Farnborough 2010

[RLN]

I believe Farnborough have stricter rules for display. When I was there 2 years ago every display seemed further away and higher than other venues.

[Xplumberlives]

I believe Farnborough have stricter rules for display. When I was there 2 years ago every display seemed further away and higher than other venues.

No, thats your eyesight!

[Dougs]

the display times have been posted on the farnborough web site http://www.farnborough.com/Site/Content/Farnborough2010/Aircraft/Display-Times.aspx

[350wedge]

Had been hoping to get to Farnborough this weekend but it seems most of the interesting stuff has gone... No F22 for instance

Only thing worth going for is the Vulcan but thats very last display of the day.... Ahh well, looks like I'll be doing something else this weekend!!!

[Mayfly]

haha that.s because Saturday & Sunday are public days and we are not up to ordering billions of pounds wroth of orders!!!

[350wedge]

haha that.s because Saturday & Sunday are public days and we are not up to ordering billions of pounds wroth of orders!!!

I'm sure DT has some spare cash hanging about

Its annoying though, one of the few planes the public never sees in this country and it leaves from what is a major airshow early. Ahh well, at least I dont have to put up with that bloody annoying american commentator!!!

[Thumper]

Hereeeeeeeeeeeeeee Isssssssssssssssssss Theeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Raptorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Like a speeding bullet... Is it a bird, is it a plane, NO! It'ssssssssssssss the Raptorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr



That is pants that the Raptor has gone though, the most money Farnborough would take would be at the weekend, so to remove a plane which will draw in the biggest crowds is a bit pants!

[Mayfly]

Hey I agree - but I did fine his annoying commentary funny so ripe for pi$$ taking.

[Thumper]

The guy sounds like a film announcer... "coming soooooooon, Theeeeeeeeeeeee Raptorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr"

[Mayfly]

anyone know why Flightglobal aren't broadcasting the live feed?

[Cluny]

Anyone going to Farnborough just to see 558 tomorrow , shes not flying as ive heard she blew a brake unit on landing this afternoon and will be on static instead .
Farnborough website has been updated to show this .
http://www.farnborough.com/Site/Content/Farnborough2010/Public/weekend-flying-display.aspx

[Dougs]

sat 24th
just got back the displays were better today but the traffic took 2.5 hours from the M3 to the car park missed the first display (A380) soooo busy i cant tell you i have never seen so many at one display
BBMF were fantastic we left early so we could get home though so missed the reds and the vulcan but i did get to see 558 on wed so no probs

[Roy898]

Anyone going to Farnborough just to see 558 tomorrow , shes not flying as ive heard she blew a brake unit on landing this afternoon and will be on static instead .
Farnborough website has been updated to show this .
http://www.farnborough.com/Site/Content/Farnborough2010/Public/weekend-flying-display.aspx

That explains why i didn't see her fly over Guildford on Sunday, Hmm makes me a little happier i had to work now tho' sad 558 is sick, get well soon 558 we all miss you

[Mags]

Really enjoyed Farnborough! It's a bit different to the others with all the commercial stuff on display. The A380 was pretty amazing!
558 put on a very good show!

Even got in and out without to much hassle....arrived at 7.30am!

[Xplumberlives]

Really enjoyed Farnborough! It's a bit different to the others with all the commercial stuff on display. The A380 was pretty amazing!
558 put on a very good show!

Even got in and out without to much hassle....arrived at 7.30am!

Mags, I agree the A380 is AMAZING, but I can't agree that it's PRETTY!

[Mayfly]

I remember standing next to Martin at Waddington a few years ago when the NZ757 displayed - he was flabbergasted & said "I didn't know they could do that"

Big is beautiful!!

[Sickbag_andy]

Had been hoping to get to Farnborough this weekend but it seems most of the interesting stuff has gone... No F22 for instance

I went on Sunday and (after the Vulcan cancellation I might not have bothered if I hadnt bought tickets in advance) got to say that when I found that the Raptor had departed along with the 787 and A400 I was even more disappointed as they were the other things I really looked forward to seeing.
Re the display line I noticed as I left on the shuttle bus to the station that although the crowd line is quite close to the runway ( my cap was blown off when the A380 took off!) the markers for the display line were much further back.

I posted a link to my pics in Jim's thread but in case you missed it here it is again:
http://www.superguppy.co.uk/images/gall ... allery.htm

Re the traffic , after taking almost 2 hours from Essex to drive within 5 miles of Farnborough then another 2 hours to get parked (and leaving was worse) brother and I decided to drive to London (Blackhorse Rd stn) and tube across to Waterloo then train / shuttle bus to Farnborough and door to gate was about 2 3/4 hours (we left just after 8) and going home we walked out at 4.45 and I was indooors at 7.20 so it was much quicker and easier aand I wasn't knackered by the time I got there ( probably only cost an extra fiver each) so IF I go in 2 years time shall do the same again although I thought the display was a bit lightweight this year compared to 2008.

Looks like it will be Lowestoft for me now if I want to see '558 fly this year - if so I shall look to train the last bit again, far less hassle.