Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Non-Airline Forums > Private Flying
Reload this Page >

Is there a cafe at Caernarfon?

Wikiposts
Search
Private Flying LAA/BMAA/BGA/BPA The sheer pleasure of flight.

Is there a cafe at Caernarfon?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 23rd Jan 2016, 11:30
  #1 (permalink)  
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Oxford
Posts: 2,042
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Is there a cafe at Caernarfon?

Simple question but I need to type something here to keep the software happy...

If so when's it open?
tmmorris is offline  
Old 23rd Jan 2016, 12:08
  #2 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 2,118
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I haven't been in there for a few years, but I recall there being a very nice eatery only then recently opened in a relatively new building far removed from the old one in the control tower annexe.

Edit. By "far removed" I mean far better, not a long way away!
flybymike is offline  
Old 23rd Jan 2016, 12:17
  #3 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: 18nm NE grice 28ft up
Posts: 1,129
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Get there early. Last time I was there on a good day there was nothing left but a bran bar!
dont overfil is offline  
Old 23rd Jan 2016, 13:18
  #4 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: In the boot of my car!
Posts: 5,982
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
It must be over ten years since I was last there but there used to be a good cafe in the airport with great breakfast selections!
If you do that run walk up to the beach it's stunning and before you fly back fly around Anglesey I did it at 200 feet over the water!
Spectacular destination coming in past Snowdonia if you come over the Welsh mountains and for a different way back route along the coast from Anglesey towards WAL


Pace

Last edited by Pace; 23rd Jan 2016 at 17:06.
Pace is offline  
Old 23rd Jan 2016, 15:45
  #5 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: UK
Posts: 3,325
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Or fly round the Llyn Peninsula! Quite spectacular!



Here's Bardsey Island off the end of Lleyn:

Shaggy Sheep Driver is offline  
Old 23rd Jan 2016, 16:00
  #6 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Manchester
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Talking

Yes, I had an all day breakfast last week, first rate.
ajojets is offline  
Old 23rd Jan 2016, 17:18
  #7 (permalink)  
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Oxford
Posts: 2,042
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Excellent, thanks all. Anyone have a contact or at least know the opening hours?

Might drop in on Monday...
tmmorris is offline  
Old 24th Jan 2016, 07:47
  #8 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: In front of a computer
Posts: 2,357
Received 92 Likes on 36 Posts
The café is very good and busy - although you will need "Welsh level 5" to order something

Try "frechdan bacwn"

Byddwch yn ofalus
ETOPS is offline  
Old 24th Jan 2016, 08:58
  #9 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: 50+ north
Posts: 1,253
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Pace

An admission to breaching low flying Rules of Air Regs?

Careful you never know who is reading the thread!
TCAS FAN is offline  
Old 24th Jan 2016, 09:08
  #10 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: UK
Posts: 3,325
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
There's nothing illegal about flying as low as you like - I did it a lot. Just don't come closer than 500' to any person, vessel, or structure.
Shaggy Sheep Driver is offline  
Old 24th Jan 2016, 09:09
  #11 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: On the wireless...
Posts: 1,901
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
TCAS, Pace is in no breach if no closer than 500ft to person, vessel, vehicle or structure. Water is none of those...until a diver surfaces...

Edit: Shaggy on the tape again...
Talkdownman is offline  
Old 24th Jan 2016, 10:30
  #12 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: In the boot of my car!
Posts: 5,982
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I did stipulate over the water and if a diver surfaces on his own away from a boat out to sea I am sure he would be happy that I was low enough to see and get him rescued As of course I would never overfly a boat at that altitude
Another amazing but longer trip is to fly the whole coast of wales down to south wales maybe land at Haverfordwest and then around the south wales coast with spectacular beaches and coastlines

Pace

Last edited by Pace; 24th Jan 2016 at 10:45.
Pace is offline  
Old 25th Jan 2016, 07:16
  #13 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Dublin
Posts: 85
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Nice museum there also worth a look, and some great scenery along the coastline on the way in.
It is a quite a popular first port of call when coming in from Dublin.
Enjoy
Fionn101 is offline  
Old 25th Jan 2016, 08:18
  #14 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: 50+ north
Posts: 1,253
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Pace

I standard corrected, will fly two penalty orbits next time I get airborne!
TCAS FAN is offline  
Old 25th Jan 2016, 08:44
  #15 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: On the wireless...
Posts: 1,901
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Rumour has it that TCAS FAN is an ex-Nats manager, if so we should be gentle with him...
Talkdownman is offline  
Old 25th Jan 2016, 09:19
  #16 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: 50+ north
Posts: 1,253
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Talkdownman

This is a rumour network, but of course all rumours do not turn out to be true!

I take it in good heart that my level of competence may have been perceived as having been low enough for NATS management. A succession of GMs still bring a smile to my face when recollecting their monumental c**k ups and how they were all swept under the carpet, before the arrival of their replacement!

I may not have an air law degree, but remain someone who NATS would be very happy to see fly off into the sunset.
TCAS FAN is offline  
Old 29th Jan 2016, 19:51
  #17 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: In a dreamworld!
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I don't keep as up to date with the regs as I should. But am I right in recalling the new EASA stuff regulates no flight below 500'? (Except t/o and landing of course)

It's a simple question - don't bite my head off!
Mixed Up is offline  
Old 29th Jan 2016, 23:26
  #18 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Up North
Age: 57
Posts: 557
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Minimum Height

Yes, EASA SERA has a blanket not below 150m/500' with a few specified exceptions.
However the UK CAA have issued an exemption to this (and other SERA low flying stuff) in ORS4 No.1124. This keeps us where we were with the ANO rule 5, that is, as low as you think safe, but 500' slant from any person, vehicle, vessel or structure.
mrmum is offline  
Old 30th Jan 2016, 20:28
  #19 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: On the wireless...
Posts: 1,901
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
EASA's is a height, CAA's is a distance.
Talkdownman is offline  
Old 8th Feb 2016, 13:24
  #20 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: UK
Age: 35
Posts: 141
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I'm surprised it didn't blow away the other week...
squidie is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.