View Poll Results: I want to meet LowNSlow at.......
Haverfordwest
5
6.41%
Old Buckenham
11
14.10%
Kemble
18
23.08%
Elvington
13
16.67%
Sandown
31
39.74%
Voters: 78. This poll is closed
The LowNSlow fly in, SUN 4th JULY, Sandown...
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We'd better get a few more Sandown votes coming in or it looks like we'll be off to the place where step ladders are required in the urinals.
I popped into Sandown on Friday afternoon (cos work was getting tedious) and I was given £1 change from £20 for a landing fee!
Fortunately the chap was understanding when I protested and paid up the rest!!
There was a PA38 having a few prob's with landing in the X-wind. Four missed approaches poor chap. It was about 12 kt and right across the runway. I left while he was still trying. Who knows, he might still be trying now......
I popped into Sandown on Friday afternoon (cos work was getting tedious) and I was given £1 change from £20 for a landing fee!
Fortunately the chap was understanding when I protested and paid up the rest!!
There was a PA38 having a few prob's with landing in the X-wind. Four missed approaches poor chap. It was about 12 kt and right across the runway. I left while he was still trying. Who knows, he might still be trying now......
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They are very posh urinals though!!!!
Had lunch there yesterday (borrowed a step ladder for the pre-flight pee). The 45kt wind on approach certainly focused the mind.
Looking forward to Sandown.
B
Had lunch there yesterday (borrowed a step ladder for the pre-flight pee). The 45kt wind on approach certainly focused the mind.
Looking forward to Sandown.
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Hell's Bells monocock 19 squids 
What were you flyng, an AN-2 or a DC-3??? I assume that the chap extracting your money assumed that you'd given him a tenner? 
What were you flyng, an AN-2 or a DC-3??? I assume that the chap extracting your money assumed that you'd given him a tenner?
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Went to Kemble for lunch yesterday. Now I know what you are all talking about (urinals/step ladders). Apparently the plumber that fitted the toilet was 7' 4".
Landing fee not bad, considering it includes crew bus. Great facilities at AV8 though. Got an unscheduled display from an Extra whilst there too.
Parked the Mooney under the wing of a DC10 to keep the rain off.
Landing fee not bad, considering it includes crew bus. Great facilities at AV8 though. Got an unscheduled display from an Extra whilst there too.
Parked the Mooney under the wing of a DC10 to keep the rain off.
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Thruxton
Tried to book a PA38 to come along to Sandown on the 4th and would you believe it, the airfield is closed because it's a race day
Trying to negotiate a fly out late Saturday and back early Monday. If this is not possible looks like a PA28 from Southampton - BUT I will be there in something!
Can't miss my first Pprune fly-in!
Trying to negotiate a fly out late Saturday and back early Monday. If this is not possible looks like a PA28 from Southampton - BUT I will be there in something!
Can't miss my first Pprune fly-in!
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OK guys it seems that Haverfordwest needs a bit of promoting:
Inexpensive landing fees (no need to fund a crew bus!!!!)
Fuel always available
Good and inexpensive food
Choice of 6 runways, all tarmac
NDB/DME for those without GPS
No ATC delays
and some of the most scenic countryside in the UK
If you've never been you are missing out!
Inexpensive landing fees (no need to fund a crew bus!!!!)
Fuel always available
Good and inexpensive food
Choice of 6 runways, all tarmac
NDB/DME for those without GPS
No ATC delays
and some of the most scenic countryside in the UK
If you've never been you are missing out!
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I have been, and I agree - Haverfordwest is very nice ... even if the Welsh weather has a habit of playing "hide the mountain"
I'd like to go back, so maybe there should be a fly-in later in the year...?
I'd like to go back, so maybe there should be a fly-in later in the year...?
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Went to Sandown for lunch again yesterday and spoke to Larry Evans, the airport manager. He is willing to do a deal regarding the reduced landing fee, but would need to know a reasonable estimate of numbers. I guess we have about 10 so far, but if we can get a commitment and supply an accurate figure, he is very willing to help us out.
Although it has not been advertised, Larry also informed me that Sunday 16th May will be a 'free' day. This applies only to the landing fee , but not the bacon butties . Yesterdays butty was particularly good, better than my landing (strong crosswind)
Sandown also has a website (www.isleofwightairport.co.uk), and plans to build a large 'terminal' building with restaurant, bar and a good viewing area on the first floor.
Although it has not been advertised, Larry also informed me that Sunday 16th May will be a 'free' day. This applies only to the landing fee
, but not the bacon butties . Yesterdays butty was particularly good, better than my landing (strong crosswind)Sandown also has a website (www.isleofwightairport.co.uk), and plans to build a large 'terminal' building with restaurant, bar and a good viewing area on the first floor.
Before I can give the nice chap at Sandown an idea of the numbers involved I need to know myself. Anybody who's coming, please pop to Page 2 where AerBabe has kindly posted a link to the flyin organiser thingy which I've just added here 
Not so N, but still FG
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I shall try to come, although probably in a Bulldog, as the Cap is booked.
Spare seat available for pick up at North Weald or anywhere en route to Sandown.
Spare seat available for pick up at North Weald or anywhere en route to Sandown.
PINKS WORLD THROUGH ROSE COLOURED SPECS
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Location: Happy and content again back in the house on the beach ,baking on the AGA and flying around my highland home . emmmmmmmm
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I am so excited I can't wait to come ,
LOWNSLOW
ESPECIALLY AS ITS BY THE SEA SIDE .
(Does it have a beach or is it rocks and cliffs ,as long sa there is ice cream to be had ,and landing tales to be told ,it will be fun .)
I shall be comiing from one end of the country to the other .
see you ,
THE PINKSTER .
LOWNSLOW
ESPECIALLY AS ITS BY THE SEA SIDE .
(Does it have a beach or is it rocks and cliffs ,as long sa there is ice cream to be had ,and landing tales to be told ,it will be fun .)
I shall be comiing from one end of the country to the other .
see you ,
THE PINKSTER .
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Sorry, Pinks, the beach is the other side of town. The airfield has lots of muddy grass, the awfully-named "Reach for the Pie" cafe and a seemingly guaranteed 90 degree crosswind that'll cause lots of jolly groundlooping fun. But it's nice. 
