Weston Airport

Kenny2012 · 13-06-2013 11:11pm

EI-COT C172 Tojo Air Leasing Ltd
EI-EYV C172 Michael Marrey Et Al
F-GECL M.20J Thierry Berthelot
N129SC PA-32 Manx Orthopaedic Services Inc
N937DR C172 Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc
N947AC SR-22 N947AC Inc

Pictures:
EI-COT http://flic.kr/p/eLqJwM
EI-EYJ http://flic.kr/p/eLB1Gy
N129SC http://flic.kr/p/eLqUgX
N947AC http://flic.kr/p/eLCtcA

Kenny2012 · 15-06-2013 7:42pm

A number of helis visited in connection with the Bon Jovi concert in Slane.

F-GECL M20 Thierry Berthelot
G-CGGE AS.365 Multiflight
G-EVIP A109 Castle Air
G-PACO S-76 Cardinal Helicopter Services

Pictures.
G-CGGD http://flic.kr/p/eMV2zL
G-EVIP http://flic.kr/p/eMJBgR
G-PACO http://flic.kr/p/eMUK7N
Ramp http://flic.kr/p/eMU7Y9

Kenny2012 · 18-06-2013 11:54pm

Today Weston had its first visit of a Falcon 2000.

D-EWGA CTLS
G-IVEN R-44 OKR Group
M-SNAP F2TH AMS Ltd
N194ER C510 Aircraft Guaranty Corp
N343TB TB20 Aircraft Guaranty Corp

Pictures
D-EWGA http://flic.kr/p/eQrtpL
EI-EDB http://flic.kr/p/eQfpeK
G-IVEN http://flic.kr/p/eQeWz6
M-SNAP http://flic.kr/p/eQ8K6b
N194ER http://flic.kr/p/eQcEdg
N343TB http://flic.kr/p/eQeGqc

Kenny2012 · 19-06-2013 10:31pm

G-CEYU AS.365 Dauphin Multiflight

Picture:

G-CEYU http://flic.kr/p/eQX9vP

Kenny2012 · 25-06-2013 6:36pm

EI-MCF C172 National Flight Centre
G-VAND GA-8 Irish Skydiving Club
M-FLYI C525C Avtrade Ltd

Pictures
EI-MCF http://flic.kr/p/eVeawz
G-VAND http://flic.kr/p/eVekiX
M-FLYI http://flic.kr/p/eVqTwb

Kenny2012 · 26-06-2013 5:38pm

G-MICI C182 Steve Parrish
M-FLYI C525C Avtrade Ltd
M-USCA TBM850 Sterna Aviation

Pictures
EI-CIG http://flic.kr/p/eVVgVc

G-MICI http://flic.kr/p/eW7X4L

M-FLYI http://flic.kr/p/eVqTwb

M-USCA http://flic.kr/p/eVVK2D

emo72 · 27-06-2013 6:32pm

any nice planes coming through for the golf guys in carton?

Kenny2012 · 01-07-2013 5:18pm

Just the one visitor today (that I seen)

G-KELI R-44 KN Network Services (Northern Ireland) Ltd

Picture:

G-KELI http://flic.kr/p/eZuGpe

Kenny2012 · 02-07-2013 7:18pm

EI-EWC Beech 76 Kieran O'Connor ex G-BZPJ
N145DR PA-34 Breault Aviation

Picture

N145DR http://flic.kr/p/f1wqUS

boredbaby · 03-07-2013 10:10am

Pilatus PC-6 due to visit tomorrow (04th July) for para drop into US Ambassador's residence as well as Croke Park.

the_syco · 03-07-2013 10:30am

MYOB wrote: »

About 1/10th of the runway and the associated stopway is in Kildare. The rest and the terminal buildings are in Dublin.

I'd wonder how it's listed for insurance purposes :P The true test to see where it views itself, is to see where they send their planning applications to :pac:

Which seems to be Kildare County Council...

Bsal · 03-07-2013 10:04pm

NFC have just received their AOC for floatplane operations at Mountshannon. More info here https://www.facebook.com/nationalflightcentre?ref=ts

L1011 · 03-07-2013 10:22pm

the_syco wrote: »

I'd wonder how it's listed for insurance purposes :P The true test to see where it views itself, is to see where they send their planning applications to :pac:

Which seems to be Kildare County Council...

The most recent planning stuff has been for the stopway, etc which is in Kildare. Planning for the bits in Dublin would always have had to be Dubin County Council / SDCC.

Its use as an operational airport significantly predates planning permission.

Kenny2012 · 05-07-2013 3:21pm

G-BYEH Jodel DR.250/160 Capitaine Stephen Scully (NFC Hangar)
G-CBXJ C172 Steptoe & Son Properties Ltd
G-CGNG CAW Sportcruiser Theodore Dounias
G-CHGD C172 Steptoe & Son Properties Ltd
G-IFBP AS.350B Frank Bird Aviation
G-RVNJ P68 Ravenair
G-UFCI C172 Ulster Flying Club
N937DR C172 Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc

Pictures

G-CBXJ http://flic.kr/p/f3rrdq

G-CGNG http://flic.kr/p/f3rHiG

G-CHGD http://flic.kr/p/f3rhHJ

G-IFBP http://flic.kr/p/f3fAsM

G-RVNJ http://flic.kr/p/f3fqH8

G-UFCI http://flic.kr/p/f3cmi4

N937DR http://flic.kr/p/f3rU1u

Kenny2012 · 06-07-2013 5:17pm

G-IFBP AS350 Frank Bird Aviation
M-JACK BE200GT Jetstream Aviation

Pictures

G-IFBP http://flic.kr/p/f3fAsM

M-JACK http://flic.kr/p/f3UrSP

2011abc · 15-07-2013 6:43pm

Popped round Weston Aerodrome for a look today .Basic cafe service in place for the staff.BUT major renovations of restaurant in progress and a sign saying new restaurant in place in next while...Bucaneer RAF bomber jet and some interesting vintage US planes there also(Lockeed Electra , Grumman Widgeon and a Cessna on floats ??) Plenty of aerial activity in evidence also ...Place far from dead!

N7777G · 18-07-2013 10:51am

The Buccaneer has been moved across from the far side of the airfield and is parked alongside the hangar - hopefully it won't be chopped up like the Catalina.

http://www.ipernity.com/doc/306033/23874179

Razor44 · 18-07-2013 11:18am

N7777G wrote: »

The Buccaneer has been moved across from the far side of the airfield and is parked alongside the hangar - hopefully it won't be chopped up like the Catalina.

http://www.ipernity.com/doc/306033/23874179

jesus i hope not!!! that would be sacrilege imo

andy_g · 18-07-2013 5:25pm

N7777G wrote: »

The Buccaneer has been moved across from the far side of the airfield and is parked alongside the hangar - hopefully it won't be chopped up like the Catalina.

http://www.ipernity.com/doc/306033/23874179

There were a group doing some work on it last week so i guess its watch this space.

Davidth88 · 22-07-2013 8:23am

OK , so I was minding my own business playing pitch and putt Sunday morning , and what looked / sounded to me like a JP ( Jet Provost ) went into Weston

Was it for the Bray A/S or something ?

DieselPowered · 22-07-2013 9:06am

Davidth88 wrote: »

OK , so I was minding my own business playing pitch and putt Sunday morning , and what looked / sounded to me like a JP ( Jet Provost ) went into Weston

Was it for the Bray A/S or something ?

Strikemaster from the airshow? (later version of the jet provost)

Duffer2010 · 22-07-2013 9:08am

Does anyone know what time the Strikemaster departs Weston today?

Thanks

Davidth88 · 22-07-2013 9:09am

DieselPowered wrote: »

Strikemaster from the airshow? (later version of the jet provost)

That would make sense , it had what looked like hard points on the wings.

Glad my aircraft spotting is still reasonably good.

Xpro · 22-07-2013 10:41am

Xpro · 22-07-2013 10:42am

2011abc · 22-07-2013 6:08pm

I THOUGHT I saw it flying high round Leixlip this morning!The 'concerned residents ' will have a canary at noise!

airbusa320 · 22-07-2013 6:51pm

http://www.flickr.com/photos/83304124@N07/9342788359/

Thats her above departed around 2 today Lovely sound, and amazing noise on start up.

Xpro · 22-07-2013 6:52pm

2011abc wrote: »

I THOUGHT I saw it flying high round Leixlip this morning!The 'concerned residents ' will have a canary at noise!

Can you imagine residents in Bray then...:D

Jocry · 22-07-2013 9:55pm

Was sitting in the office today in the city centre and heard a very odd sounding jet going over and knew it was something different. I thought he was going back to Wales yesterday after the show from what the commentators said, clearly not exactly correct in their comments:)

Kenny2012 · 23-07-2013 11:14pm

EI-BNU Rallye http://flic.kr/p/ffFCCs
G-BSZU Beech 18 http://flic.kr/p/ffCuSo
G-CHUI C560XLS+ http://flic.kr/p/ffwQZ3
N4575C Goose http://flic.kr/p/ffnTND
M-MIKE C525B http://flic.kr/p/ffnw2B

Roblestone · 24-07-2013 3:12pm

Guys can anyone confirm or deny the rumours I've heard that Weston is getting a lighting system put in to allow night flights?

Bsal · 24-07-2013 3:57pm

There's no way the residents around the airport would allow that, but I hope its true.

LeftBase · 24-07-2013 4:25pm

Roblestone wrote: »

Guys can anyone confirm or deny the rumours I've heard that Weston is getting a lighting system put in to allow night flights?

I heard recently enough that they may get a PAPI system but like said above I cant see the NIMBYs letting anything more happen happen

Roblestone · 24-07-2013 5:38pm

LeftBase wrote: »

I heard recently enough that they may get a PAPI system but like said above I cant see the NIMBYs letting anything more happen happen

I was thinking the same thing. Mind me asking what NIMBY stands for?

Peregrine · 24-07-2013 5:54pm

Roblestone wrote: »

Mind me asking what NIMBY stands for?

'Not in my back yard'

Ye know those people who will oppose anything being built near their house..

NIMBYs vs. airports, new runways, shopping centres, skyscrapers, business parks etc.

bombs away · 24-07-2013 6:04pm

What exactly could they do to stop it, if the planning goes ahead not alot is what I'm thinking.

p.s The airfield was there long before any of those house's were. In fact I believe the airport was advertised on the billboards for alot of the estates around there (particularly weston park) and they were sold at a discount because of their proximity to an airfield. No right to complain after the fact in my opinion and I wouldn't feel abit sorry for any of them.

L1011 · 24-07-2013 6:07pm

bombs away wrote: »

What exactly could they do to stop it, if the planning goes ahead not alot is what I'm thinking.

There will be an insane amount of pissing and moaning during any planning application, plus at least one local TD is a fantastic bandwagon jumper when required for this topic.

andy_g · 24-07-2013 6:09pm

bombs away wrote: »

What exactly could they do to stop it, if the planning goes ahead not alot is what I'm thinking.

p.s The airport was there long before any of those house's were. In fact I believe the airport was advertised on the billboards for alot of the estates around there (particularly weston park) and they were sold at a discount because of their proximity to an airport. No right to complain after the fact in my opinion and I wouldn't feel abit sorry for any of them.

Fly kites at the perimeter fence like they did before

Peregrine · 24-07-2013 6:09pm

bombs away wrote: »

What exactly could they do to stop it, if the planning goes ahead not alot is what I'm thinking.

Well think about it this way..who will the local politicians side with? The residents or the airfield?

There's bitter hatred towards Weston in that area even though Weston was there way before they were.

bombs away · 24-07-2013 6:28pm

Nimrod 7 wrote: »

Well think about it this way..who will the local politicians side with? The residents or the airfield?

There's bitter hatred towards Weston in that area even though Weston was there way before they were.

Times have changed, if there are jobs to be created and a boost to the local economy I doubt the politicians are going to be hugely inclined to side with a couple of angry residents.

And as for that one particular resident who was responsible for flying those kites, he/she should have been locked up for that stunt.

Tenger · 24-07-2013 7:35pm

MYOB wrote: »

....plus at least one local TD is a fantastic bandwagon jumper when required for this topic.

So unlike the rest of the Dail then?

:rolleyes:

andy_g · 24-07-2013 7:36pm

bombs away wrote: »

Times have changed, if there are jobs to be created and a boost to the local economy I doubt the politicians are going to be hugely inclined to side with a couple of angry residents.

And as for that one particular resident who was responsible for flying those kites, he/she should have been locked up for that stunt.

True and also he was brought to court from a pilot in a Cessna (not giving the reg away) hit them on landing.

Roblestone · 24-07-2013 8:13pm

Holy sh*t!! Some asshole actually flew a kite on finals? Were any charges brought against him? My flight bag would be going out the window if he tried that stunt with me! Risking lives because he decided to buy a house beside an airfield! Idiot!

I heard from a fairly reliable source that they are planning a basic light system and I really hope it's true. The new owner is keen to get more biz jet traffic but as most biz jets fly in for company meetings etc. they need to be able to get the biz jets out when meetings are finished which is impossible at any time after 1630 in the winter months without lighting... Meaning F all biz jet traffic outside the summer months.

andy_g · 24-07-2013 8:37pm

Roblestone wrote: »

Holy sh*t!! Some asshole actually flew a kite on finals? Were any charges brought against him? My flight bag would be going out the window if he tried that stunt with me! Risking lives because he decided to buy a house beside an airfield! Idiot!

I heard from a fairly reliable source that they are planning a basic light system and I really hope it's true. The new owner is keen to get more biz jet traffic but as most biz jets fly in for company meetings etc. they need to be able to get the biz jets out when meetings are finished which is impossible at any time after 1630 in the winter months without lighting... Meaning F all biz jet traffic outside the summer months.

Will oil drums filled with sand and diesel work for lighting? we are in a recession after all :P

Peregrine · 24-07-2013 9:02pm

andy_g wrote: »

Will oil drums filled with sand and diesel work for lighting? we are in a recession after all :P

Coupla lads with torches, it'll do

Be grand :pac:

Sterling Archer · 24-07-2013 9:08pm

Nimrod 7 wrote: »

Coupla lads with torches, it'll do

Be grand :pac:

Torches? think of the batteries you'd have to buy, you only need one torch and a good few high vis jackets

andy_g · 24-07-2013 9:32pm

Nimrod 7 wrote: »

Coupla lads with torches, it'll do

Be grand :pac:

Good ole irish way of doing things

Bsal · 24-07-2013 9:33pm

Buy a couple of those solar lights for the garden and you'll be grand

andy_g · 24-07-2013 9:53pm

Bsal wrote: »

Buy a couple of those solar lights for the garden and you'll be grand

wouldnt see em from the air

Fully Established · 24-07-2013 10:18pm

bombs away wrote: »

Times have changed, if there are jobs to be created and a boost to the local economy I doubt the politicians are going to be hugely inclined to side with a couple of angry residents.

And as for that one particular resident who was responsible for flying those kites, he/she should have been locked up for that stunt.

One of the biggest objecters to Weston was a female TD representing the Celbridge area .

Weston Airport

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