Hi folks, I badly need volunteers for tomorrow's 'Grab a Seat Day'. So far response has been very poor --- only 2 fixed wing pilots willing to participate. ...
My daughter wrote a poem, so I wanted to share it Al. OVER THE CLOUDS BY ABBIE GILRUTH AGE 11 I SEE A MICROLIGHT FLYING HIGH, WIND BLOWING, AS IT SOARS IN THE...
Hi Dave I don't suppose there was much flying done at Perth today! Our front garden (1/2 acre), and much of the back, is under about 6" of water here in...
Hi Brian, The Grad a Seat Day went very well apart from the fact I had to leave at around 2.30 to go to a birthday party. The visibility was poor and that ...
Hi folks, Anyone come across an Icom A3E radio over the last week ? I have mislaid one! If you have could you give to Marcus please. Many thanks Colin...
Dear Brian & Dave, I might be able to get off work to go to Gap, leaving June 26th. Please let me know your intended route & itinerary in case I can join you....
Hi Graeme, Glad to hear you are considering the trip. Brian is busy looking at possible stop-over points in France and we will be sure to let you know as ...
Hi Simon - are you coming along?? OK - looking good so far! Main stops - as advised by Marcus are Abbeville - Epernay - Beaune - Grenoble (added by Bill - and...
Dear Brian, Have gone to Headcorn both left and right of Stansted. Right is a bit shorter if you are coming from the NW, but entails very accurate navigation...
Brian, Re:East coast stops.....Fishburn is a nice stop enroute. Fuel and good hospitality. P.S. Beaune to Gap in a Quick is 3+ hours. I had 2 ltrs of fuel in...
Hi Bill / Graham Thanks for the info both. My gut feel is to stay East of Stanstead. From Sutton Meadows there's almost a straight line to Southend then over...
Brian, I recall that the Class "A" base is at FL65 until about mid channel and increases to FL75 on the French side. You'll need to confirm this. I crossed at...
The group A stuff is three aircraft departing this week, planning to meet up on Sunday at Gap. Unfortunately I have just heard that my plane is long overdue...
Dear Brian/Dave, I have ordered new French maps and Bottlangs today so I guess I am coming! A few observations: Almost 12 hours flying from Glasgow to get...
I will be out of the office starting 16/06/2007 and will not return until 19/06/2007. I will respond to your message when I return. Please consider the...
Greame/Dave/Brian, In answer to your question re: Gap......... NO OVERHEAD REJOINS AND AVOID THE DROP ZONE AREA IMMEDIATELY WEST OF THE AIRFIELD. Gap is an...
Hello Brian/Dave, Looks like a nice tailwind and dry weather on Tuesday in the UK. However, I hope the wind is not too strong. Probably a good idea to pick...
Hi Folks, Hot of the press from Insch.... see below Simon ... _________________________________________________________________ Txt a lot? Get Messenger FREE...
....so if this attempt turns out to be another wet day standing in the doorway of the hangar watching the rain thump down onto the tarmac, what about August...
Hi Folks, I'm affraid that due to large amounts of water falling from the sky the Insch Fly-In this weekend has been postponed. The club have decided to give...
I met a pilot at Glenrothes this morning who was undertaking a solo cross country exercise from Scone. Thanks for the photo opportunity, much appreciated. I...
Hi Dave Attached is a copy of my logbook for the trip - still working on the write-up! I'll have a few circuits at Headcorn and you should have a few at...
Hi, There is a Perth flyout to Sollas Beach planned for the weekend 17th - 20th August. Any flexwing pilots interested? I have no fixed plans yet. The...
... start of September Solas - off on my travels again, otherwise I would. Gigha - 7th to 9th September apparently, so I'll be back (and up) for that. It seems...
I have an Alpha for sale. I'm not sure if it's ethical to advertise here so please look at the link if you are interested. Many thanks Phil Richards Please...
Just joined this group (somehow never got around to it before) and thought I'd post up my latest trip - probably quite a modest one in comparison to the likes...