Who will be in the air on December 17th?
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Thank you to the Wright Boys!
A few weeks ago I was able to fly my Piper Dakota across the U.S. from Reno to Key West in two days. I think I stopped 4 times for fuel. Life would have certainly been different without the airplane invention. The new GPS we installed worked fine,but looking out of the window still works.
And of course in my real job, I still marvel at the sophistication that exists when you can fly some 800,000+pound airplane across ocean in the dark in lousy weather and still find the airport in the worst of conditions.
Thank you Wilbur and Orville and will be airbourne tonight from Taipei to Anchorage thinking about how far we have come in 100 years!
A few weeks ago I was able to fly my Piper Dakota across the U.S. from Reno to Key West in two days. I think I stopped 4 times for fuel. Life would have certainly been different without the airplane invention. The new GPS we installed worked fine,but looking out of the window still works.
And of course in my real job, I still marvel at the sophistication that exists when you can fly some 800,000+pound airplane across ocean in the dark in lousy weather and still find the airport in the worst of conditions.
Thank you Wilbur and Orville and will be airbourne tonight from Taipei to Anchorage thinking about how far we have come in 100 years!
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Bah humbug - looks like I can't get out of work ... even if I did develop a 'cold'. 
I might have a 'doctor's appointment' early afternoon so I can pop over to Redhill on my way home and see if anything's going on. If not, I'll have to make do with throwing a paper aeroplane across the office, or jumping off a desk while flapping my arms.
I might have a 'doctor's appointment' early afternoon so I can pop over to Redhill on my way home and see if anything's going on. If not, I'll have to make do with throwing a paper aeroplane across the office, or jumping off a desk while flapping my arms.
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Bah humbug, I can get away from work but have a stinking head cold with blocked up ear and nosey bits, so flying solo and/or going upside down are probably off the menu. At White Waltham the bar is open all day and they plan to mark out the lengths of the Wright brothers' flights on the active runway. As for fancy dress, very good idea, but where can one find those distinctly natty patterned socks which the famously sharp-dressed Wilbur wore in that photo of him and Orville sitting on the front step of their dad's house?
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I'll be operating from Perth (wx permitting) and currently have a vague plan to meet up with Grainger (an eggbeater flyer!) in the Tipsy Nipper at Fife at around 1000. Any other PPRuNers welcome to identify themselves and join in the festivities!
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Cotswold Aero Club at Gloucester are planning to fly 100 people during the course of the day and there's another chap who's planning to fly all the types/classes on his licence raising money for charity...something like Glider, Falke (the tug), Stampe, Harvard, JetRanger, King Air and Citation..could be more.
Various other visitors booked in and cheap landing fees if you refuel...I could probably throw in an ATC tour if anyone's interested...
I'll be getting the Cub out at some point during the day, provided the weather's like it is tody...fingers crossed!!
Various other visitors booked in and cheap landing fees if you refuel...I could probably throw in an ATC tour if anyone's interested...
I'll be getting the Cub out at some point during the day, provided the weather's like it is tody...fingers crossed!!
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Great runway news Vintage ATCO. This time I'm bringing the conventional tailwheel Europa; (it was the yellow Jodel last time). I'll also bring some warm clothes as it was bitter at the airfield this afternoon.
ETA 1000z or slightly before depending on wind and possible early morning mist.
I just feel Old Warden is the most appropriate place to be tomorrow, given that I can't make Kitty Hawk.
Mrs QNH is very frustrated that she can't get the time off work. I've suggested she does an Aerbabe type off-desk flight. However, she thought a better idea was for me to fly over her office on the way home.
ETA 1000z or slightly before depending on wind and possible early morning mist.
I just feel Old Warden is the most appropriate place to be tomorrow, given that I can't make Kitty Hawk.
Mrs QNH is very frustrated that she can't get the time off work. I've suggested she does an Aerbabe type off-desk flight. However, she thought a better idea was for me to fly over her office on the way home.
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Somebody asked me to ferry an aeroplane for them tomorrow, but I cant get out of the office....
Hope the WX is crap! (only joking, hope you all have an excellent day out)
Z
Hope the WX is crap! (only joking, hope you all have an excellent day out)
Z
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Phoenix09 call us on 01767 627563 after 0900 and we'll see what we can do. It's going to be very busy but dare say there's always room for one more! 
Entry by air or road is the standard museum entry £7.50 per adult, kids free. Probably reduced or even free if you're a SVAS member, well worth joining!! All the fee goes to keeping Shuttleworth aircraft flying!
VA
Entry by air or road is the standard museum entry £7.50 per adult, kids free. Probably reduced or even free if you're a SVAS member, well worth joining!! All the fee goes to keeping Shuttleworth aircraft flying!
VA
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AerBabe, don't know about rest of Redhill, but Cubair and some private owners flying out to Yeovilton. If back early enough will be some warmed up machines and possible chance of a jolly.
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Right, I'm off to Luton now to pick up a TB20 for an epic trek to Old Warden (with luck at least half the cylinders will have warmed by the time we land!) See you all there...!
By the way, did anyone find anything in AIS about the Red Arrows being in the vicinity of Old Warden? I've looked at the briefing and can't find anything... Oh well, I know about it anyhow!
By the way, did anyone find anything in AIS about the Red Arrows being in the vicinity of Old Warden? I've looked at the briefing and can't find anything... Oh well, I know about it anyhow!
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Reds due in the vicinity of OW at about 14:20. According to the notams they depart Sampton 13:57, hold at St Neots, over fly Hendon and return to Scampton at 14:40 (?). They will be at 1500' Max in Luton & London CTRs.
times are from memory - check notams for specifics.
Weather looks excellent, just about to leave for North Weald!
times are from memory - check notams for specifics.
Weather looks excellent, just about to leave for North Weald!
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Still at work right now but I will be at EHLE this afternoon and take out a Ce172 for some sightseeing and circuits. No further heroic acts planned yet, need to calculate my accelerate-stop distance + 120 feet 
Weather is looking good! Have fun everyone
Weather is looking good! Have fun everyone