Richwill15 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 nice catch of a tiffy. Awareness is everything, you'll see them before they see you. When they're low the workload is phenomenal. It's good to stay out of known flightpaths and of course well away from the loop during the week (esp when NOTAM'd) safe skies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curiosity Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 Ouch, that Tornado looks a little close for comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paraboost Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Is there a way you can notify them of your flying or is it just a case of us avoiding them? I live just south of Aberystwyth and they have always used our house as a marker as it sticks out like a sore thumb being white and on top of a hill. Normally we get the Tornadoes or Hercules coming over ridiculously low, banking and heading of in a different direction. Used to love this as a kid but now I'm about to share the same airspace as them not quite so keen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbirdyxx Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richwill15 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 the thing with the loop is that it is an official low fly area. other pilots don't really have any entitlements whatsoever. even saying you'll be there isn't enough. The best way is to try and use the are when you know they're not going to be around. Typically weekends (not guaranteed) and long breaks such as christmas etc. You can try and ask (say call ATC at Valley) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Operational Low Flying Training Timetable LINK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richwill15 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 good find mate, but use as guidance. Check, Check, Check the NOTAMS. More often than not they won't always follow the operational plan in the link. Lesson learned many a time when photographing low fly in the loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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