for some changes between Saturday and Sunday. They also want you to buy a programme on the ground which would surely had them.

What road closures were a pain in the hole? Anyone planning to get a car anywhere from the Vevay road down should jog on. The road closures seemed to work better this year than previous year and it makes for a way more enjoyable show.

Trebor176 · 23-07-2017 9:48pm

As per usual, the airshow was brilliant, and the weather was excellent. I loved all the displays. I think the highlight was the DC-3, though. It was one that I particularly wanted to see. I did catch it yesterday, though, flying over the N7 and Naas.

Peckham · 23-07-2017 10:04pm

Creamy Goodness wrote:

They had the running order on their site albeit for some changes between Saturday and Sunday. They also want you to buy a programme on the ground which would surely had them.

I couldn't find one in the programme, which I thought was odd. Although, didn't read it in much detail.

Creamy Goodness wrote:

What road closures were a pain in the hole? Anyone planning to get a car anywhere from the Vevay road down should jog on. The road closures seemed to work better this year than previous year and it makes for a way more enjoyable show.

Sorry, I should have been clearer - I'm speaking as a resident who lives 100 metres from the seafront. The two days of restrictions thus year were a major hassle, but a price worth paying for a superb event that the town should be proud of.

Kenny2012 · 23-07-2017 10:05pm

C.15-18 / 15-05 by Ken Meegan, on Flickr

EI-CPG by Ken Meegan, on Flickr

Star of the Show by Ken Meegan, on Flickr

CardinalJ · 23-07-2017 10:38pm

The Viggen was so much better this year than last. Seemed far closer and more entertaining flying. The crackling sounded like a space shuttle launching.

Really enjoyed the F18 getting to mach .95 (apparently). Incredible speed so close up and starter to see the vapour building up as it got close to bray head. Would like to see some of the jets displaying as high a speed as they are allowed more frequently.

Kenny2012 · 23-07-2017 10:41pm

18-Red / N104CJ by Ken Meegan, on Flickr

Trebor176 · 23-07-2017 10:42pm

CardinalJ wrote: »

The Viggen was so much better this year than last. Seemed far closer and more entertaining flying. The crackling sounded like a space shuttle launching.

Really enjoyed the F18 getting to mach .95 (apparently). Incredible speed so close up and starter to see the vapour building up as it got close to bray head. Would like to see some of the jets displaying as high a speed as they are allowed more frequently.

Anyone for a Eurofighter Typhoon? :P

greendom · 23-07-2017 10:45pm

CardinalJ wrote: »

The Viggen was so much better this year than last. Seemed far closer and more entertaining flying. The crackling sounded like a space shuttle launching.

Really enjoyed the F18 getting to mach .95 (apparently). Incredible speed so close up and starter to see the vapour building up as it got close to bray head. Would like to see some of the jets displaying as high a speed as they are allowed more frequently.

It was incredible. The plane was already half way down the beach by the time the sound hit, such was the speed.

Kenny2012 · 23-07-2017 10:56pm

Fast Pass by Ken Meegan, on Flickr

Kenny2012 · 23-07-2017 11:28pm

G-EWIZ by Ken Meegan, on Flickr

nomdeboardie · 23-07-2017 11:33pm

CardinalJ wrote: »

The Viggen was so much better this year than last. Seemed far closer and more entertaining flying. The crackling sounded like a space shuttle launching.

Really enjoyed the F18 getting to mach .95 (apparently). Incredible speed so close up and starter to see the vapour building up as it got close to bray head. Would like to see some of the jets displaying as high a speed as they are allowed more frequently.

Interesting; would it have been even better if it had gone >1 (sonic boom, more of the vapour thing and all that)?

TedR · 23-07-2017 11:34pm

Mech1 wrote: »

We dont have as good reception of Weston tower from this location, but Bray is crystal clear and more importantly I have a good view!

Thanks Mech 1 for the feed today, really added to the experience to hear the chat both directions, great work

Kenny2012 · 23-07-2017 11:48pm

Spitfire & Seafire by Ken Meegan, on Flickr

Kenny2012 · 24-07-2017 12:08am

253 by Ken Meegan, on Flickr

dsaint1 · 24-07-2017 12:19am

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nomdeboardie · 24-07-2017 12:42am

Wow – Kenny2012 and dsaint1’s photos of the F-18 show what I missed with naked eye!

Tenger · 24-07-2017 6:40am

greendom wrote: »

It was incredible. The plane was already half way down the beach by the time the sound hit, such was the speed.

Thats the joy of fast jets being unleashed over water. I adore that rumble tbat you almost feel rather than hear.

Definitely would agree with sentiments above. I thought Sunday was great.
Viggen, A321, DC3, PBY, F18, Mig15. Great display from them.

My only gripe was tbat I had no data service on the beach so couldnt listen to the LiveATC freq setup by Mech1!!!!

As usual, the photos above are incredeble. Well done folks.

PaddyTheNth · 24-07-2017 8:17am

Great day out.

Hearing the Spitfire and seeing it appear through the mist was spine tingling. Otherwise highlights were the roar of the Viggen, watching Eddie Goggins hang off the propellor and fall backwards, and the noise and control of the F18.

Thanks to the organisers and also Mech for providing the Ops stream!

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