Farnborough Air Show 2016

[Trevatanus]

Will apparently have a Fairey Gannet Flying, I had no idea that there were any still airworthy!

https://www.facebook.com/FaireyGannetXT752/?fref=p...

[lynothehammer]

Can't see Farnborough being too happy about them announcing it, pretty sure they'd have wanted this as an exclusive but i see the owners are touting for business too.

All seems a bit strange really, surely the airshow would pay the costs of transport.

[Trevatanus]

lynothehammer said:

Can't see Farnborough being too happy about them announcing it, pretty sure they'd have wanted this as an exclusive but i see the owners are touting for business too.

All seems a bit strange really, surely the airshow would pay the costs of transport.

Hope it pans out better than the ME 262 from last time.

[Trevatanus]

Mostly subject to confirmation, but if it all turns up, I'll be pleased. (especially the C5)!

F-18
F-15
F-16
MV-22
C-130J
C-5
MH60
P-3
P-8
CH-47
AH-64 Apache
PA-31 Navajo
B727
RUAG Do 228
BN Islander
BN Defender
Mi-8MTV-1
AirbusHelo 135
Stolp Starduster
Pilatus PC-12NG
Pilatus PC-21
Airbus A400M
Airbus A350
Airbus A380
Embraer ERJ135LR
Embraer E-190 E2
Embraer KC 390
Embraer Tucano EMB 312
Cirrus SR22T
Gulfstream G450
Gulfstream G280
Gulfstream G650
Bombardier Global 5000
Bombardier Global 6000
Bombardier CRJ900
Bombardier Q400
Bombardier CS300
Bombardier Learjet 75
Bell 429
Bell 407
Bell 505
An-178
DHC-6 Twin Otter
Ce208 Caravan
Textron AirLand Scorpion
Beechcraft 350
Beachcraft T-6A
ATR 72-600
Sukhoi Superjet 100

eta: Boeing Civilian seems conspicuous by it's absence :/

[ecsrobin]

The gannet is not coming to the UK this year and will be doing the circuit next year if all goes well.

[AshVX220]

Trevatanus said:

Mostly subject to confirmation, but if it all turns up, I'll be pleased. (especially the C5)!

F-18
F-15
F-16
MV-22
C-130J
C-5
MH60
P-3
P-8
CH-47
AH-64 Apache
PA-31 Navajo
B727
RUAG Do 228
BN Islander
BN Defender
Mi-8MTV-1
AirbusHelo 135
Stolp Starduster
Pilatus PC-12NG
Pilatus PC-21
Airbus A400M
Airbus A350
Airbus A380
Embraer ERJ135LR
Embraer E-190 E2
Embraer KC 390
Embraer Tucano EMB 312
Cirrus SR22T
Gulfstream G450
Gulfstream G280
Gulfstream G650
Bombardier Global 5000
Bombardier Global 6000
Bombardier CRJ900
Bombardier Q400
Bombardier CS300
Bombardier Learjet 75
Bell 429
Bell 407
Bell 505
An-178
DHC-6 Twin Otter
Ce208 Caravan
Textron AirLand Scorpion
Beechcraft 350
Beachcraft T-6A
ATR 72-600
Sukhoi Superjet 100

eta: Boeing Civilian seems conspicuous by it's absence :/

I think you can add F-35b to that list too.

[zsdom]

ecsrobin said:

The gannet is not coming to the UK this year and will be doing the circuit next year if all goes well.

All goes well includes raising $1.6m to bring it & its equipment over

Sorry to say, but it wont happen

[Trevatanus]

More exciting news!
They have Tank Driving and Free fall stunt bags!

[Trevatanus]

Anyone in the area tomorrow, which sadly I won't be. It's press day, and there's often a flypast etc.

Aerobatic Activity will be carried out within the Farnborough ATZ" from 11 May 2016 10:30GMT (11:30 BST) to: 11 May 2016 11:30GMT (12:30 BST).

[pidsy]

Going on the Friday. Really looking forward to it.

[couzens]

Bit of hearsay currently going around at work, rumours are 2 A380 and a 747-800 something to do with Boeing celebrating anniversary?

Looking forward to being up close and personally with a jumbo!

[Trevatanus]

couzens said:

Bit of hearsay currently going around at work, rumours are 2 A380 and a 747-800 something to do with Boeing celebrating anniversary?

Looking forward to being up close and personally with a jumbo!

If they all turn up AND the rumoured C5, there's going to be some big planes!

[couzens]

Trevatanus said:

If they all turn up AND the rumoured C5, there's going to be some big planes!

One 380, is static display and the other is doing the demo. The demo aircraft will be positioned on the east apron which is on the opposite side of the runway. How it will fit is another issue haha.

[Trevatanus]

couzens said:

Trevatanus said:

If they all turn up AND the rumoured C5, there's going to be some big planes!

One 380, is static display and the other is doing the demo. The demo aircraft will be positioned on the east apron which is on the opposite side of the runway. How it will fit is another issue haha.

Is the C5 still planned?

[Truckosaurus]

Is there any news on viewing restrictions (or not) yet?

[couzens]

I've not heard anything about the C5 unfortunately. With regards to viewing rstrictions, I'm not sure what you meen?

5 x F35s aparently. Not sure on that one though myself haha.

Edited by couzens on Thursday 26th May 08:33

[Eric Mc]

There are definitely going to be restrictions on where spectators can stand outside the airfield. The canal path on the Basingstoke Csanal at the end of the runway will be a no-go zone and it seems some of the perimeter roads will also be closed to standing spectators. A favourite spot is at Southwood Golf Club and there may be restrictions there.

[Guvernator]

Considering going this year but a have never been before so have a few questions.

1) Is traffic\parking a nightmare and if not, where's the best place to leave the car?

2) If yes to above would we be better going by train?

3) Is it worth staying overnight or can you see most things and get in and out in one day?

4) Where are the best viewing spots, I have a young daughter so ideally I'd like to stay away from the massive crowds.

[Trevatanus]

Guvernator said:

Considering going this year but a have never been before so have a few questions.

1) Is traffic\parking a nightmare and if not, where's the best place to leave the car?

Yes, it's a nightmare, but when you have many thousands of people descending on the area, it always will be. Having said that, it's well organised, and if its like previous years, you will be directed to a car park, and walk or be bused to the airfield.

2) If yes to above would we be better going by train?

Quite possibly.

3) Is it worth staying overnight or can you see most things and get in and out in one day?

Unless you booked a year ago, you will struggle to find accommodation locally.

4) Where are the best viewing spots, I have a young daughter so ideally I'd like to stay away from the massive crowds.

Leave that one to someone else.

[Eric Mc]

Regarding viewing spots, the crowd line runs more or less from the threshold of the runway at the A325 end to about the half way point. The ground actually slopes upwards from the runway to the road so you can actually get a decent view without having to sit right along the fence line. You can pay extra for a grandstand seat if you want but I've never bothered.

The picture below shows the airfield during one of the recent airshows. The white buildings in the top of the picture show the large exhibition chalets and the runway runs from the top left hand corner towards the bottom right hand corner.

The crowd line effectively lies parallel to the runway with the chalets behind and extends along the runway to about the half way point.