Summer Fly-in at Carlisle Airport
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Summer Fly-in at Carlisle Airport
Someone mentioned the Carlisle Fly-in a while back.
Is anyone interested in comming?
July 31 - Aug 1
Tony
Is anyone interested in comming?
July 31 - Aug 1
Tony
1) If I have my permit
2) If I'm not OIC child
3) If the weather is OK
4) If the Ulster contingent promise to bring over a pack of Tayto salt and vinegar...
I'll be there!
Russell
2) If I'm not OIC child
3) If the weather is OK
4) If the Ulster contingent promise to bring over a pack of Tayto salt and vinegar...
I'll be there!
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I believe the same weekend coincides with a paradropping event of some description.
However, not wishing to put anyone off, there isn't actually a great deal at Carlisle worth coming over to see (except the fab scenery). Some rusty, sorry-looking, badly maintained old hulks they call an air museum, a bar/cafe that closes early, and that's about it. The people are generally friendly and helpful, but they are rather anal about hi-viz jackets.
If the fly-in happens to be well attended that would be great, especially as the airfield is hardly thriving at the best of times. It always seems like the kind of place you go because you need to, rather than because you want to.
Shame really.
However, not wishing to put anyone off, there isn't actually a great deal at Carlisle worth coming over to see (except the fab scenery). Some rusty, sorry-looking, badly maintained old hulks they call an air museum, a bar/cafe that closes early, and that's about it. The people are generally friendly and helpful, but they are rather anal about hi-viz jackets.
If the fly-in happens to be well attended that would be great, especially as the airfield is hardly thriving at the best of times. It always seems like the kind of place you go because you need to, rather than because you want to.
Shame really.
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witchdoctor, perhaps you should tell us your gripes as I assume you are not happy at Carlisle.
All I can say is that anytime I go there I get good manners and I don't get robbed. I have been to places where I can't say that.
If some one bothers to have a fly-in then I think they are trying and if I can I will support them.
Tony
All I can say is that anytime I go there I get good manners and I don't get robbed. I have been to places where I can't say that.
If some one bothers to have a fly-in then I think they are trying and if I can I will support them.
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Witchdoctor
If you are based there how comes you havent had the recent letter which explains exactly when the "paradrop" is?I might add that it dosn't clash with the fly-in.Im with Tony on this one,it should be supported.I will be there and Im not even based there.
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P.s Hope the witchdoctor reads his NOTAMS for the "Paradrop" Days
If you are based there how comes you havent had the recent letter which explains exactly when the "paradrop" is?I might add that it dosn't clash with the fly-in.Im with Tony on this one,it should be supported.I will be there and Im not even based there.
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P.s Hope the witchdoctor reads his NOTAMS for the "Paradrop" Days
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Hi Tony, yes, would defo be interested in fly-in @ Carlisle - never been though was in their overhead last week. If anyone else from Sherburn fancies, this, please let me know.
Cheers
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We'll make it a North West PPRuNe meet.
Which day? or shall we wait to look at the weather?
I might be there both days as I am going to visit friends and may stay overnight.
Tony
Which day? or shall we wait to look at the weather?
I might be there both days as I am going to visit friends and may stay overnight.
Tony
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It would be nice to hear from some of those involved in running the fly-in, perhaps someone could let them know that they might have some customers.
I have sent emails to the addresses on the fly-in site but heard nothing yet
Tony
I have sent emails to the addresses on the fly-in site but heard nothing yet
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If last years PFA fly-in at Kirkbride is anything to go by(This is in place of it Im led to believe)there should be quite a number turning up.I know a lot of GA divert to Kirkbride because of the pricy landing fees at Carlisle,and as these have been waived for both days there should be no excuses.
The contact "Mark" on the flyin website is usually on the reception desk on weekdays if you needed to talk to him.
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If last years PFA fly-in at Kirkbride is anything to go by(This is in place of it Im led to believe)there should be quite a number turning up.I know a lot of GA divert to Kirkbride because of the pricy landing fees at Carlisle,and as these have been waived for both days there should be no excuses.
The contact "Mark" on the flyin website is usually on the reception desk on weekdays if you needed to talk to him.
Barshifter