Breitling Connie is Back!

[Dan4th]

I just noticed on the Connie Flyers website
that there are No Member Flights scheduled
between July 1st and August 16th.

This is very unusual

One has to wonder where she's going to be
and what she will be doing

Has anyone heard/seen anything lately???????

Danf.

[Xplumberlives]

Not heard anything, but I'm always hopeful!

[Dan4th]

That's a L-O-N-G stretch of time, though.......

I wonder if she might be going on holiday
on behalf of Breitling in the UK and elsewhere.....

Major Major Service this winter, so the
aircraft is in top shape for whatever might
be required.....

It will be fun to see what happens

No PAX flights for you guys, though

Please keep your eyes peeled, okay?????????

I will, too......

Danf.

[Xplumberlives]

EYE'll be watching out!

[Dan4th]

Breitling Super Constellation is (finally)
confirmed as a Static Display Aircraft at
Farnborough......

http://www.farnborough.com/aircraft/public-static-display-aircraft

Seeing as she's currently undergoing an
engine swap and lots of PAX flights have
been cancelled, I hope she will still make
it over your way for the show....

Additionally, I just can't see her coming all
that way without doing at least ONE display,
but it's not listed as a flying presenter.....

YET

Danf.

[Gaz]

Fingers crossed for RIAT!!

[Dan4th]

The other thing that occurs to me is that
IF she comes all that way, and she DOES
display at Farnborough, why would they
waste the trip and ONLY show up there?

Given the dates and not having to be
back to CH until August 8th, where else
might she be likely to pop up?

Bear in mind that Breitling UK has had to
spring for a lot of this out of their own
promotional budget........

Danf.

[Xplumberlives]

Fingers crossed for RIAT!!

Oh YES!

[Gaz]

Have no fear!!

http://www.airshows.org.uk/news/2012/06 ... ir-tattoo/

[Xplumberlives]

That REALLY is JOLLY GOOD news!

[RLN]

It is confirmed on the RIAT website.

[Dan4th]

Okay, TWO venues............

May There Be More!

Lots of time left in July!

Danf.

Edit: Simply to say how DELIGHTED I am

D.

[Dan4th]

Latest from Connie Flyers::::::::::::::::::::

http://www.superconstellation.org/Content/showContent.aspx?type=news-flash&id=865

Hope she gets fixed!

Danf.

[Xplumberlives]

I hope so too!

[Dan4th]

Latest:::::::::::::::::::::::::::

http://www.superconstellation.org/Content/showContent.aspx?type=news-flash&id=868

ONWARD!

Danf.

[Gaz]

Excellent!!

[Dan4th]

Latest from Connie Flyers:::::::::::::::::

Our Super Constellation remains at Lahr Due to continuos problems with engine no 2, our Connie cannot fly to Buochs as planned on Monday, June 18. Regarding the scheduled flights on the weekend June 23/24 to Mollis and at Mollis we will inform you here until Thursday, June 21, the latest. Committee SCFA (17.06.2012)

And needless to say, every time they have
to cancel PAX flights they LOSE MONEY



Danf.

[Xplumberlives]

BUGG8R!

[Dan4th]

Sad News, I'm Afraid...............

Contrary to our first assumptions specific investigations have revealed that the engine No 2 suffered significant damage after only few hours of running. It must be replaced due to two damaged rods. This leads to another delay of our flight program. The committee of the SCFA decided on June 20, 2012 to order an overhauled replacement engine from Anderson Aeromotive Inc., a US company specialized on airplane piston engines. It will be prepared in the US and then sent to Lahr for mounting – our Connie is currently positioned there.
Based on the preparation, delivery and mounting time we expect to start to fly in August. In order to catch up with some of the cancelled flights we plan to extend our flight season into October.
SCFA Committee

Gigantic Sigh!

Danf.

[Xplumberlives]

Double BUGG8R!

[Dan4th]

Well, I suppose there's always NEXT YEAR

Danf.

[RLN]

[Gaz]

Ah, Carp!

[Dan4th]

Here she is being worked on recently:::::::::::::::::::



Danf.

[Dan4th]

Just read that the Breitling Super Connie
will be at Le Bourget from 17 thru 23 June,
so MAYBE she might continue northwards
after that visit to Frog Heaven....

Also, after TWO trips way out to Montana,
their lame engine is no longer lame and
is being re-installed

One would think they'd have at least ONE
spare, eh?

Will keep you all posted......

Danf.