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Post by Bradford Traveller on Apr 15, 2010 8:43:06 GMT 1
Not got any details but there's some volcanic ash from Iceland in LBA airspace.
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Post by timelesstable on Apr 15, 2010 11:22:54 GMT 1
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Post by timelesstable on Apr 15, 2010 19:34:04 GMT 1
The latest news reports are now saying the ban in the UK Air Space will stay in force until 7:00 am tomorrow
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Post by busman3 on Apr 15, 2010 19:41:31 GMT 1
Looking at press reports it would appear that the 7am time is optomistic as by then the cload will be over europe.
Therefore UK airports may be ok but they wont be able to fly to european destinations.
The yorkshire air ambulance as also been grounded
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Post by jack97 on Apr 15, 2010 21:50:39 GMT 1
i doubt the air ambulance would be grounded as they are allowing emergency flights, and the helicopter flies at low level any way....also last time this volcano exploded in 1821 it lasted for 2 years, should be intresting though, also flights not now to resume until 13:00 fri at the earliest....
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Post by busman3 on Apr 15, 2010 22:15:02 GMT 1
i doubt the air ambulance would be grounded as they are allowing emergency flights, and the helicopter flies at low level any way....also last time this volcano exploded in 1821 it lasted for 2 years, should be intresting though, also flights not now to resume until 13:00 fri at the earliest.... According to a spokesman for the yorkshire air ambluance which was broadcast on BBC radio sheffield (and other yorkshire stations ) at 1300 hours today the air ambulance was grounded The current report is , as you say , all airports shut till 1300 hours friday - however, looking at some reports they sugest saturday for USA flights then next week europe. Thats if the volcano stops throwing stuff out |
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Post by timelesstable on Apr 16, 2010 7:40:32 GMT 1
Nothing in the sky today until 19:00 at the earliest.
Disruption could linger on well into the week-end.
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Post by lysander on Apr 16, 2010 11:52:04 GMT 1
A continuation of current weather patterns and continuing eruptions could, potentially, mean disruption for a long time! The old internal combustion engine with huge air-filters and suitable air-frames might be the future of very much more expensive, slower and inconvenient air transport! What a frightening prospect!  |
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Post by 576 Gemini 2 on Apr 16, 2010 15:46:34 GMT 1
I just heard a helicopter flying over my house!
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Post by lysander on Apr 16, 2010 16:23:46 GMT 1
I have an acquaintance who reckons he is taking his Cessna up tomorrow....isn't the danger of ash ingestion only above a certain altitude?
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Post by timelesstable on Apr 17, 2010 7:28:14 GMT 1
No plane spotting this week-end then.........
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Post by fwybuses on Apr 17, 2010 13:09:40 GMT 1
I have an acquaintance who reckons he is taking his Cessna up tomorrow....isn't the danger of ash ingestion only above a certain altitude? Well the airspace is shut. He can do it if he wants, but he will commit several avation crimes and a nice hefty fine, plus no insurance [so if anything god help it does go wrong, he wont get anything]. Rang multi-flight and my lesson was off, no one is up and the latest news will come at 01:00. |
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Post by busman3 on Apr 17, 2010 18:45:46 GMT 1
No plane spotting this week-end then......... Not unless you are at an airport then it is absolutley full |
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Post by Matty on Apr 17, 2010 22:12:15 GMT 1
I saw a plane flying over Halifax today, but I suppose it will be an old one with propellors.
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Post by lysander on Apr 18, 2010 15:35:18 GMT 1
Air space shut or not I have seen a couple of light aircraft as well as a helicopter flying overhead in S Y. According to one report I read flying is permitted up to a maximum altitude of 3,000ft.
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Post by kendall17 on Apr 19, 2010 1:22:46 GMT 1
Aye seen the odd light aircraft.
Ryanair - everything cancelled til Weds. Most airports closed. Poland have opened 4 in the north and centre regions. BA sent an aircraft from Heathrow to Ireland this evening on a test!
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Post by busman3 on Apr 19, 2010 16:06:55 GMT 1
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Post by Bradford Traveller on May 24, 2011 11:04:28 GMT 1
Not got any details but there's some volcanic ash from Iceland in LBA airspace. ? Couple of incoming flights cancelled this morning, hopefully not as bad as last year |
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