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Post by gunny on May 29, 2012 3:35:30 GMT 12
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Post by phil82 on May 30, 2012 4:30:59 GMT 12
The failure occurred in the two port side engines (1 & 2) on the ground as the aircraft was easing towards full power at the start of her take-off roll. She is now back in her hangar where the technical team will investigate the problem. Initial thought is that the symptoms are very much like those experienced when something is ingested by an engine so we will be investigating all possible sources.
The Vulcan project had a total of eight spare engines when it started, and they have used two....Still a disaster for the air show season.
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Post by aeromedia on Jun 4, 2012 8:58:47 GMT 12
That's a sad state of affairs. Ingested silica bags?  Where the hell would they have come from? They've worked so incredibly hard to keep that Vulcan in the air that to miss the Mall Jubilee Flypast is unspeakable. I admire their gritty British "never give in" attitude that has got them this far against seemingly impossible odds. Total respect. I hope they can get their new engines fitted and get operational ASAP. Funds, as ever, are tighter than a ducks arse. |
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Post by skyhawkdon on Jun 6, 2012 18:52:45 GMT 12
That is a pretty serious mistake leaving those in the engines/intakes. It could have resulted in the loss of the aircraft and crew. Hopefully the engines are recoverable.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 6, 2012 20:54:11 GMT 12
In my opinion when I watched the flypast last night over Buckingham Palace, nothing could have come close to being as impressive as the sight of that Lancaster with two Spitifres tucked up close on either wing, and the Hurrcicane so close behind the Lanc that the tail gunner could have leaned out and got a haircut. A truly magic moment and as impressive as the 1000 boats on the Thames which I stayed up till 4am watching on Sunday/Monday.
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Post by sparrow on Jun 6, 2012 21:06:14 GMT 12
I was lucky enough to see them again last weekend at the Jubilee airshow at Duxford,but all my photos are out of focus,I assume the sun made it hard for me to see   |
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Post by gunny on Jun 7, 2012 3:26:51 GMT 12
In my opinion when I watched the flypast last night over Buckingham Palace, nothing could have come close to being as impressive as the sight of that Lancaster with two Spitifres tucked up close on either wing, and the Hurrcicane so close behind the Lanc that the tail gunner could have leaned out and got a haircut. A truly magic moment and as impressive as the 1000 boats on the Thames which I stayed up till 4am watching on Sunday/Monday. Dave i just found this pic from the Lanc's tail gun position, so yeah pretty close Attachments:
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Post by raymond on Jul 20, 2012 20:17:05 GMT 12
kathrynaviationnews.com/?paged=42Vulcan bomber set to roar at Bournemouth Air Festival GET ready for the Vulcan Effect. Bournemouth Air Festival organisers have confirmed that the legendary Cold War bomber will fly twice at this year’s event, which takes place between August 30 and September 2. The crowd-puller, the only flying example in the world, will take to the sky between the piers on Saturday, September 1, and Sunday, September 2. It is a special year for the jet, as it marks the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, 60 years since the first prototype Vulcan took to the air and 30 years since it played a vital role in the Falklands War. The Saturday display has been made possible thanks to sponsorship from Wimborne-based company AIRglide Ltd and its business partner Action Aviation. Jon Weaver, air festival director, said: “Securing the Vulcan is a great achievement – we are delighted to welcome the aircraft back and I know Saturday’s display will be much anticipated.” Dr Robert Pleming, CEO of Vulcan to the Sky Trust, which runs the aircraft, added: “We are absolutely delighted to be displaying twice at this year’s Air Festival and it’s with thanks to our sponsors AIRglide Ltd and Action Aviation that we are able to do so.” Related links Now Vulcan fans will be crossing their fingers that the war bird – which the Vulcan to the Sky Trust battles constantly to keep in the air – stays fit to fly. It was grounded ahead of last year’s Bournemouth event – meaning it had to pull out – and also hit technical troubles earlier this year, but at the moment it is all systems go. David Stoneman, MD of AIRglide Ltd, said: “We are honoured to be supporting the appearance of the Vulcan at this year’s Air Festival. It’s a unique opportunity to be associated with the weekend Vulcan Effect, particularly in such a significant year. “We hope festival-goers enjoy the beauty of this remarkable aircraft.”
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Post by gunny on Jul 20, 2012 21:55:05 GMT 12
Great news! Hope we see some footage soon.
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Post by rayo on Jul 21, 2012 16:58:24 GMT 12
In the meantime something savour from Planestv.com
Avro Vulcan XH558 in formation with the Red Arrows to mark the opening of Farnborough International Airshow 2012.
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Post by skyhawkdon on Aug 1, 2012 21:18:35 GMT 12
A bit over enthusiastic with the aerodymanic braking on landing - the tail scrapes the ground!
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Post by DragonflyDH90 on Aug 20, 2012 18:35:58 GMT 12
The Vulcan has a warning stinger on the tail, it flicks on a series of warning lights as it gets closer and closer hopefully allowing maximum aerodynamic breaking whilst staying away from a tail strike.
There is a light that comes on after the first touch on the stinger and another after that which is sometimes called "the too late light".
I think it was more an illusion due to the curve in the runway but it was close, it usually is however
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