558 to Waddington 2nd July (WARNING - HAS BECOME ADULT!)

[Wedgy]

Loving the sun glint on 558 in these shots

[Mayfly]

So... did KR get his DA ticket ?

just been talking to Barry & he said Kev got his DA yesterday at Waddington - no doubt really, but at least we now know 'officially'

[Pujgnie]

I just had a worrying twitter

[Mayfly]

and.. Mr Knees?

[Pujgnie]

CAA not happy - No permit renewal.... (timed @ 18.19hrs)

Has anyone else heard a different twitter... since ?

Something to do with structure sampling of 607 - they forgot to do........... (?)

[Saracenman]

i think you mean 603 at Woodford

sm

[Gully]

Presume you mean 603?

Gully

[Mayfly]

the last I heard was from Smiler I think saying they were going to look at 603 in May but they were busy doing the delayed winter service on 558 throughout that month

[Pujgnie]

Only quoting what I was sent......... don't shoot the messenger

[Mayfly]

no-one is doing that Phil -

[Dan4th]

I don't understand how it's possible that some
sample to be taken from 603 could affect 558's
flying permits being renewed or not.....

Danf.

[Gully]

From recollection, there were elements of structural testing to be carried out on 603 and the results submitted with the permit renewal, from what I understand anyway.

Gully

[Pujgnie]

let's hope it's nothing serious

[Cluny]

CAA not happy - No permit renewal.... (timed @ 18.19hrs)

Has anyone else heard a different twitter... since ?

Something to do with structure sampling of 607 - they forgot to do........... (?)

Been told similar , but i was told it was a paperwork issue
Also told to keep schtumm till tomorrows press release but seeing as its already being discussed ...
Hope its sorted for Riat

[Gully]

Glad I took photos yesterday

Gully

[Mayfly]

From recollection, there were elements of structural testing to be carried out on 603 and the results submitted with the permit renewal, from what I understand anyway.

Gully

Gully that was my understanding too

I'm pleased I went to the viewing area now at Waddington to see her,

what an utter BALLS up

[Pujgnie]

So........ is this retrievable within the next few days ? or is it a longer process ?

[Cluny]

Well if they have to rip 603 appart and submitt the test results , i think weeks if not months is more likely

[Gully]

I feel a cunning plan coming on!! No doubt such a matter would not have been merely overlooked - MA and VTST must have had good reason to believe this issue was covered and the 603 testing could be carried out either during or at the end of the season.

Gully

[Pujgnie]

So - am I right in guessing in effect she is technically 'grounded' ? Static duties only ?

[Wedgy]

Press release tomorrow will be 'interesting'

[Jigsaw]

Oh FFS

[Pujgnie]

Anyone have any up to date info ?

Smiler has posted re Hydraulic leak on Forum. (no mention of 'other' stuff)

[Dangerousdave]

I'm just texting a mate who works on 558, I'll let you know.
If she misses Waddo this year there will be some VERY VERY P**SED off people!

[Cluny]

I really do hope its all been a wind up for the very reason the Dangerousdave has mentioned
If not i feel sorry for the volunteers of the VV as well as the ground and air crew as they're on the front line