I note we have a new Northern airshow this September @ former RAF Fenton,
I for one hope to support and attend, anyone out there considering.....?
Yorkie wrote:No Point now the aircraft will by Flypast only.
no displays means not worth going to airshow, can see aircraft flying past at LBIA
Shame I was looking forward to this.
Mayfly wrote:Yorkie wrote:No Point now the aircraft will by Flypast only.
no displays means not worth going to airshow, can see aircraft flying past at LBIA
Shame I was looking forward to this.
I believe it's understandable that the CAA have been seen to act. Whether or not it's an over reaction to ban all high energy moves from vintage jets or not until further notice is a matter of personal opinion but I can't see they had any choice.
558 won't affected much by the way as she doesn't have high energy moves in her display.
However what I would say is if you wish any [overland] air show to return next year they need your support. It's costs a fortune to host them if they don't get support at this restrictive time they may not have the finances to return another year.
Mayfly wrote:A lot of 'Joe Public are under the impression that a pilot turns up with their aircraft and simply says I'll do a display. We know that is not the case, the fact is the first and foremost rule from display pilots, display authorisers, venues and CAA is 'Is it safe?'
What happened Saturday is a tragic event and the first where a non-participant death has occurred since 1953. To me that already speaks volumes about the professionalism of all involved. IMHO it is best to shut down the area of display flying that is the cause for concern [in this case all vintage jets, they grounded Hunters on Saturday] before there were calls to ban all air shows.
The Reds are military and don't come under the CAA rules in the same way 558 or any other permit to fly aircraft will.
Not sure what constitutes a high energy move or what what is classed as vintage but I guess those involved will be told they are affected officially. In general prop aircraft are less energetic than jets. Yes they can still make a mess but personally I hope what the CAA have done so far allows them and the AAIB to get with the task of finding out exactly happened and take steps to prevent it happening again rather than fighting rear guard actions that call for even more severe reactions.
Edit: This is a good article and has been published by the telegraph.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/aviatio ... shows.html
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