Vulcan to the Sky update - Norwich, 24th Feb
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This one? 
NOTAM:
NAVW: Q)EGTT/QRTCA/IV/BO/W/000/030/5229N00108W003
FROM 07/08/20 09:00 TO 07/09/07 15:00 J3816/07
D)AUG 20-24, 28-31, SEP 03-07 09:00-15:00
E)RESTRICTED AREA(TEMPORARY) FOR VULCAN TEST FLYING AT BRUNTINGTHORPE. RESTRICTION OF FLYING REGULATIONS MADE UNDER ARTICLE 96 OF ANO 2005 (MIL ACFT SHOULD COMPLY WITH JSP552 2001.135.9).NO ACFT TO FLY WI AREA BOUNDED BY CIRCLE OF RAD 3NM CENTRED AT 522913N 0010750W
EXCEPT ACFT FLYING WITH PERMISSION OF OPERATOR OF BRUNTINGTHORPE AERODROME OR IN THE SERVICE OF LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE. AUS 07-08-0518/3429/AS7
F)SFC G)3000FT AMSL
NOTAM:
NAVW: Q)EGTT/QRTCA/IV/BO/W/000/030/5229N00108W003
FROM 07/08/20 09:00 TO 07/09/07 15:00 J3816/07
D)AUG 20-24, 28-31, SEP 03-07 09:00-15:00
E)RESTRICTED AREA(TEMPORARY) FOR VULCAN TEST FLYING AT BRUNTINGTHORPE. RESTRICTION OF FLYING REGULATIONS MADE UNDER ARTICLE 96 OF ANO 2005 (MIL ACFT SHOULD COMPLY WITH JSP552 2001.135.9).NO ACFT TO FLY WI AREA BOUNDED BY CIRCLE OF RAD 3NM CENTRED AT 522913N 0010750W
EXCEPT ACFT FLYING WITH PERMISSION OF OPERATOR OF BRUNTINGTHORPE AERODROME OR IN THE SERVICE OF LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE. AUS 07-08-0518/3429/AS7
F)SFC G)3000FT AMSL
First engine runs. There's a blow by blow commentary on the TVOC forum. It's a complete hoot, a bunch of guys commenting on what they're all watching on the webcams, kinda reminds me of one of the GP threads on heredivine` said:
Well.....
They towed her outa the hanger yesterday and over to the test pan where they can run her up safely.
All 4 20201's were dry started yesterday - in other words - turned over without fuel, using the air start system to ensure lubricant was getting to the right places and everything was moving properly.
However, end of the day - they fired up No3. This engine has been in storage and not run for over....
20 YEARS!
The engine is officially older than many people I know supporting the return to flight!
Today on the other hand, they started early. All 4 and the AARP have been started and have been run in pairs I believe.
Let the howling commence!
And what kind up update like this would it be without...
A video...
Simon/~Flibster
They towed her outa the hanger yesterday and over to the test pan where they can run her up safely.
All 4 20201's were dry started yesterday - in other words - turned over without fuel, using the air start system to ensure lubricant was getting to the right places and everything was moving properly.
However, end of the day - they fired up No3. This engine has been in storage and not run for over....
20 YEARS!
The engine is officially older than many people I know supporting the return to flight!
Today on the other hand, they started early. All 4 and the AARP have been started and have been run in pairs I believe.
Let the howling commence!
And what kind up update like this would it be without...
A video...
Simon/~Flibster
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Niiiice!
I expect higher quality videos later!
The sound was terrible!
Well done lads!!!
I expect higher quality videos later!
The sound was terrible!
Well done lads!!!
Thought it'd be worth me doing another update.
3 of the 4 engines have been fully set up, however at least one has had to be dropped out of the aircraft again due to a hydraulic line bursting. That will have to be replaced and then the hydraulics will need to be re-bled and tested. The line that burst was one of the originals - this will be replaced from a new from spares.
Bit of a delay, but she had been out recently with the chute packed. Yet to know if she moved under her own power and popped the chute.
Taxiing isn't a large part of the test routine though.
However, she has been totally defuelled and weighed. The CoG has been established and has had extra balast added to bering it into the correct range. Red Slab was beefed up to bring the CoG forward.
Lots of flying controls setup still to be done. It's not the easiest thing to do.
But, as I will have 24 hours notice of the first flight I am hoping to be able to get there to see her go overhead.
The first flight will be announced to the press before hand and they will be there for it, however it will not be going out live in case of problems.
Believe it or not, once the hydrauylic line is repaired, they are still going through the paperwork for all the work that has been carried out. Ass the CAA have been involved all the way along, there shouldn't be much of a hold up there.
Gettign the aircrew together is also proving to be a sticking point, many of them have gone on holiday.
Still, the official answer on flight is still: "When she's ready."
The number of engineers has been dramatically reduced, but as the rectification work has been completed thats not a issue. It's almost down to the crew that will maintain her over the next few years.
Still a few electical faults that have been isolated and need rectification. But, nothing too bad.
However, aircrew will be at the hanger on Monday. Sadly, the hydraulics will not be completed until late PM anyway. Familiarisation possibilty?
Anyway - video time
Flying control testing
High power run
And the best - No4 engine going to max.. Howl bitch!
Simon/~Flibster
3 of the 4 engines have been fully set up, however at least one has had to be dropped out of the aircraft again due to a hydraulic line bursting. That will have to be replaced and then the hydraulics will need to be re-bled and tested. The line that burst was one of the originals - this will be replaced from a new from spares.
Bit of a delay, but she had been out recently with the chute packed. Yet to know if she moved under her own power and popped the chute.
Taxiing isn't a large part of the test routine though.
However, she has been totally defuelled and weighed. The CoG has been established and has had extra balast added to bering it into the correct range. Red Slab was beefed up to bring the CoG forward.
Lots of flying controls setup still to be done. It's not the easiest thing to do.
But, as I will have 24 hours notice of the first flight I am hoping to be able to get there to see her go overhead.
The first flight will be announced to the press before hand and they will be there for it, however it will not be going out live in case of problems.
Believe it or not, once the hydrauylic line is repaired, they are still going through the paperwork for all the work that has been carried out. Ass the CAA have been involved all the way along, there shouldn't be much of a hold up there.
Gettign the aircrew together is also proving to be a sticking point, many of them have gone on holiday.
Still, the official answer on flight is still: "When she's ready."
The number of engineers has been dramatically reduced, but as the rectification work has been completed thats not a issue. It's almost down to the crew that will maintain her over the next few years.
Still a few electical faults that have been isolated and need rectification. But, nothing too bad.
However, aircrew will be at the hanger on Monday.
Sadly, the hydraulics will not be completed until late PM anyway. Familiarisation possibilty?Anyway - video time
Flying control testing
High power run
And the best - No4 engine going to max.. Howl bitch!
Simon/~Flibster
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Despite it being a sad weekend for airshow enthusiasts, it's very hard not to grin when listening to that. Thanks for the update.
Andrew McP
Would I be correct?
That looks like XM607 to me.
Don't expect her to be there much longer sadly.
Simon/~Flibster