Mach Loop early Feb 2014

[Stuck In A Lift]

I am venturing to Snowdonia next week, does anyone know if it will be worthwhile heading to the Mach Loop for a bit of spotting?

[montymoo]

They normally put something up here -> https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/operati...
But it dosent appear to have been updated recently.

Maybe check back in a couple of days?

[lloyd h]

montymoo said:

They normally put something up here -> https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/operati...
But it dosent appear to have been updated recently.

Maybe check back in a couple of days?

Don't pay any attention to that, its just the allocated time for the TTA areas in the LFA's where jets are cleared down to 100ft. Although the timings are published it doesn't mean anything is booked in and its also more over towards Llyn Cwellyn I think, not actually part of the Mach Loop.

Not sure how much activity you'll see to be honest as IX, 1 & 6 Squadrons have gone out for Red Flag in the states. I doubt you'll see anything from Marham so I'd say something from Coningsby/Valley/Brize which isn't an awful lot to be honest!

[montymoo]

Ahh, apologies for the wrong info,

Lloyd H thanks for the heads up, you may have saved me a wasted journey myself.

[pherlopolus]

How busy is the mach loop over late July/early august? Bros in law is over from the states and fancied a half day up there...?

[Stuck In A Lift]

Thanks for the heads up chaps, I will be in the area anyway. I am perfectly happy sat around the mountains, just relaxing.

Do the jets get low onto the lake behind Cader idris, or is that just a trick of the videos posted?

[lloyd h]

Do you mean Tal Y Llyn? I can post a map up when I'm at the comp tomorrow if you'd like.

[160]

yesterday we had a couple of typhoons and a tornado but that was about it, This was around about 10am. So far today there has been nothing.

edit: they have just turned up.

Edited by 160 on Tuesday 28th January 12:51

[D4VE 3LL]

lloyd h said:

Don't pay any attention to that, its just the allocated time for the TTA areas in the LFA's where jets are cleared down to 100ft. Although the timings are published it doesn't mean anything is booked in and its also more over towards Llyn Cwellyn I think, not actually part of the Mach Loop.

Not sure how much activity you'll see to be honest as IX, 1 & 6 Squadrons have gone out for Red Flag in the states. I doubt you'll see anything from Marham so I'd say something from Coningsby/Valley/Brize which isn't an awful lot to be honest!

LFA7T is down near Llandovery/Sennybridge/Tregaron and South of the loop

[Shaw Tarse]

Having seen pics from the mach loop, I'm intrigued, where is it?
Very simple directions needed!

[D4VE 3LL]

Near Dolgellau in mid-Wales.

[Stuck In A Lift]

lloyd h said:

Do you mean Tal Y Llyn? I can post a map up when I'm at the comp tomorrow if you'd like.

I do yes, I love sitting by that lake. Do they fly low over it? Hopefully I will get a few treats

ETA- Not a bad view:

Edited by Stuck In A Lift on Tuesday 28th January 20:05

[Stuck In A Lift]

Shaw Tarse said:

Having seen pics from the mach loop, I'm intrigued, where is it?
Very simple directions needed!

Google 'Mach Loop Hotel', the hotel that comes up is pretty much at the base of one of the popular viewing points.

[lloyd h]

D4VE 3LL said:

lloyd h said:

Don't pay any attention to that, its just the allocated time for the TTA areas in the LFA's where jets are cleared down to 100ft. Although the timings are published it doesn't mean anything is booked in and its also more over towards Llyn Cwellyn I think, not actually part of the Mach Loop.

Not sure how much activity you'll see to be honest as IX, 1 & 6 Squadrons have gone out for Red Flag in the states. I doubt you'll see anything from Marham so I'd say something from Coningsby/Valley/Brize which isn't an awful lot to be honest!

LFA7T is down near Llandovery/Sennybridge/Tregaron and South of the loop

I.e not in the Loop then like I said Gayvey?

Stuck In A Lift said:

lloyd h said:

Do you mean Tal Y Llyn? I can post a map up when I'm at the comp tomorrow if you'd like.

I do yes, I love sitting by that lake. Do the fly low over it? Hopefully I will get a few treats

Ahh yeah they'll either go straight out over the lake or left at Corris Corner just before the lake!

[Stuck In A Lift]

lloyd h said:

Ahh yeah they'll either go straight out over the lake or left at Corris Corner just before the lake!

Thanks Lloyd. I will take my chances by the lake for a bit, then wander up Cad.

If any other PH'ers are around next week let me know, it's always good to meet a fellow car / fast jet nut