Vulcan flight path for today if your lucky enough to be anywhere along route

neil_g said:
CAA announced restrictions on "vintage" aircraft. can now only perform fly-bys with no manoeuvres.

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Hopefully only temporary. From the CAA website:

Our thoughts remain with all of those affected by this tragedy
- CAA review of air shows already commenced
- New restrictions now in place for future air shows
- Temporary measures introduced to give authorities time for thorough review

The thoughts of everyone at the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) remain with all of those affected by the tragic accident at the Shoreham Air Show on Saturday 22 August.

Following the accident we immediately began an urgent review and have, today, announced a series of immediate restrictions and changes to UK civil air displays.

The CAA has announced the following:

• As a precaution, on Saturday 22 August we took steps to ensure no further flights were made by Hawker Hunter aircraft - this temporary restriction remains in place.

• Flying displays over land by vintage jet aircraft will be significantly restricted until further notice. They will be limited to flypasts, which means ‘high energy’ aerobatics will not be permitted.

• The CAA will conduct additional risk assessments on all forthcoming civil air displays to establish if additional measures should be introduced.

• We commenced a full review of civil air display safety yesterday and held an initial meeting this morning.

The safety standards that must be met by all major civil air displays in the UK are among the very highest in the world and are regularly reviewed. All air display arrangements, including the pilots and aircraft, must meet rigorous safety requirements. Individual display pilots are only granted approval following a thorough test of their abilities.

The CAA will continue to offer every assistance to the Air Accidents Investigation Branch as it seeks to establish the cause of the accident. The CAA will also act promptly in response to any emerging indications from the AAIB’s investigation.

Further details will be provided in the coming days and we will continue to work with the industry to ensure the most appropriate action is taken as a result of this review.
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RacingSnake said:
Is the Vulcan considered 'Vintage'?

If so, I'd better get myself to a coastal display before it retires so we can see some full-beans.
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I'd be surprised if it wasn't considered vintage.

On the other hand, I'd also be surprised if any of the manoeuvres it carries out in its routine would be considered "high energy aerobatics".
 
jezgb said:
IOn the other hand, I'd also be surprised if any of the manoeuvres it carries out in its routine would be considered "high energy aerobatics".
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Hopefully so... but they did get a slap on the wrists from the CAA after the Saturday RIAT display for a little too much enthusiasm - which is why the saturday display got "display of the show" and the Sunday display was very lacklustre :(
 
jezgb said:
I'd be surprised if it wasn't considered vintage.

On the other hand, I'd also be surprised if any of the manoeuvres it carries out in its routine would be considered "high energy aerobatics".
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Statement from the Vtts:
"“I am pleased to report that I have received assurances from our contacts at the CAA that XH558's 2015 display routine is not classified as aerobatic, and so consequently, we are hoping to continue to fly on through XH558's last season with minimal changes to our display.” "
 
RacingSnake said:
Statement from the Vtts:
"“I am pleased to report that I have received assurances from our contacts at the CAA that XH558's 2015 display routine is not classified as aerobatic, and so consequently, we are hoping to continue to fly on through XH558's last season with minimal changes to our display.” "
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Yes, heard that - very good news indeed!
 
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