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Re: Predictions 2012 thread What sort of restrictions are in place from the CAA? Thanks.

Does anyone know what work was been carried out on R1 last night (12/12/11) as I arrived around half 11 onto R2 and could see the work in progress and R1 closed. Thanks.

Re: Runway Use Thanks for the information. Very interesting about the ILS issue and the A380. Do you know what sort of issue the airport thought it may cause. When I was at the airport the other day the A380 used a follow me vehicle. Does it use one every time it's at the airport?

Re: Runway Use Thanks for the info Aviador. Just another question...... Where is people's best spot for viewing the action and where would you recommend? Thanks again for any info.

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone can answer a question about the Runways at MAN.  The last time I was there, and the only time I've been there while the A380 was in service, it used Runway 2 for the arrival and Runway 1 for departure as they were on the 05's that day. It was the only arrival...