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Bray Airshow 2017

  • 17-01-2017 8:36pm
    #1
    windowspotter
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    Just announced on their Facebook page that there's big news coming this evening.


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  • #2
    LordSutch
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    Just back from the display today. Pretty good all in all with a nice mix of propeller & jet aircraft, and the weather kept up too...

    However, one thing really annoyed me and that was the Tannoy system (which was crap) with a capital C. We were only about thirty feet away from a pair of Tannoys and we had no idea what the announcer was saying ' all very muffled'.

    Apart from that the planes were great :-)


  • #3
    BAAA RAM EWE
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 55 ✭✭BAAA RAM EWE


    LordSutch wrote: »
    Just back from the display today. Pretty good all in all with a nice mix of propeller & jet aircraft, and the weather kept up too...

    However, one thing really annoyed me and that was the Tannoy system (which was crap) with a capital C. We were only about thirty feet away from a pair of Tannoys and we had no idea what the announcer was saying ' all very muffled'.

    Apart from that the planes were great :-)

    Same last year with crap sound


  • #4
    robyntmorton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,263 ✭✭✭robyntmorton


    When you have sounds like the Saab Viggen to entertain you, who needs commentary?

    Funny thought: For a country that is so eco friendly, and whose car company is phasing out internal combustion, I love how for international air displays they send a kerosene powered noise machine.


  • #5
    LordSutch
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    robyntmorton wrote: »
    When you have sounds like the Saab Viggen to entertain you, who needs commentary?

    That Saab is s beast, when its high up in the sky it looks like one mini delta wing aircraft stuck onto the front of another delta wing!

    Did I miss the Spitfire yesterday?


  • #6
    EchoIndia
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    LordSutch wrote: »
    That Saab is s beast, when its high up in the sky it looks like one mini delta wing aircraft stuck onto the front of another delta wing!

    Did I miss the Spitfire yesterday?

    The Spitfires returned to Weston without displaying, after ATC informed them that they would have to hold for up to 30 minutes before their slot. I think the show was running well behind schedule at that point.


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  • #7
    PukkaStukka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,189 ✭✭✭PukkaStukka


    robyntmorton wrote: »
    When you have sounds like the Saab Viggen to entertain you, who needs commentary?

    Funny thought: For a country that is so eco friendly, and whose car company is phasing out internal combustion, I love how for international air displays they send a kerosene powered noise machine.

    Saab as a car Marque is gone. Were you referring to Volvo?

    See https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_Automobile
    On June 21, 2016, NEVS announced they will no longer use the Saab trademark, instead using their company name on its car, which will still be based on the Saab 9-3 platform. The first NEVS car will go into production in 2017.


  • #8
    robyntmorton
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    PukkaStukka wrote: »
    Saab as a car Marque is gone. Were you referring to Volvo?

    See https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_Automobile

    I was indeed referring to Volvo, and their plans to go EV/hybrid.

    (I also know Volvo are now Chinese, but they're Swedish at heart)


  • #9
    mrtom
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    Link to ATC ?


  • #10
    Hal1
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    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=104165451&postcount=268


  • #11
    Mech1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,116 ✭✭✭Mech1


    [IMG][/img]35723452330_f24a7d109b_k.jpgDSCN0432 by pat, on Flickr


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  • #12
    Mech1
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    [IMG][/img]35306269353_e9727fd8af_k.jpgDSCN0636 by pat, on Flickr


  • #13
    SnipSnop
    Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭SnipSnop


    We went again this year. Great day again (sunday), but was not as good as last year imo.
    Really missed the likes of The Frecce Tricolori & The Red Arrows.
    just felt a bit meh.


  • #14
    Mech1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,116 ✭✭✭Mech1


    [IMG][/img]35725525230_781f06042e_k.jpgDSCN0290 by pat, on Flickr


  • #15
    Mech1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,116 ✭✭✭Mech1


    [IMG][/img]35276222734_920691811b_k.jpgDSCN0153 by pat, on Flickr


  • #16
    Kenny2012
    Registered Users Posts: 1,349 ✭✭✭Kenny2012


    35946334152_a6cf314a73.jpgEI-CPG by Ken Meegan, on Flickr

    36073713236_23340f6bdc.jpgStar of the Show by Ken Meegan, on Flickr

    35306655623_b9b9d877c5.jpgC.15-18 / 15-05 by Ken Meegan, on Flickr

    35945567392_b0467681ee.jpgC.15-18 / 15-05 by Ken Meegan, on Flickr


  • #17
    Kenny2012
    Registered Users Posts: 1,349 ✭✭✭Kenny2012


    35983807671_c314529b47.jpg18-Red / N104CJ by Ken Meegan, on Flickr


  • #18
    Skylinehead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,690 ✭✭✭✭Skylinehead


    When did the Mig show up? One thing I missed :(


  • #19
    Kenny2012
    Registered Users Posts: 1,349 ✭✭✭Kenny2012


    35948765072_b5c1751ed1.jpgFast Pass by Ken Meegan, on Flickr


  • #20
    Kenny2012
    Registered Users Posts: 1,349 ✭✭✭Kenny2012


    Skylinehead wrote: »
    When did the Mig show up? One thing I missed :(
    15:10 is the time stamp on the Mig


  • #21
    Skylinehead
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    Kenny2012 wrote: »
    15:10 is the time stamp on the Mig

    Ah yeah makes sense, I only made my way in as the Airbus was doing its thing nearer 4pm.


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  • #22
    LordSutch
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    Skylinehead wrote: »
    When did the Mig show up? One thing I missed :(

    I saw the Mig on Saturday, wonder did they fly the same planes on both days? Loved the flying boat too, just like a giant bus with wings. I Missed the Spitfire & mustang.

    Would love to see a Typhoon next year + an F35-Lightening II hovering over the sea ...


  • #23
    Kenny2012
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    35310016043_f780eb7d9e.jpgG-EWIZ by Ken Meegan, on Flickr


  • #24
    Skylinehead
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    LordSutch wrote: »
    I saw the Mig on Saturday, wonder did they fly the same planes on both days? Loved the flying boat too, just like a giant bus with wings. I Missed the Spitfire & mustang.

    Would love to see a Typhoon next year + an F35-Lightening II hovering over the sea ...

    I'm pretty sure the F-18 didn't do anything yesterday at Bray, don't know otherwise.


  • #25
    Kenny2012
    Registered Users Posts: 1,349 ✭✭✭Kenny2012


    Skylinehead wrote: »
    I'm pretty sure the F-18 didn't do anything yesterday at Bray, don't know otherwise.
    F-18 only did Foynes on Saturday.


  • #26
    Kenny2012
    Registered Users Posts: 1,349 ✭✭✭Kenny2012


    35727777870_16c903c26b.jpgSpitfire & Seafire by Ken Meegan, on Flickr


  • #27
    Kenny2012
    Registered Users Posts: 1,349 ✭✭✭Kenny2012


    35727937160_0fb0a9267e.jpg253 by Ken Meegan, on Flickr


  • #28
    Tenger
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    LordSutch wrote: »
    Would love to see a Typhoon next year + an F35-Lightening II hovering over the sea ...
    I think the F35 is a non runner but a Typhoon display for 2018 could well happen.

    I was once on a beachfront at a show, with a Sea Harrier hovering close to us. Amazing feeling.


  • #29
    Storm 10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,991 ✭✭✭Storm 10


    Tenger wrote: »
    I think the F35 is a non runner but a Typhoon display for 2018 could well happen.

    I was once on a beachfront at a show, with a Sea Harrier hovering close to us. Amazing feeling.

    There was a Harrier at Salthill one year put on great display


  • #30
    bk
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    robyntmorton wrote: »
    Funny thought: For a country that is so eco friendly, and whose car company is phasing out internal combustion, I love how for international air displays they send a kerosene powered noise machine.

    Tesla had the Model S and X on display next to the viewing stage. I was stoked by those beasts too :D


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  • #31
    jimogr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 624 ✭✭✭jimogr


    Anyone know why Aer Lingus was the only airline to participate? Previous shows had Ryanair, cityjet and/or stobart...


  • #32
    Ross_Mahon
    Registered Users Posts: 2,283 ✭✭✭Ross_Mahon


    35987934191_49d709fa5a_c.jpg
    MiG by Ross Mahon, on Flickr

    35729941610_73ec9b6b9a_c.jpg
    Irish Air Corps CASA CN-235 by Ross Mahon, on Flickr

    36079663546_5429968101_c.jpg
    The Strikemasters by Ross Mahon, on Flickr

    36079635226_4f7e14fa77_c.jpg
    Patrouille Tranchant by Ross Mahon, on Flickr


  • #33
    Ross_Mahon
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    he went thataway wrote: »
    What was the reg of the EI A321 at Bray yesterday? I'm sure I saw it somewhere but I have forgotten. I was there, fantastic event.

    EI-CPG i believe.


  • #34
    jimmycrackcorm
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    bk wrote:
    Tesla had the Model S and X on display next to the viewing stage. I was stoked by those beasts too

    Very difficult to see them though except through a gap unless they were in display for vips.

    Still it was like looking at two different doughnuts and not being able to decide which was your favourite.


  • #35
    bk
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    jimmycrackcorm wrote: »
    Very difficult to see them though except through a gap unless they were in display for vips.

    Still it was like looking at two different doughnuts and not being able to decide which was your favourite.

    After the show, you could go right up to them and walk around them and sit in the Model S (but not X).

    Of course you can always go look at them in their new showroom and even book a test drive.

    Was just a nice surprise as I hadn't seen the X yet.


  • #36
    LordSutch
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    That Mig is a thing of beauty!


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  • #37
    BAAA RAM EWE
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    The closer flight line was great, my 5th time to see the Viggen and the first where it wasn't a waste of time. Goggings put on some display, that spiral tower is some move.

    Bring back the Reds, Freece and stick in the Typhoon for next year and it'll be something else.


  • #38
    The Mig
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 2,034 Mod ✭✭✭✭The Mig


    LordSutch wrote: »
    That Mig is a thing of beauty!
    Thanks


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