Simviation Forum - Southend Airshow 2007

May 25^th, 2007 at 2:45pm

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Yes Yes i know what your thinking. It hasn't happend yet!

But is anyone going to it on the Monday... not the Sunday... the Monday
It's suposed to bad weather... and if it is ... im not going.
But just wondering if anyone else is and bringing there camera along... if so
Post below and say if you... maybe get a little get together

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Reply #1 - May 25^th, 2007 at 2:56pm

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All depends on the weather. If I go it will probably be on Sunday.

I enjoyed it last year. It's a very popular event with crowds of people all along the seafront. Unless you know Southend well I think it might be difficult to arrange a meeting.

PS. Here's the flying programme. http://www.southendairshow.com/index.asp?c=1844

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Reply #2 - May 25^th, 2007 at 3:13pm

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Thanks for the info.
I live a good half an hour away and have been there in the past.
I Was hoping for good weather Monday as i have other plans Sunday.
This means i will miss the 747-400 appearance.
But if its just cloudy... im there.

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Reply #3 - May 25^th, 2007 at 3:19pm

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Whoa... looks like a nice program... we DEMAND pictures if anyone goes! Wink

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Reply #4 - May 25^th, 2007 at 3:19pm

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Pilot_Alex wrote on May 25^th, 2007 at 3:13pm:

Thanks for the info.
I live a good half an hour away and have been there in the past.
I Was hoping for good weather Monday as i have other plans Sunday.
This means i will miss the 747-400 appearance.
But if its just cloudy... im there.

Here's the latest BBC 5-day forecast. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=3516
Don't take too much notice of it as it changes by the hour. The one for Worthing says heavy showers today & it's been brilliant sunshine all day. Roll Eyes

Not interested in jet airliners. If I want to see a 747 there's plenty at Gatwick or Heathrow. LOL Tongue

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Reply #5 - May 25^th, 2007 at 3:27pm

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Yeh.... we don't care about what the weather said it would snow once... and on that day. my sister got a tan
Anyhow
I Will be waiting till Monday to see whats happening.
If you wish to come along... just. Tell me.
and we can meet at like... the cotton candy stall ... or the POT NOODLE van.

Alex

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Reply #6 - May 25^th, 2007 at 3:42pm

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Are you going to the airport or the seafront?

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Reply #7 - May 25^th, 2007 at 3:47pm

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Are you going to the airport or the seafront?

The air display is on the seafront. You won't see much from the airport.

I might leave it till Biggin Hill next weekend. That should be better if the weather cooperates but you have to pay to get in. http://www.airdisplaysint.co.uk/

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Reply #8 - May 25^th, 2007 at 4:20pm

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I'm looking froward to RIAT 07.

I might not able to go... my dads work have not decided if they will let him go as he is taking a large chunk of work for my amercian holiday!
I'm buying a tripod and new memory cars + 5 battery's for my camera for it!

Alex

P.S - South end anyone?

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Reply #9 - May 25^th, 2007 at 4:33pm

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Hagar wrote on May 25^th, 2007 at 3:47pm:

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Are you going to the airport or the seafront?

The air display is on the seafront. You won't see much from the airport.

I might leave it till Biggin Hill next weekend. That should be better if the weather cooperates but you have to pay to get in. http://www.airdisplaysint.co.uk/

Southend Airport holds on open day which allows you to get up close to the participants as they arrive and depart.

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Reply #10 - May 25^th, 2007 at 4:44pm

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Hagar wrote on May 25^th, 2007 at 3:47pm:

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Are you going to the airport or the seafront?

The air display is on the seafront. You won't see much from the airport.

I might leave it till Biggin Hill next weekend. That should be better if the weather cooperates but you have to pay to get in. http://www.airdisplaysint.co.uk/

Southend Airport holds on open day which allows you to get up close to the participants as they arrive and depart.

Ah, so they do. I'd forgotten about that. http://www.southendairport.net/community.htm
To be honest I would rather enjoy the atmosphere along the seafront. The display line is too far away for decent photos unless you have a really long lens. Also the typical problem of the sun (if it shows its face) being in the wrong position. If I go I can sit back & watch the show for once.

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Reply #11 - May 25^th, 2007 at 4:48pm

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I Have a 12x Optical zoom
Plus with digital (which isn't recommended... too blurry) i have 48x zoom

But... woo.
Southend here i come
(always grotty weather though Sad

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