Simviation Forum - exercise really does pay off

Jul 11^th, 2003 at 6:59am

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well i was up the sports field today for my daily run, and it was pretty interesting today, first of all a virgin A340 passed over at about 10000 feet, then a few minutes later a spitfire and mustang??(might have been not quite sure)(maybe part of BoB memorial flight) flew over at about 1500 feet, right into the path of an A320 on finals for Bristol, you should have seen that airbus turn:) it could have given the spitfire a run for its money that time out. Grin

and then to top it all off a C5A flew over head at about 15000 feet:)
shame i didnt have a camera, it was a rather busy moring..
exercise really is good for you:)

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Reply #1 - Jul 11^th, 2003 at 7:32am

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a virgin A340 passed over at about 10000 feet, then a few minutes later a spitfire and mustang??(might have been not quite sure)(maybe part of BoB memorial flight) flew over at about 1500 feet, right into the path of an A320 on finals for Bristol, you should have seen that airbus turn:)

Well Craig, the BBMF don't operate a Mustang. Flying Legends is on this weekend so I imagine all the warbirds are making their way up to Duxford. http://www.fighter-collection.com/legends/
I'm sure the Airbus & warbirds were aware of each other. I would hope Bristol ATC are competent enough not to allow the risk of a collision.

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Reply #2 - Jul 11^th, 2003 at 7:40am

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i am not quite sure about WW2 fighters, the spitfire is about the only one i can really identify from a distance, and i can tell you this they were extremely close, i dont know what they were playing at but that airbus definatly had to make some quick moves to avoid them.

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Reply #3 - Jul 11^th, 2003 at 7:47am

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I'll take your word for it. You were there & I wasn't. Wink

Warbird owners & their display pilots are generally very careful with their aircraft which are regarded as prized possessions. They're not known for taking risks with such rare & valuable hardware. Most of the displays, even impromptu airfield beat-ups, look exciting but are carefully planned in advance with full knowledge of the local ATC.

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Reply #4 - Jul 11^th, 2003 at 7:51am

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maybe it was agreed by the airbus pilots and the other two that they would be crossing close and the airbus pilot got a little worried that they were to close, i didnt have my radio on me either so i couldnt listen in to find out.i know they all would have known about it i was just extremely surprised how close they were

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Reply #5 - Jul 11^th, 2003 at 7:56am

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I'm sure if there was an "incident" it will be reported in the local papers. Whatever actually happened - you certainly had an interesting morning. Cheesy

I should be outside myself instead of sitting here. You never know what you're missing if you stay indoors. Roll Eyes

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Reply #6 - Jul 11^th, 2003 at 11:06am

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Lucky you Craig. Wish I'd been there to see it. The best I get is a few helis and a lot of An-2s......

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Reply #7 - Jul 11^th, 2003 at 12:59pm

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Sounds like part of the Brietling fighter group.

I would have loved to see that especially them scaring an airbus. Never seen a C-5 flying before though.

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Reply #8 - Jul 11^th, 2003 at 1:11pm

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that was a first for me to, i didnt even realise what it was till it was behind me. i heard this strange noise it wasnt like the usual plane noise after scouring the sky there it was, its certainly an impressive sight.

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Reply #9 - Jul 11^th, 2003 at 3:17pm

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that was a first for me to, i didnt even realise what it was till it was behind me. i heard this strange noise it wasnt like the usual plane noise after scouring the sky there it was, its certainly an impressive sight.

If you see your first Tu-154 in holland (VERY RARE) you have the same reaction: it sounds differend, looks different and smokes

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Reply #10 - Jul 11^th, 2003 at 3:28pm

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If you see your first Tu-154 in holland (VERY RARE) you have the same reaction: it sounds differend, looks different and smokes

Hi Ivan... Grin

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....It's probably our old mate, Smoke2Much..LOL...LOL...LOL...!

Hi Craig... Grin

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...All this exercising you keep doing is really wearing me out...LOL...LOL...LOL...!

Cheers mates... Grin

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Reply #11 - Jul 11^th, 2003 at 4:02pm

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i love exercise, it gets rid of some pent up stress and any boredem.
And hey if it means getting to see a bunch of cool aircraft, all the better for it:)

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Reply #12 - Jul 11^th, 2003 at 7:01pm

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Hi Ivan... Grin

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....It's probably our old mate, Smoke2Much..LOL...LOL...LOL...!

Cheers mates... Grin

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Paul.
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It wasn't me!!!!!!! At that time I was tucked up in my little pit sleeping off the effects of an horrendous night shift. In addition I am not a large aeroplane Cheesy

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PS I would love to have seen that little lot Craig.

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