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Irish Air Corps / Re: What's the jet buzzing around Baldonnell?
« on: June 03, 2010, 11:47:44 pm »
Is this the same one that was at the last air spectacular, was flown by an English fellow, cant remember his name?
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Aviation Photography / You and your Camera gear!
« on: May 26, 2010, 10:13:22 am »
Since this is a photography aviation orientated website we should all say a little about our camera gear.I look at some pics and think wow i wonder what lens and camera was used to get that shot!
I use an Olympus E-3 and an E-520 cameras.Lenses, Zuiko ED 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5(my cameras have a x2 crop factor so the lens is 100-400mm effectively), Zuiko ED 12-60mm 1:2.8-4.0 SWD and im going to add the EC14 x1.4 Teleconverter before RIAT.
I use an Olympus E-3 and an E-520 cameras.Lenses, Zuiko ED 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5(my cameras have a x2 crop factor so the lens is 100-400mm effectively), Zuiko ED 12-60mm 1:2.8-4.0 SWD and im going to add the EC14 x1.4 Teleconverter before RIAT.
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UK Air Shows / Re: RIAT 2010
« on: May 26, 2010, 09:14:14 am »
Baldonnel-boy, im staying in the city lodge guest house on 72 weston road.The website says it's right in the middle of the city.A lift would be great and if we could arrange it, thanks.Im really looking forward to it now.Im just going to head over on the friday and hopefully the weather will hold up too!Im hoping there will be a MiG-29 there!that would make the weekend for me!
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UK Air Shows / Re: RIAT 2010
« on: May 25, 2010, 11:44:51 pm »
Thanks for the advice and replies.I think im going to go ahead and book flights and accommadation tomorrow.I found a lodge in gloucester about 16 miles from Fairford for £120 for 3 nights , so i'll just taxi it or bus it from there.Return flights, a roof over my head and tickets to the airshow should be had for around £230-50.Not too bad!anyone else staying in gloucester?
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UK Air Shows / Re: RIAT 2010
« on: May 24, 2010, 12:06:49 pm »
Im thinking about going to the show this year, but a few questions.Number 1, tickets!what sort of ticket should i buy?i was on RIAT's website and there are more tickets and passes than i can think off, quite confusing.Is there a ticket that allows you to walk along the static display and still get a good spot on the flightline?
Number 2, Is the display the exact same on both days and is it worth going both days?
Number 3, Accomadation, any recommendations from those of you that were there before?
Cheers.
Number 2, Is the display the exact same on both days and is it worth going both days?
Number 3, Accomadation, any recommendations from those of you that were there before?
Cheers.
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Irish Air Shows / Re: Portrush show saved....
« on: May 13, 2010, 07:46:47 pm »
I cant wait for this airshow, i've just reserved a €6000 pro-grade lens to hire for that weekend!I was thinking screw it i might aswell enjoy one of the only decent airshows in the country and get the best pictures i can from it!
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Irish Air Shows / Re: Airshow 100 Punchestown 6-7th june 2010
« on: May 09, 2010, 02:51:07 pm »
What a shame the show is cancelled, looks like Portrush will be the biggest aishow in the country once again.Maybe the Air Corps could participate in the Airshow there this year, saying it is the 100th year of flight here?
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Irish Air Corps / Re: Air Corps PC-9 has crashed in Connemara
« on: October 13, 2009, 04:04:21 pm »
This is very sad indeed, i heard about the crash on a news bulletin on the way home from work last night and couldnt believe it. RIP
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Irish Air Shows / Re: Portrush 2009
« on: September 04, 2009, 10:22:23 pm »
Im there, aslong as i make the train in time!I've got my usual rock on the edge of the cliffs picked out, and if the A380 does the circuit im hoping it should come right over my head!Fingers crossed!I'll try to get a few pics up hopefully tomorrow night or sunday morning! 
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Irish Air Corps / Re: Alouettes on the move
« on: June 02, 2009, 11:19:52 pm »
Thanks Tony.
I assume going on to serve in another military?That would be remarkable if they did.
There must not be many of those 7.62mm guns left laying around for the Fouga's.
They must be secretly sending the AIII's and the armed Fouga's to Chad to support the army! ::)please note sarcasim everyone!
I assume going on to serve in another military?That would be remarkable if they did.
There must not be many of those 7.62mm guns left laying around for the Fouga's.
They must be secretly sending the AIII's and the armed Fouga's to Chad to support the army! ::)please note sarcasim everyone!
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Irish Air Corps / Re: Alouettes on the move
« on: June 02, 2009, 09:40:50 pm »
I wonder have they all actually been sold or what the story is with them?Also has the fouga that was to go on display in the courtyard in Collins barracks been moved there yet?
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Irish Air Corps / Re: The Irish Air Corps, An Illustrated Guide.
« on: June 02, 2009, 09:35:54 pm »
Where did you buy it?I was in Easons on O'Connell street and they dont have it in yet and the lady said there is no trace of it on their system yet!?
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Aviation Waffle / Re: Heads Up, Display Times For Salthill Friday29th/Saturday30th
« on: May 29, 2009, 02:06:39 am »
Thanks Fouga, should be down at around midday tomorrow!Cant wait for the whole weekend in general, its going ot be mad! 
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Irish Air Shows / Re: Portrush 2009
« on: May 13, 2009, 08:49:20 pm »
Wow, brilliant line up, looking forward to seeing the vampire flying.Is the RFA Largs Bay going to be carrying out the mock assault both days?
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Irish Air Shows / Re: salthill 2009???
« on: January 11, 2009, 10:09:04 pm »
Would any of you guys be able to guesstimate how much it would take to pay for the show?If every person that attended the show donated a few euro, it would pay for itself and sure alot would give more than a few euro, i know i would!Would the merlin door issue and the more than likely rise in insurance be a factor also!?