Waddington Air Show

jims-terrano · 02-07-2010, 17:08

Waddington Weekend
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Jul 2, 2010 by Ian Homer. Posted to category: General

Latest news on this weekend's operations....
Following a successful test flight yesterday, we have now submitted paperwork to the CAA and are awaiting the Permit to Fly. The Crew were all happy with the flight and no faults were reported. The CAA Test pilot on board, even commented that "she flew beautifully." On landing at RAF Brize Norton, a successful compass swing was completed. (Update: Permit now signed and en-route to Aircraft).

To achieve this level of reliability after such a complex major service and modification programme, is a true testimony to the skills and dedication of our Engineering Team. Many congratulations to everyone involved.

Turning now to this weekend, we intend to depart RAF Brize Norton on Saturday and Sunday 3rd and 4th July , flying to RAF Waddington to display, then transit to Goodwood Festival of Speed for another display (on Sunday Only), prior to return to Brize. We will not be landing at Waddington.

Update on planned timings:

Waddington Saturday: Arrival 14:31 with bombing run and display.

Waddington Sunday: Arrival 14:00, with potential bombing run, then into display.

All this is subject to the usual caveats of weather and serviceability, and particularly, on the arrival of a fully signed permit on board the aircraft. All parties are working hard to achieve this in the shortest possible time - so please keep watching our "ticker-tape" updates for the current situation.

We thank you for your continued support and that you will enjoy seeing XH558 in the air very soon.

02-07-2010, 17:08	#10
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Waddington Weekend -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jul 2, 2010 by Ian Homer. Posted to category: General Latest news on this weekend's operations.... Following a successful test flight yesterday, we have now submitted paperwork to the CAA and are awaiting the Permit to Fly. The Crew were all happy with the flight and no faults were reported. The CAA Test pilot on board, even commented that "she flew beautifully." On landing at RAF Brize Norton, a successful compass swing was completed. (Update: Permit now signed and en-route to Aircraft). To achieve this level of reliability after such a complex major service and modification programme, is a true testimony to the skills and dedication of our Engineering Team. Many congratulations to everyone involved. Turning now to this weekend, we intend to depart RAF Brize Norton on Saturday and Sunday 3rd and 4th July , flying to RAF Waddington to display, then transit to Goodwood Festival of Speed for another display (on Sunday Only), prior to return to Brize. We will not be landing at Waddington. Update on planned timings: Waddington Saturday: Arrival 14:31 with bombing run and display. Waddington Sunday: Arrival 14:00, with potential bombing run, then into display. All this is subject to the usual caveats of weather and serviceability, and particularly, on the arrival of a fully signed permit on board the aircraft. All parties are working hard to achieve this in the shortest possible time - so please keep watching our "ticker-tape" updates for the current situation. We thank you for your continued support and that you will enjoy seeing XH558 in the air very soon.