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Author:  GAU-8A [ 18 Jun 2013, 17:05 ]
Post subject:  Shackleton ground runs!

Just curious as to why there haven't been any? Lack of funds?
Really miss watching the ground runs :(

Author:  Dean [ 18 Jun 2013, 18:41 ]
Post subject:  Re: What's happened to the Shackleton ground runs?

I think technical issues.

Author:  GAU-8A [ 19 Jun 2013, 17:25 ]
Post subject:  Re: What's happened to the Shackleton ground runs?

Thanks for the feedback Dean :)

Author:  Dean [ 08 Jul 2013, 12:08 ]
Post subject:  Re: What's happened to the Shackleton ground runs?

The monthly ground-runs were put on hold while 1722’s propellers were being treated for corrosion. Work is nearly complete and once a test run has been done to check for vibration, a date will be set for a public ground-run.

Author:  GAU-8A [ 09 Jul 2013, 07:02 ]
Post subject:  Re: What's happened to the Shackleton ground runs?

Thanks again for the update :)

Author:  Dean [ 19 Aug 2013, 20:57 ]
Post subject:  Re: What's happened to the Shackleton ground runs?

Was at Ysterplaat today and the Shackleton successfully completed its ground run without any prop vibration issues. :smt023

Announcement for the next public ground run will be released shortly. :wink:

Author:  iamsam [ 19 Aug 2013, 21:30 ]
Post subject:  Re: What's happened to the Shackleton ground runs?

Thx Dean, hope its real soon, like in before the 7 of Sept soon.

Author:  fix-a-dak [ 20 Aug 2013, 21:29 ]
Post subject:  Re: What's happened to the Shackleton ground runs?

Looks like the next public ground-run is scheduled for 31 August 2013.
Phone the museum beforehand to confirm. 021 508-6576

Author:  iamsam [ 21 Aug 2013, 21:44 ]
Post subject:  Re: What's happened to the Shackleton ground runs?

Any official confirmation of the date yet? Time?

Author:  Dean [ 28 Aug 2013, 10:39 ]
Post subject:  Re: What's happened to the Shackleton ground runs?

Regretably, Saturday's (31 Aug '13) ground-run has been postponed to Saturday 07 September 2013, due to severe weather predictions throughout the entire coming weekend.

Author:  iamsam [ 28 Aug 2013, 11:23 ]
Post subject:  Re: What's happened to the Shackleton ground runs?

Darn it! probably gonna miss it. :cry:

Author:  mamba [ 02 Sep 2013, 19:24 ]
Post subject:  Re: What's happened to the Shackleton ground runs?

Dean wrote:
Regretably, Saturday's (31 Aug '13) ground-run has been postponed to Saturday 07 September 2013, due to severe weather predictions throughout the entire coming weekend.


Is the run still on for the weekend?

Cheers
MAMBA

Author:  fix-a-dak [ 04 Sep 2013, 08:52 ]
Post subject:  Re: What's happened to the Shackleton ground runs?

Ground run is still on for this Saturday 7th September. Weather forecast looks good.
Please note the later run-up time of 12h30. =D>

Author:  mamba [ 04 Sep 2013, 16:05 ]
Post subject:  Re: What's happened to the Shackleton ground runs?

fix-a-dak wrote:
Ground run is still on for this Saturday 7th September. Weather forecast looks good.
Please note the later run-up time of 12h30. =D>


Hi everyone

Would that mean that you should be there from 12h00?

Thanks
MAMBA

Author:  fix-a-dak [ 04 Sep 2013, 16:16 ]
Post subject:  Re: What's happened to the Shackleton ground runs?

I would think from 11h30. Earlier if you want to see 1722 being taken out of 4 Hangar and maybe hear some choice words, currently not found in the English Dictionary, from Pottie. Please note this exercise carries a PG 18 restriction (strong language) and is not suitable for children! :D

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