Volcanic Ash disrupting flights!!

Post by **Garry Russell** » 15 Apr 2010, 08:18

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8621407.stm

WhisperJet · Post by **WhisperJet** » 15 Apr 2010, 10:36

Well, no problem for BA's 747 crews...

http://krz.ch/vxh2

I always loved to hear the commander say "we're back in business".

All the best,

Nick

cstorey · Post by **cstorey** » 15 Apr 2010, 13:22

All UK controlled airspace closed until further notice. VFR flight permitted up to FL 195 but inadvisable - having recently been only 45 miles from a serious eruption ( Montserrat 11.2.2010 ) I can say that the advice would probably be good if we were nearer, but at lat 53N there is no sign of ash at low levels, and no visible sign at high levels . If I had very expensive engines to protect, however, I would probably take a different view!

Nigel H-J · Post by **Nigel H-J** » 15 Apr 2010, 13:31

Probably a stupid question but what about the RAF, are they all grounded too?

Nigel.

markw · Post by **markw** » 15 Apr 2010, 13:33

I think the problem is it's on it's way, the winds are swinging round to a north-westerly and certainly the skies here on the Welsh coast have become milkier over the past few hours which would seem to suggest the high-level dust is starting to reach us.

Certainly unprecedented, but given what has happened in the past with flame-outs probably a wise precaution until they know for certain if the eruption will pose a serious threat to aerial activity. It's also affecting Scandinavia and it looks like the Dutch are going to close their airspace, so I don't think it's a case of Brittle Brits over reacting.

gordon-in-aberdeen · Post by **gordon-in-aberdeen** » 15 Apr 2010, 15:34

This might be of interest at the moment folks....

http://www.flightradar24.com/

Post by **DelP** » 15 Apr 2010, 16:31

Thanks for that link Gordon

Derek

Chris558 · Post by **Chris558** » 15 Apr 2010, 20:13

Brize traffic is affected, understandably, as they fly airways.

Post by **TSR2** » 17 Apr 2010, 11:38

Worrying news for SAS employees....

http://www.france24.com/en/20100416-sas ... ed-flights

airboatr · Post by **airboatr** » 17 Apr 2010, 15:34

saw on the news over here , the Brisol airport was open for traffic......

foot traffic ..

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Any of our members out walking a small brown puppy dog on the runaway ?

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