Latest XH558 Newsletter

[Mayfly]

Sounds like engine ground runs sometime next week.

[Jigsaw]

Sounds like engine ground runs sometime next week.

Well informed as always my dear

"Ground runs planned to start on Monday

With steady progress on reconnecting various systems to the replacement engines, there are only a few small tasks to perform before we can consider taking XH558 outside to the engine ground running pan to begin preparing her for engine start and ground running.

This will be undertaken in well-defined procedures to test all connections and ensure engine parameters are as expected, before the engines are run for some time, first at idling speed and then intermediate settings, during which we will undertake various inspections and measurements.

Providing all is well, and no further rectification work is needed, we then progress to high power runs."

Here's hoping all goes well. Hats off to Taff and the team

[Mayfly]

Is that from FB Jiggy?

[RLN]

It's in the latest newsletter.

[Jigsaw]

It's in the latest newsletter.

It is indeed, sorry I forgot to mention where it came from

[Mayfly]

The reason I asked is my newsletter doesn't mention Monday so thought it may have been off FB

[Jigsaw]

The reason I asked is my newsletter doesn't mention Monday so thought it may have been off FB

It mentions monday at the very top of the page on mine

[Mayfly]

No mine says...

'Ground running test to begin shortly'

so without the Monday ref and looking at the bits I've put in italics I got the impression it would Tuesday or Wednesday....

'With steady progress on reconnecting various systems to the replacement engines, there are only a few small tasks to perform before we can consider taking XH558 outside to the engine ground running pan to begin preparing her for engine start and ground running. Etc etc...'


Still the sooner the better but I still strongly doubt Waddington even if they would change their minds.

[RLN]

I'm sorry Pam. Looking at the email again, I can't find any reference to Monday. I don't know why i got that impression.

[Mayfly]

no problem RLN I just wondered if there was an amended version of the News Letter out

[MOD]

My e-mail Newsletter had the subject line - 'Ground run testing to start on Monday - we also announce exciting new merchandise lines for 2012 ....

Monday isn't mentioned in the following text though

[Mayfly]

Curious..

Is it titled different to this one then?

http://mxm.mxmfb.com/rsps/wlnk/c/1216/r/26866/e/387

[Ramshornvortex]

Yes, my emailed version of the Newsletter mentioned Monday in the subject header just like Mod's.....

But never mind all that detail, have you read Barry's Blog - it's about a real Vulcan.......

[Mayfly]

Yes I did - he even sounded sincere

[Dan4th]

Just read Barry's account, and he
certainly has a nice way with the
language, doesn't he?

Meanwhile, I am just happy 558 is
coming along well

Danf.

[Kermit]

Just posted on FB and VTTS forum,
XH558 on engine test pan at Finningley............
Not Monday after all, then..............

[Jigsaw]

Just posted on FB and VTTS forum,
XH558 on engine test pan at Finningley............
Not Monday after all, then..............

Thanks Kermit, hadn't seen that yet

[Kermit]

Jiggy, get some pics to post here if you are going to Finningley !
The weekend suddenly looks a lot more interesting

[Jigsaw]

Jiggy, get some pics to post here if you are going to Finningley !
The weekend suddenly looks a lot more interesting

If only Sons at karate and no chance of going anywhere. Hopefully won't be long before we can see her take to the air. Just tweeted my best wishes to them

[Mayfly]

Good news indeed - but I thought they said a few weeks ago there was no access to the hangar to work over weekends?

[Jigsaw]

Good news indeed - but I thought they said a few weeks ago there was no access to the hangar to work over weekends?

Exceptional circumstances maybe? No idea dear

Edit: "First engine test complete. Nice bit of noise and smoke" From FB



Nice to see her outside

[RLN]

Maybe they are going to try for Waddington. No show - no dough. Whatever, it's good news.

[Jigsaw]

Maybe they are going to try for Waddington. No show - no dough. Whatever, it's good news.

It would be good. Wish I knew what was involved but I don't know if they managed their practice displays etc and how far are they away from air tests?
Can't rule out a flypast or two I suppose (wishful thinking on my part maybe).

[Hihonyr8811]

Well it wouldn't be the first time they have been busy little bees right before the Waddington air show wasn't it 2008 where everything happened on the Thursday
I remember watching the display authorisation from the middle of my street with several neighbours after we'd been at Waddington most of the afternoon and had given up and gone home thinking that it wasn't going to happen.

So anything is possible

I just hope that everything went/goes well
It's an added bonus if they make it to Waddington

[Mayfly]

Yes 2008 they didn't get the PtoF until 4o'clock and DT took off at 4.30 to fly straight to Waddington and do his DA.