Simviation Forum - Farnborough Airshow 06 (vid link here)

Jul 18^th, 2006 at 12:02pm

Tom_M Offline
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Any Simviators going this year?

I've been sponsored by Raytheon (look on Wikipedia) as part of a group to go on the 21st and watch the show (can't wait to see the A380) as well as go on the simulators etc. Can't wait

Anyone been previously know what it's like?

EDIT: http://www.simviation.com/fsvideo9.htm

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Reply #1 - Jul 18^th, 2006 at 12:05pm

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Why and how did you get sponsered by Raytheon to go to an airshow?

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Reply #2 - Jul 18^th, 2006 at 1:13pm

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Was born in the right town Wink

One of Raytheon's major UK divisions is just down the road and they offered our 6th form six free tickets, first-come first-serve with transport laid on and lunch in their executive... lunch place... at the show.

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Reply #3 - Jul 18^th, 2006 at 1:26pm

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As luck has it i am in London that weekend! Looks like ill be jumping on a train to Farnborough!

EDIT: Just checked out the line-up, looks great!

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Reply #4 - Jul 18^th, 2006 at 1:27pm

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You're very lucky & I'm sure you will enjoy it. You should get the full VIP treatment, I imagine that Raytheon has a marquee overlooking the airfield where you can watch the show from if you wish. If the 21st is on Friday that's the first public day with a much better air display than on the previous trade days.

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Reply #5 - Jul 18^th, 2006 at 1:27pm

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Just looked at the First Great Western website Sad

Looks like the strike will mean that only 1/3 of the services will be running, meaning mine probably wont be. Typical we've even bought tickets in advance.

Oh well the revised timetable comes out tomorrow, so theres always hope.

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Reply #6 - Jul 18^th, 2006 at 3:06pm

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Yep gonna be there on the Saturday, looking like a good lineup, the A-380 and an Osprey.

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Reply #7 - Jul 18^th, 2006 at 3:20pm

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Hagar- Hope so Wink

I'll be videoing the day so I'll probably mix the aviation parts together for SimV in Sony Vegas. The lineup looks great

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Reply #8 - Jul 19^th, 2006 at 10:11am

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NO STRIKE, which means that all the trains are running and I'm definately going to Farnborough on the Saturday, then staying overnight to the sunday aswell Grin

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Reply #9 - Jul 19^th, 2006 at 6:38pm

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just hope the tracks arn't warped from the heat like they are here Wink

My fondest memory of Farnborough was getting in with my cousin and his mate who was a BAE systems employee so that meant all access. It also meant a great view of Typhoons first public display in the UK. Sure it wasn't exactly stunning in terms of manuevers, but the plane just looked amazing.

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Reply #10 - Jul 21^st, 2006 at 4:40pm

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First public display tomorrow!!

Apparently Tony Blair was there today and thought the A380 and the Red Arrows was one of the most amazing sights he had ever seen......Looking forward to it!!

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Reply #11 - Jul 21^st, 2006 at 4:53pm

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First public display tomorrow!!

Friday (today) always used to be the first public display day.

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Apparently Tony Blair was there today and thought the A380 and the Red Arrows was one of the most amazing sights he had ever seen......

No comment. Lips Sealed

PS. The Red Arrows usually only perfom on the public days.

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Reply #12 - Jul 21^st, 2006 at 4:55pm

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Well, according to the website it's tomorrow and Sunday for the public.

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Reply #13 - Jul 21^st, 2006 at 4:55pm

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PS. The Red Arrows usually only perfom on the public days.

And when they need to kiss some cheque signing booty. Grin

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Reply #14 - Jul 21^st, 2006 at 4:59pm

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Well, according to the website it's tomorrow and Sunday for the public.

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You're quite right. They must have changed it without telling me. Tongue

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