Top 10 low pass flybys

I had the great experience of seeing an A380 flyby a couple of weeks ago. I was at the Mall in Cribbs Causeway having a nice cup of tea and could hear a planes engines roaring, it sounded really low but couldn't tell what it was. Then looking out the window I could see the massive thing banking round and heading straight for us as if it was about to land in the mall itself!! It passed right over the top of the mall (which has a glass roof) and suffice to say we quickly drank up and headed outside to check it out but it didn't come back round again, gutting. Did see it land at Filton a few moments later though, man that thing has presence. :eek:

Some great videos in here, had plenty experiences of flybys at Fairford over the years, nothing quite like it. I wish soooooooo much I could get the chance to go up in a jet, sadly the chances are pretty non existant. :(
 
Jonny69 said:
Maybe if it's on youtube, Gord, a blatant hint on how to find it will be sufficient :D

I'm surprised two of the videos posted haven't been pulled up on yet.
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It's on ********.com but doesn't seem to be searchable.

Maybe if I just direct you to the user who posted it I'd still be within the forum rules?

http://www.********.com/user/omis119
 
Greg0986 said:
It's illegal? and BTW it was a military airshow. They probably got clearance to do it. If it's illegal why did the Concord do it then? :D
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Concorde has never gone supersonic over soil in UK airspace.

If the jet you saw went supersonic over your head you would have heard more than just a bang. Plus you'd have lost your hearing for a good while.
 
oli356 said:
Surprised that more of these pilots aren't... Though I wonder more, what they are actually doing (why they are in the air :)
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Low fly training. Hug the deck and they are only visible for a matter of seconds rather than a minute or more when flying higher.

[TW]Fox;17547361 said:
Is there anything cooler than Aviation?

Really?

I dont think there is.
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Diesel Locomotives? Definately!


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It doesn't compare to the vids here. But last summer I was at a beach on the south coast. There was an air show somewhere nearby and a Lancaster bomber came in low from the sea and over the beach . The noise and vibration from it's engines was terrific :)
 
A little off topic but we have covered a few low landings. Don't miss this on Five tonight:

World's Most Extreme Airports (Documentary)

Time - 19:30 - 21:00 (1 hour and 30 minutes long)

When - Thursday 14th October on Five

Feature-length documentary highlighting the treacherous conditions that airlines face as they navigate the world's most dangerous airports. Every day, airline pilots deal with unpredictable weather, tough terrain, high-rise buildings and short runways with sheer drops. But there are ten airports that take these conditions to the extreme. This film provides a rundown of the most notorious airports in the world, where airline staff fight a constant battle to ensure the operation runs smoothly and safely.

(Editor's Choice, Followed by Five News at 9, Subtitles)
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:)
 
i could swear i've heard the sound barrier being broken a lot just in my garden? I guess its because i live near elvington airfield though (longest UK runway and where richard hammond nearly killed himself) maybe the great yorkshire airshow gets clearance for it
 
Many years ago I had the privilege of seeing the late great Ray Hanna doing a demo/practice in his Spitifire, which involved barrelling down the runway at Bassingbourn with his prop about four feet off the concrete. He was so low that the slight rise in the middle of the runway was enough to hide him. He was a god-like pilot though.


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