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Aviation Waffle / UK "spares" - get your wish list ready

« Last post by Shamrock145 on January 13, 2015, 12:26:51 pm »

According to The Irish Times 12th Jan 2015, a new agreement is to be signed between the Irish and UK governments that

... will involve the Irish Army training British soldiers in peacekeeping operations as part of a wide-ranging deal involving closer co-operation between the two defence forces. Another aspect of the agreement provides that the Irish Army will be provided, free of charge, with equipment that is surplus to the requirements of the British army.

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/ireland-and-uk-agree-historic-defence-agreement-1.2062356

So, what relatively fresh ex-Army Air Corps or ex-RAF items might be of interest?

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Air Corps News / Fouga Magister article

« Last post by Silver on December 11, 2014, 06:47:41 pm »

The current edition of 'Airfix Model World' (Jan 2015) has an excellent five-page article on the history of Fouga's in Irish Air Corps service. The magazine also includes a 6-page article on the Airfix IAC Fouga scale model, plus a centre page poster pull-out featuring IAC Fouga's in flight.

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Aviation Waffle / Small Flying Machine. (4 Props)

« Last post by skyview on October 01, 2014, 11:24:24 am »

Was delivering empties to Kilbarry Buisness Park near Baldonnel early last week,
Heard an unusual sound coming from above, looked up and saw small UAV in a hover 10>15 metres above..

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Aviation Waffle / Re: Coast Guard S-92 v S-61

« Last post by Shamrock145 on August 25, 2014, 08:55:21 pm »

Thanks PP 

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Aviation Waffle / Re: Coast Guard S-92 v S-61

« Last post by Pink Panther on August 24, 2014, 09:32:41 pm »

No performance penalty in relation to speed, but an increase in fuel burn.The gear is raised and lowered as required, it can be left down for short hops. If travelling any distance the gear will normally be up. The 92 differs to the 61 in relation to winching in that the gear has to be down to prevent EGPWS aural warnings.

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Irish Air Corps / Re: 270

« Last post by Irish251 on August 14, 2014, 04:05:39 pm »

270 returned home to Baldonnel today after repairs in Germany.

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UK Air Shows / Lancasters @ Portrush 2014

« Last post by Shamrock145 on August 10, 2014, 02:00:05 pm »

The BBMF and Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Avro Lancasters are due at the Portrush show on both 6th & 7th of September.

http://www.warplane.com/lancaster-2014-uk-tour.aspx

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Aviation Waffle / Re: Coast Guard S-92 v S-61

« Last post by Shamrock145 on August 08, 2014, 02:15:03 pm »

Another S-92 query.

Having observed the Dublin machine operating over the city and off the coast, it appears to fly with the landing gear constantly down. Is this SOP or a feature of the individual aircraft? Is there a performance penalty for this and what's the reason for it?

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Other Aviation Events / Ulster Aviation Society open days at Long Kesh cancelled

« Last post by Tony Kearns on August 05, 2014, 02:54:26 pm »

According to the Ulster Aviation Society Website, the open days on August 23/24 is cancelled. Pity it was always a great day.
Tony K

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Scale Aircraft Modelling / Re: New Airfix 1/72nd Scale Fouga 2014

« Last post by Claudel Hopson on August 04, 2014, 01:39:39 pm »

Hi Lads

Now it's official, Fouga is on it's way.

http://www.airfix.com/aircraft/1-72-scale-military-aircraft/fouga-magister-1-72.html