Volcanic Ash

[tonybloke]

peace and quiet in the skies, the sound of bird-song instead of bloody jet aircraft, let's have a bit more of this volcanic ash. ;)

[tonybloke]

[OllieC]

peace and quiet in the skies, the sound of bird-song instead of bloody jet aircraft, let's have a bit more of this volcanic ash. ;)

That's what I was thinking! It's such a stupid way to travel anyway, hopefully it will run for a few months, the airlines will shut up shop and we'll come up with more sensible ways to get around! I'll miss my sunny holidays but it's a small price to pay.

[asbean]

Bit tough for people who survive on out-of-season fruit and veg - they will grind to a halt pretty soon  :o :o

[cornykev]

And thousands more out of work, great.  :( :( :(

[Baccy Man]

The military seem to of stopped flying in the area temporarily but the air ambulance/search & recue helicopters are still about although that's to be expected in tourist season.

[Vortex]

That's because helicopters don't fly at 20,000 ft or greater nor (unless they're Gazelles, Apache's and a few others) have jet turbines for thrust.
You'll also not it doesn't affect prop driven aircraft as observed by the planes used by the scientists monitoring the eruptions.

If the airspace below 20,000 feet wasn't so crowded they could route all aircraft in and out that way an get them to climb to cruising altitude when out of the danger zone.

[Baccy Man]

That's because helicopters don't fly at 20,000 ft or greater

Nor do the military aircraft around here, in this part of Wales (designated LFA 7T by the MOD) it is not exactly uncommon for them to be flying lower than you are walking or for the air pressure to knock people over as they go past (big part of the reason search & rescue are out looking for hikers so regularly). They only fly higher when they pass a town or village.

[landimad]

All the low flying aircraft have ceased around us, as there is a radar station not to far away. They test all systems with a variety of flying craft.
Still at least the balloon fest went well in Northampton yesterday. plenty of them to be seen in the skies.
So peaceful without the drone and woosh. ;)

[lillian]

All quite in mid suffolk, only one bi-plane ;D

[carosanto]

Hi Y'All

Upside:    sparkling blue day here in the Wild West, no sign of haze, not a cloud in the sky.  Really warm with just the whisper of a breeze to keep me cool on the lottie. 

Downside:  I don't think we'll be going on holiday on Wednesday!!

Regards, Caro

[taurus]

feel sorry for my little grandson who has been looking forward to going to Egypt for weeks with his mum and her parents.  He came to my house instead and helped dig out the soil for my new potting shed.  Had to smile as the shovel was as tall as him.  But he was determind to help his dad. Bless  :) :)