Random Stuff!!

[TheLocalYokel]

It's been reported that Cardiff City new signing Emiliano Sala was onboard an aircraft traveling from Nantes to Cardiff last night and which disappeared off radar north of Alderney. A search is currently underway in the English channel. Hopefully everyone will be found safely.
https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2019...tballer-emiliano-sala-on-board-missing-plane/

Everything crossed that the occupants are safe and well.

 

[Jerry]

Everything crossed that the occupants are safe and well.

Yep fingers crossed! And glad to see you are able to post again!

 

[Cardiffbay]

Very sad and not looking good. Seems to have been something wrong for some time as 5000ft to cross the channel seems far to low and then requesting further descent.

 

[Jerry]

Yep that does sound odd. Hopefully they ditched safely and will be found!

 

[mathers_wales_uk]

There are several reasons why it was flying at 5,000ft and wouldn’t want to speculate. Everything appeared normal when it requested a descent to 2,500ft which was the alleged altitude when contact was lost.

I hope for a positive outcome however as time goes by the outlook unfortunately is looking grim.

 

[aviatorconcorde]

Very sad. My thoughts go out to those involved.

 

[Jerry]

Looks like my side of Cardiff is one step closer to getting a train station! Forecasted to be open by 2022 with the Welsh government, Investec and Nigel and Andrew Roberts father and son entrepenuers setting up a holding company (South Wales Infrastructure Ltd) to deliver the proposed Cardiff Parkway station in St Mellons.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/business/business-news/new-train-south-wales-train-15717499

 

[TheLocalYokel]

Six Nations

That was some turn around. I didn't manage to watch it all but I was impressed with Wales' second half performance - the bits I did see but they must have been good all the way through that half. All Wales wil be hoping they aren't peaking too soon for the World Cup with the current run of success.

 

[Jerry]

It was definitely a game of 2 halves! Good win to start the tournament!

 

[TheLocalYokel]

Reports this evening that the wreckage of Emiliano Sala's aircraft has been located.

It's so sad. Neil Warnock was clearly devastated at yesterday's Cardiff City match.

Sincere condolences to Emiliano Sala's family and friends.

These sentiments are also extended to the loved ones of the pilot, David Ibbotson, of course.

May both men Rest In Peace.

 

[Jerry]

Looks like the Swansea tidal lagoon project may well go ahead without UK government funding and Cardiff Airport is one of a few companies who have expressed an interest in a power purchase agreement with Tidal Lagoon plc.
https://amp.theguardian.com/environ...oon-plan-government?__twitter_impression=true

 

[Selig]

A Virgin Airbus A330-343X just flew low over my house in Porthcawl.
Checked my plane app and it’s going round and round the channel and Cardiff Airport.
Is it on a test flight?.
My app says Reg G-VNYC, Callsign VIR833T

 

[Jerry]

A Virgin Airbus A330-343X just flew low over my house in Porthcawl.
Checked my plane app and it’s going round and round the channel and Cardiff Airport.
Is it on a test flight?.
My app says Reg G-VNYC, Callsign VIR833T

Training at the airport.

 

[superking]

Training flight.They use quite a few air fields in the uk and SNN which are quiet airfields. It departed back to LHR

 

[superking]

The T on the end of call sign is a good idea as to what its doing.VIR833T.

 

[TheLocalYokel]

Wales v England Six Nations tomorrow

I note that Warren Gatland has taken a lighthearted swipe at England's travel arrangements. Apparently they will be travelling by road and will reach Newport during today's rush hour. I'm surprised they haven't flown to Cardiff unless they've been training somewhere between London and Cardiff.

 

[Cardiffbay]

Wales v England Six Nations tomorrow

I note that Warren Gatland has taken a lighthearted swipe at England's travel arrangements. Apparently they will be travelling by road and will reach Newport during today's rush hour. I'm surprised they haven't flown to Cardiff unless they've been training somewhere between London and Cardiff.

England team bus stuck in major M4 traffic jam - just as Gatland predicted
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/...D=ios_WalesOnlineNewsApp_AppShare_Click_Other
Bit of fun. I like this side of rugby.

 

[Jerry]

Gatland did warn them! Lol

 

[mathers_wales_uk]

I can’t recall Wales or England rugby teams flying when playing each other in the last 13 years at least. I suppose this is due to the lack of money in the sport or even the fact they are more down to earth.

 

[TheLocalYokel]

I can’t recall Wales or England rugby teams flying when playing each other in the last 13 years at least. I suppose this is due to the lack of money in the sport or even the fact they are more down to earth.

Probably the latter. Football has reached ridiculous proportions with at least one instance of a team flying betwen East Midlands and Manchester for a Premier League match.