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MACH LOOP

PostPosted:Thu Mar 22, 2018 7:24 pm
by Moli
I went over to the Mach Loop again earlier this week...bloomin' freezing. There is something fantastically magical about seeing an aircraft fast & low away from an airfield that makes it all worthwhile.
Please note that the Red Arrow is Red 1 with 1 POB.

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Moli

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Re: MACH LOOP

PostPosted:Fri Mar 23, 2018 8:07 am
by Colonel Panic
Can you give some details of where (exactly) to go - & where to look in advance for "activity" time tables etc? Have never been quite quite fancy a trip over there. TIA

Re: MACH LOOP

PostPosted:Fri Mar 23, 2018 8:09 am
by Flyin'Dutch'
Very impressive and thanks for sharing!

The tiltrotor is an ugly beast!

Re: MACH LOOP

PostPosted:Fri Mar 23, 2018 8:12 am
by johnm
Colonel Panic wrote:Can you give some details of where (exactly) to go - & where to look in advance for "activity" time tables etc? Have never been quite quite fancy a trip over there. TIA


Let me Google that for you :D :D :D

Re: MACH LOOP

PostPosted:Fri Mar 23, 2018 8:35 am
by Moli
Col P

The google link in the above post is a good site for information.
There is no best time, or published time table (no Mil flying at weekends), it is pretty much pot luck although low cloud will put a stop to play as the jets need to be able to fly VFR whilst doing 420 Kts at 500 feet.
Most locations involve a bit of a climb but nothing too arduous, wrap up well as it can get pretty cold. There are often large gaps in between anything flying through but the scenery is stunning so its a nice spot to while away the hours.

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Moli

Re: MACH LOOP

PostPosted:Sat Mar 24, 2018 2:48 pm
by RichardDavies
Stunning pictures, still never had the chance to get there. One day.

Re: MACH LOOP

PostPosted:Tue Apr 17, 2018 12:51 pm
by Charles Hunt
Fabulous pics. Thanks.

Re: MACH LOOP

PostPosted:Fri Apr 27, 2018 5:41 pm
by Moli
Went back over to the Mach Loop yesterday, love a swept Tornado. It will be a sad day when these go out of service next year :(

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Moli