XH558 First Flight . . . . . Today!!!

[DaveG]

That was a bloody short take-off run.

[DaveB]

That's what I thought Dave (did you throw a sickie yesterday btw??) Truth is though.. the Vulcan really was overpowered when not in 'tooled up' mode and it shows very well in that film

ATB

DaveB :tab:

[Paul K]

Yes it was a bit STOL...or STO anyway. I wonder if they need to tweak the flight model. :think:

[Vulcan_to_the_Sky!]

So Glad this has finally happened, I've supported this as much as possible over the past 7 or so years,

Can't tell you how happy I am!

:dance: :drinkers:

[AlexP]

Blimey!!! They were close and right at VR as well!! Their ears must still be ringing even now. (Lucky So and So's ;-) )

Alex

[Chris Sykes]

well its lighter than it normally was with all the gear stripped out such as the radar, wiring, central tank etc... they have a slab of metal in the nose to bring the cg forward too

[jab]

Just been looking at info about the vulcan and it says its powered by 4x Rolls Royce Olympus engine am I right thats the same engines as Concorde?

Hi James...

Basicly yes, but without the reheat. 558 uses 201 series which is slightly less rated that the 301 engined vulcans than flew Black Buck.

Hmmm James your question was already answered earlier in this thread...... :doho: LOL

Tony

Bugger Sorry I missed the other two post STUPID Thanks for information Chris,Ben Tony and Garry :dance:

I suppose it's the same with aircraft, for example I'd assume BAe Hawk is correct rather than Hawker Siddeley Hawk since it's still in production?

A bit like the Hawker Siddeley Harrier and now its the BAe Harrier GR9 some help I think http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Olympus .Thats a fantastic Video there paul thanks for finding it and the sound just fantastic think we found the X factor :tab: :o :yipeee:

James

[Tomliner]

To echo what Graham (Filonian) said,There is nothing but nothing to match the awesome sight and ear-shattering sound of the mass scramble of Vulcans.I had the privelege of seeing this spectacle at Finningley a few times.Unforgettable.Well done to all concerned,what an achievement.Best Wishes EricT

[AlexP]

Still can’t quite believe it’s really happened.

Here’s an great article from airscene.uk on the momentous day:
http://www.airsceneuk.org.uk/hangar/200 ... /xh558.htm

Also some footage from primetime video, which I guess, will form part of the third volume of their XH558 restoration DVD:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz1tkBjMJlk

Still buzzing from this awesome achievement!!!

Alex

[jab]

Just wondering whats 558 up to at the moment as she flow anymore?

James