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  • #1

    LHR spotters

    Hi, Im currently a student at Embry Riddle and for the summer Im involved in the Study Abroad program for the Aeronautical Science Degree Program and will be in London July 16-22 with many other students and two professors to study aviation in Europe (2 weeks July16-29 in London/Paris and Munich). We'll be in London July 16-22 and the 20th and 21st we have free days and Im very tempted to do some spotting those days but Im not to familiar with the area, so my question to those fellow LHR spotters..would anyone like to meet up one of those days (07/21 or 07/22) and do some spotting?

    Also, July 24 is a free day in Paris as well so CDG would be a lovely treat as well if anyone wants to meet up for that as well

    Same applies for when were in Munich, july 28 is our free day and I'd like to spot at MUC if possible considering that I probably wont be back to europe any time soon since Riddle has me about $200,000 in debt lol:/

    If anyones interested please respond or email me at my school email.... [email protected]

    Thank you.
    Last edited by codycpelka; 2008-04-06, 02:04. Reason: left some info out
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    For your information there a 2 very large air events happening in the south of UK whilst you are here.

    The first is Royal International Air Tattoo at Fairford 12th 13th July. The biggest military airshow in the world. Next is Farnborough, the trade show, with public airshow days on the 19th and 20th.

    Also on the 13th July is Flying Legends at Duxford, a big warbird show.

    You are coming to the UK in the middle of some serious fixture congestion!!

    I guess you would be here for Farnborough?

    Unfortunately the 21st and 22nd should be back to my "other" day job, so I wont be able to meet and show the sights!

    If you need more info I should be able to help.
    May the Sun be with you. Resist the darkside.

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    • #3
      ....and you could also change your degree course to Zoology while you're here !

      There's a new White Elephant at Heathrow called "Terminal 5" !!
      If it 'ain't broken........ Don't try to mend it !

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      • #4
        I'm hoping to make it to Farnborough, so may well be in the area at the time. I will know a little later to the time.

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        • #5
          I'm off shift those dates. I would certainly show you around LHR if you want. I have wheels and a camera - what more could you ask?

          Andy

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          • #6
            Originally posted by exmanx
            I'm off shift those dates. I would certainly show you around LHR if you want. I have wheels and a camera - what more could you ask?

            Andy
            Yes I'd be more than happy to tag along if you dont mind Ive always wanted to spot at LHR but the two times I been there with the family time never allowed it lol, I appreciate it man. I'll deff try to stay in touch with you as time nears..If your ever at ORD hit me up as for im always around there and there are like 3 known good spots id like to return the favor.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Harlequin67
              For your information there a 2 very large air events happening in the south of UK whilst you are here.

              The first is Royal International Air Tattoo at Fairford 12th 13th July. The biggest military airshow in the world. Next is Farnborough, the trade show, with public airshow days on the 19th and 20th.

              Also on the 13th July is Flying Legends at Duxford, a big warbird show.

              You are coming to the UK in the middle of some serious fixture congestion!!

              I guess you would be here for Farnborough?

              Unfortunately the 21st and 22nd should be back to my "other" day job, so I wont be able to meet and show the sights!

              If you need more info I should be able to help.

              thanks man i'll deff stay in touch as my trip gets closer

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              • #8
                Originally posted by B7772ADL
                I'm hoping to make it to Farnborough, so may well be in the area at the time. I will know a little later to the time.
                niice hope you make it Im excited as its my first time to farnborough. I've been wanting to go and dying to go every summer the past 18 yrs of my life lol. Any good photography tips and/or places to shoot while at farnborough?

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by codycpelka
                  niice hope you make it Im excited as its my first time to farnborough. I've been wanting to go and dying to go every summer the past 18 yrs of my life lol. Any good photography tips and/or places to shoot while at farnborough?
                  Get there early and try and bag a spot on the flight line. It gets very busy so you'll have to fight for the best spots.
                  Then just hope and prey that the weather plays ball. Last time I went, it was a fantastic morning but then as the displays started a thunder storm hit and it was bad for the rest of the day....so here's a tip...even if the weather looks sunny and bright and it's baking hot, take an umbrella!!!!

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by B7772ADL
                    Get there early and try and bag a spot on the flight line. It gets very busy so you'll have to fight for the best spots.
                    Then just hope and prey that the weather plays ball. Last time I went, it was a fantastic morning but then as the displays started a thunder storm hit and it was bad for the rest of the day....so here's a tip...even if the weather looks sunny and bright and it's baking hot, take an umbrella!!!!
                    lol thanks i'll keep that in mind....thats how the weather has been the last 3 days here in daytona beach, FL sunnny mornings hott and humid then by 1pm clouds roll in out of nowhere gets dark and pours:/ im starting to miss it more n more back home in chicago

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                    • #11
                      To be a little more serious....

                      I don't have my shifts at the moment for that time but would be happy to assist Andy with showing you around LHR. As far as I recall, Andy and I owe each other a beer...and in the UK you only have to be 18 to drink legally !!
                      If it 'ain't broken........ Don't try to mend it !

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by brianw999
                        To be a little more serious....

                        I don't have my shifts at the moment for that time but would be happy to assist Andy with showing you around LHR. As far as I recall, Andy and I owe each other a beer...and in the UK you only have to be 18 to drink legally !!
                        hahahahah yeah i'd be happy to tag along if you two dont mind i can buy you guys a beer to show my appreciation?? you sure your guys wouldnt mind showing me around??? im almost 20 so yeah my first actual spotting trip in LHR lets just chill and slam down a couple have fun lol..why not??? lol

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                        • #13
                          hey guys, Im not too far from LHR. would be great to meet up with you guys! When you're thinking of going, pop me an e mail

                          [email protected]

                          I'll be more than happy to come along if Im free...which is most of the time lol.

                          Regards
                          Gurcharan Bhoday

                          Speed is life... Altitude is life insurance

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by B7772ADL
                            Get there early and try and bag a spot on the flight line. It gets very busy so you'll have to fight for the best spots.
                            Then just hope and prey that the weather plays ball. Last time I went, it was a fantastic morning but then as the displays started a thunder storm hit and it was bad for the rest of the day....so here's a tip...even if the weather looks sunny and bright and it's baking hot, take an umbrella!!!!
                            And a trolley with a huge coolbox full of beer and a 500f4!
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by chris78cpr
                              And a trolley with a huge coolbox full of beer and a 500f4!
                              Hell yeah, but I was driving, so I had to look on and watch you guys drink all that beer
                              ...and if we're getting 500 f4's again, let's make sure it works properly this time!!!

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