Mach Loop - Low Flying

[D4VE 3LL]

SlipStream77 said:

tuffer said:

^^^^^ Very nice, never seen that Tornado paint scheme before either, is that new?

Saudi camo I think.

Yup, from BAe Warton near Preston

Glad you like guys

[The real Apache]

Loving all the different coloured panels on the Herc, great reference for modellers

[2ky]

Why does the Herc have such patchy bodywork? I saw one not long ago and it looked like they had replaced the door and a large portion of the body work around it!!!

[XG332]

2ky said:

Why does the Herc have such patchy bodywork? I saw one not long ago and it looked like they had replaced the door and a large portion of the body work around it!!!

Replacing damaged parts from other parts. Last time i went up there was a herc with 3 green engines.

[D4VE 3LL]

They suffer huge corrosion problems when landing on sand and beaches etc and have to replace them, don't bother painting them back - too costly.
I'bve heard they'll all be that green colour soon as the paint is far more lasting and protecting than the silver/grey coat.

[XG332]

Thought I would dig this thread up, rather than start a new one.
Currently waiting for the clouds to lift and make a decision If I'm going to go up. Yesterday was crap weather aswell.

[B1G GK]

Not a Mach but a Windermere,
Was up at the Lowood the other week, walking across the car park there was abit of rumbling in the air, sounded tasty and there was a Chinook doing a low pass over Lake Windermere, from the Lowood left to right, proper gutted my phone was in the motor

[XG332]

Loads of high level today. Sadly the clouds stayed low

[D4VE 3LL]

Mate send me a text tomorrow if your going up again, I might be in the Brecons and will send you a text if anything heads your way. Shame it wasn't better for you. lots of F15s up high and only a Hawk was it today? Next week could be better, might get Chinooks if you're interested.

[XG332]

Yea I was out all today a few valleys down. Heard the 15s.
I would love to come up more often. But I don't get any days off in the week. But I may be upgrading to a 7D soon and she will need breaking in.

[Nidjit]

Can I just say - I absolutely adore this thread. Stunning pictures, and contributions from people that know what they're talking about Love it. Love. It.

OP - I'll drop you an email at some point and ask for a picture as a wallpaper if I may - I'm just deciding which one!

Nidj.

[XG332]

Just got home as planned. Low cloud again so I didn't venture up. Just had a call from my grandparents that the cloud has lifted and they have had 4 tornados. One being the lowest they have seen for a long while.

[D4VE 3LL]

XG332 said:

Just got home as planned. Low cloud again so I didn't venture up. Just had a call from my grandparents that the cloud has lifted and they have had 4 tornados. One being the lowest they have seen for a long while.

I've heard about a Tornado, flew up the Bwlch under all the mist and clag. would you mind me asking where abouts your grandparents live?

I was in the Elan Valley doing some waterfalls and heard an Eagle scream through the valley behind, never heard a noise like it. Awesome, awesome, awesome.

[D4VE 3LL]

Nidjit said:

Can I just say - I absolutely adore this thread. Stunning pictures, and contributions from people that know what they're talking about Love it. Love. It.

OP - I'll drop you an email at some point and ask for a picture as a wallpaper if I may - I'm just deciding which one!

Nidj.

Thanks, it's been great to hear other peoples stories and see other peoples images.
no worries regarding wallpaper.

[XG332]

D4VE 3LL said:

I've heard about a Tornado, flew up the Bwlch under all the mist and clag. would you mind me asking where abouts your grandparents live?

I was in the Elan Valley doing some waterfalls and heard an Eagle scream through the valley behind, never heard a noise like it. Awesome, awesome, awesome.

Carno

[D4VE 3LL]

Oohh I've got a spot i want to try out near there... Dolfach

[XG332]

Oh cool.
They get loads, and i mean loads of traffic as there house is bright white and situated between 2 valleys.
Its a through route to the loop.

[D4VE 3LL]

XG332 said:

Oh cool.
They get loads, and i mean loads of traffic as there house is bright white and situated between 2 valleys.
Its a through route to the loop.

My thinking is that the majority of jets follow the A470 all the way to Dolgellau from as far away as Carno and even Rhayader.

cheers mate

[IndyAndy777]

Just booked to stay in a farmhouse for 3 days near the Loop. We will be there 11,12,13 of April. Anyone from here going?

[sharpfocus]

I'm thinking of heading up on the 28th, or thereabouts. Is that likely to be a daft week to try and see anything?