XM655 Ground Run

[Cluny]

Big big big thank you to all at 655MaPs for allowing me to be airside for todays ground run , Il be forever in your debt as its put the smile back on my face after last weeks events
Right some pics whilst my vid uploads
Morning run from the Heli Air car park .


Bit of autunm colour from the Cafe [where ex Top Gear presenter Quentin Wilson was having a spot of lunch] .


Airside for the afternoon run .








Pic of the day


Im sure XPL will post some of his pics when hes back behind his computer [thanks again for the Harrier round mate ]

[Jigsaw]

Great stuff mate

Bring on the vid

[Sooty655]

Pic of the day

Well, you can't say he didn't warn you. That is Big Kev, also known as Bornagainliney, who intoduced himself to the forum with -

Some of you already know me down at Wellesbourne, usually finding a nice quiet corner to lie down and get some rest !!

[Mayfly]

thanks Paul -

did she behave then?

[Sooty655]

thanks Paul -

did she behave then?

We had a problem with the fuel tanks/pipework with a leak from the 4-group which slowed down proceedings a bit in the morning.

We found a way round that and had a successful second run in the afternoon with all four engines tested up to the cruise governor (one at a time).

I think our guests (last weeks 558 Club visit raffle winner plus an invitee from here) enjoyed their day at Wellesbourne. Xpl may have some pics to post when he gets home.

[Cluny]

Youtubes not liking this vid [keeps failing with seconds to go] , will give it another try tomorrow
Edit

[Xplumberlives]

I arrived at 07:30 and helped Charles and his son Daniel with the initial preparation, tyre inflation and movement of equipment.



Finally the sun made it’s way over the horizon.


The Tug was attached.


And off she went.


Kev, one of our newest members.


Parked up and preparations made for the first EGR.


Sooty with the bungs and blanks.


Charles running through the pre start checks.


Buzzed by this one looking for fuel.


A few shots of 655 through the day.










An ARTY one!


Nearly got a shot of Cluny smiling!

[Mayfly]

Well at least it wasn't raining!!

[Jigsaw]

Great pics mate

[Cluny]

Well my right side is happy
Nice pics Xpl

[Xplumberlives]

In my tired state It was remiss of me NOT to thank my hosts at Wellesbourne, A BIG thank you to Eric and Charles and all at MaPS.

It was a great day, nice and relaxed although a very professional way of doing things which was a GREAT pleasure to behold.

I really hope what we have been working on comes together!



THANK YOU!

[Aceyone]

Great pics,like to have been there myself

[Bornagainliney]

Pic of the day

Well, you can't say he didn't warn you. That is Big Kev, also known as Bornagainliney, who intoduced himself to the forum with -

Some of you already know me down at Wellesbourne, usually finding a nice quiet corner to lie down and get some rest !!

A good liney always eats and rests when they can
Looks like the power leads are comming out of my shoes, who needs a houchen when you got a 'Big Kev'
"i got the power"

[Mayfly]

are you sure it was your shoes!!

[Bornagainliney]

:)) are you sure it was your shoes!!

I would'nt have looked so relaxed otherwise

[Xplumberlives]

:)) are you sure it was your shoes!!

I would'nt have looked so relaxed otherwise

You should have seen him once the switch was thrown!

[Bornagainliney]

:)) are you sure it was your shoes!!

I would'nt have looked so relaxed otherwise

You should have seen him once the switch was thrown!

Boy didnt that bring a smile to my face

[Xplumberlives]

I wondered what Kev would look like in a vertical position!

[Lucas1860]

Nice report.

[Mags]

That looked like a really great day! Great pics and nice to see a couple of faces to put to names. One day I'll get there........

[Xplumberlives]

That looked like a really great day! Great pics and nice to see a couple of faces to put to names. One day I'll get there........

It's an AIRFIELD Mags, they would welcome you with open arms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Snapper]

Finally got my photos processed and uploaded to the XM655 photo website....

If I knew how to post 'em on 'ere I might do a couple....

http://vulcanxm655.fotopic.net/

It was certainly smiles all around at the end of the day.... Brilliant entertainment and a privilege to be there. Thanks to the experts... who know what they're doing.

[Wedgy]

Great photos

What the hell are you doing XPL? http://vulcanxm655.fotopic.net/p67914004.html

[Xplumberlives]

Great photos

What the hell are you doing XPL? http://vulcanxm655.fotopic.net/p67914004.html

I was taking this Shot and Clive (Snapper) shouted put your feet up, so I did!

[Crew chief]

Hi all.

As sooty has said we had the gremlins with us Saturday morning but we got round them and had a good day.
The first EGR was low power with engines run to 40% with sooty in the P1 seat and Fred in P2,Charles down the back with xpl and me on the long lead outside.The second run was up to the cruise govenor with the engines running up to approx 97% and all was well,then with Fred in P1 and me in P2 Charles down the back with our vip and sooty on the long lead we were cleared by the tower for a brake check so with chocks pulled me and Fred had a go each at moving 655 a few feet to exercise the brakes (great stuff).


cc.