VH-KDK Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 The strategically placed service station on the A303 right in line with Popham's runway 26. Just hope the fan keeps turning and don't undershoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F737MAX Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, VH-KDK said: The strategically placed service station on the A303 right in line with Popham's runway 26. Just hope the fan keeps turning and don't undershoot. It seems we have form in the UK for silly placement of petrol stations on approaches to airfields. One just off the centreline near the end of runway 25 at RAF Northolt and another near the end of runway 27L at Heathrow. Good thing aeroplanes crash in straight lines! Nice pic, btw. Feels like a summer's day flying in southern England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducati900ss Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Nice shot. You didn't overfly the station did you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 8 minutes ago, F737NG said: It seems we have form in the UK for silly placement of petrol stations on approaches to airfields. One just off the centreline near the end of runway 25 at RAF Northolt and another near the end of runway 27L at Heathrow. Good thing aeroplanes crash in straight lines! Nice pic, btw. Feels like a summer's day flying in southern England. Don't worry we are just as crazy here down under, just have a look at the placement of the shopping centre next to Essendon's 35. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Essendon_Airport_Beechcraft_King_Air_crash If you read down you will see how the concerns of the AOPA are ignored about developments such as this but at least it does give the anti airport sheep something else to bleat about. Glad you liked the image! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 16 minutes ago, ducati900ss said: Nice shot. You didn't overfly the station did you? Sure did, I was in a daring mood when I did this flight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducati900ss Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 You know about the offset approach to 26? Overflying the station in R/L would probably result in an immediate grounding........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 1 minute ago, ducati900ss said: You know about the offset approach to 26? Overflying the station in R/L would probably result in an immediate grounding........ Nope, it's easier for me to line up along the A303. I always keep a few £20 notes handy for the aftermath of moments like this! These and the funny handshake still work wonders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducati900ss Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 There is an arrow marked for the approach - bribery and funny handshakes are less effective these days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 Wot, funny handshakes are less effective? Nah, they still work wonders in my little town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Nice shot Martyn, my house is right in line with approach and departure. But heck, I love 24/7 loud jet noise\sarc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 4 minutes ago, Jack Sawyer said: Nice shot Martyn, my house is right in line with approach and departure. But heck, I love 24/7 loud jet noise\sarc Thanks Jack, think yourself lucky it is not the 60s and 70s when the planes were slightly louder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 6 minutes ago, VH-KDK said: Thanks Jack, think yourself lucky it is not the 60s and 70s when the planes were slightly louder! The MD-88's are exactly one decibel below the legal limit even with the "hush kits" on them. Those JT8D's are very loud, no bypass engines. The 777's on the other hand are so silent you can barely hear them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 45 minutes ago, Jack Sawyer said: The MD-88's are exactly one decibel below the legal limit even with the "hush kits" on them. Those JT8D's are very loud, no bypass engines. The 777's on the other hand are so silent you can barely hear them. The MD-88s must all be very old then. A plane I have seen very few of in RL although the ones I have seen have been very loud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptPickles Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Extraordinary photo shot. I'm very impressed with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickel Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 I learned something this morning... didn’t even know that arrow was there. I think i’d been using that approach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Did you check the prices, Martyn? Maybe it could be a good deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Super shot Martyn, a lot of details in this shot!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Nice one Martyn !! . Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Takes the fun out of flying if there isn't some kind of obstacle in the landing pattern Martyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Very nice. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducati900ss Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 For those who aren't mega-rich or members of the 'funny handshake brigade' https://www.popham-airfield.co.uk/copy-of-airfield-information . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 23 hours ago, CaptPickles said: Extraordinary photo shot. I'm very impressed with this. Many thanks Captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 22 hours ago, Mickel said: I learned something this morning... didn’t even know that arrow was there. I think i’d been using that approach! Same here and makes for a more interesting approach. This is what happens when one doesn't look at the manuel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 22 hours ago, Stillwater said: Did you check the prices, Martyn? Maybe it could be a good deal? Usually more expensive on the major roads. 25 cents more a litre on the Hume Hwy than in Mooroopna the other day and from what I remember it was the same sort of thing when I lived in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 18 hours ago, lifejogger said: Super shot Martyn, a lot of details in this shot!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for that John, so many features that I never take the time to look for as I am usually in a hurry to get in the air! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 17 hours ago, BradB said: Nice one Martyn !! . Cheers John Thanks for commenting John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 17 hours ago, adambar said: Takes the fun out of flying if there isn't some kind of obstacle in the landing pattern Martyn. Dead right Adam and what is the big deal about a gas station anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 10 hours ago, Iain Emms said: Very nice. cheers Iain Many thank yous Iain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 9 hours ago, ducati900ss said: For those who aren't mega-rich or members of the 'funny handshake brigade' https://www.popham-airfield.co.uk/copy-of-airfield-information . Thanks for showing. The beauty of FSim is being able to do just what you want without having to resort to brown paper envelopes or a secret handshake to get yourself out of trouble. I wonder how many others didn't know about that approach, I must read the manuel in future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducati900ss Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 I didn't read the manual - just flown in with a friend in R/L. and yes that's the beauty of simming - R/L is far too complex with far too many rules these days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musterpilot Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Very nice indeed John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Oh boy Martyn. And here I thought encouragement spelled Glenviddich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 19 minutes ago, musterpilot said: Very nice indeed John Thanks John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 10 minutes ago, flyingleaf said: Oh boy Martyn. And here I thought encouragement spelled Glenviddich. I am not sure Karl, one of us could phone the Pope as he is an expert on such things. His number is Vat 69. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Just now, VH-KDK said: I am not sure Karl, one of us could phone the Pope as he is an expert on such things. His number is Vat 69. Haven't had that one in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, flyingleaf said: Haven't had that one in a long time. You are never too old Karl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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