Scotland Trip
Trent900 - THINK BIG
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From: London
Hi Monocock,
Not to intentionally brag but I've just come back from a 1620nm winter tour of the following from Denham (in 5 days):
Doncaster, Sandtoft, Edinburgh, Perth, Aberdeen, Sumbrugh, Unst (including Lat N61), Wick, Loch Ness (Oban), Benbecula, Barra, Tiree, Islay, Campbeltown, Isle of Man.
Just PM me if you have specifics; we stayed at hotels & cheap B&B's at some the above.
some pics: http://www.navex.aero/n61.htm
What an amazing part of the world for someone like me that hasn't been north of Bovingdon VOR much
All the best,
EG
Not to intentionally brag but I've just come back from a 1620nm winter tour of the following from Denham (in 5 days):
Doncaster, Sandtoft, Edinburgh, Perth, Aberdeen, Sumbrugh, Unst (including Lat N61), Wick, Loch Ness (Oban), Benbecula, Barra, Tiree, Islay, Campbeltown, Isle of Man.
Just PM me if you have specifics; we stayed at hotels & cheap B&B's at some the above.
some pics: http://www.navex.aero/n61.htm
What an amazing part of the world for someone like me that hasn't been north of Bovingdon VOR much
All the best,
EG
Last edited by egld0624; 7th February 2006 at 10:16.
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From: Deep inth Norhtern Hills
Be carefull at Gigha! its a gem of an Island, but leave well clear if it has been raining for a few weeks, the bottom1/3rd is really really boggy along with the infrequent grass cutting.
Enjoy your trip round the best part of the UK,
Lamb Holm is another great a/field near Scapa Flow, walking distance to the churchill barrier and Italien Chapel built by the POWs during the war.
Bol---s to ppr, give Paul your brass for fuel n biccys drop in , say hi to him from the Blackpool boys!!!!!
Enjoy your trip round the best part of the UK,
Lamb Holm is another great a/field near Scapa Flow, walking distance to the churchill barrier and Italien Chapel built by the POWs during the war.
Bol---s to ppr, give Paul your brass for fuel n biccys drop in , say hi to him from the Blackpool boys!!!!!
Trent900 - THINK BIG
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From: London
Hi Bottom Rung,
Ah so that was you. We had an absolute blast in the Shetlands; I wanted to do a touch & go or land at Scatsta but sadly the clock dictated otherwise. Genuinely, a friendly service throughout the islands. My friend & I were amazed just how busy the airspace was that morning; + watching out for the 2 whirly-birds inbound to yourself from the N. East.
Enjoyed watching the locals burn the Viking galley (same day as my birthday); so I shan't forget it!
Hope to see you next time,
EG
Ah so that was you. We had an absolute blast in the Shetlands; I wanted to do a touch & go or land at Scatsta but sadly the clock dictated otherwise. Genuinely, a friendly service throughout the islands. My friend & I were amazed just how busy the airspace was that morning; + watching out for the 2 whirly-birds inbound to yourself from the N. East.
Enjoyed watching the locals burn the Viking galley (same day as my birthday); so I shan't forget it!
Hope to see you next time,
EG
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From: Witnesham, Suffolk
The west coast is truly fabulous. Glenforsa is a perfect base for a few days flying around - but make sure you have a booking!
If the tractors are working next to the strip, watch them when you're on finals...
If you have a useable GPS, make sure you have "BRUCE" stored as a waypoint. It's the way down if you're above a cloud layer. Look at the chart, you'll see why.
If the tractors are working next to the strip, watch them when you're on finals...
If you have a useable GPS, make sure you have "BRUCE" stored as a waypoint. It's the way down if you're above a cloud layer. Look at the chart, you'll see why.
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From: Deep inth Norhtern Hills
Mull
Was up at Glenforsa on friday 10th Feb,
The hotel is not open till easter, but they still managed a complimentry coffee.
The airfield is a little boggy with a few sheep grazing.
Paul is still selling fuel at Oban but the place is a little bit dead and no radio.
The hotel is not open till easter, but they still managed a complimentry coffee.
The airfield is a little boggy with a few sheep grazing.
Paul is still selling fuel at Oban but the place is a little bit dead and no radio.
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From: Cloud Nine
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Was up at Glenforsa on friday 10th Feb,
The hotel is not open till easter, but they still managed a complimentry coffee.
The airfield is a little boggy with a few sheep grazing.
The hotel is not open till easter, but they still managed a complimentry coffee.
The airfield is a little boggy with a few sheep grazing.
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From: Cumbernauld
Oban
Oban is back active, we were there on Friday 10-02-06, and much to our surprise there was Radio all be it not from Paul but a council appointed operator
On landing we spotted Paul and had a quick chin wag a cup of coffee and a JAMMY DODGER Fuel is definitly available and there is a contact number pinned to the portacabin for you if there is no one there with a promise to turn up within 10 mins!
John.
On landing we spotted Paul and had a quick chin wag a cup of coffee and a JAMMY DODGER
Fuel is definitly available and there is a contact number pinned to the portacabin for you if there is no one there with a promise to turn up within 10 mins!John.
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From: Deep inth Norhtern Hills
Hi PH UKU,
yes that was us, Had a great days flying.
We thought that the guy on Oban freq was in the circuit! No wonder he had no sense of humour when we said we were banner towing for Jammie Dodgers to return to rightfull post!!!!
PB
yes that was us, Had a great days flying.
We thought that the guy on Oban freq was in the circuit! No wonder he had no sense of humour when we said we were banner towing for Jammie Dodgers to return to rightfull post!!!!
PB
Trent900 - THINK BIG
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From: London
Oban
Just to add to S205-18F's comments; the unpublished Oban NDB is Freq. 404KHz. My understanding is: "(Not published due to some possible refraction and the plan to move it closer to the airfield)." But still useful to know AND still working! Radio is as mentioned by S205-18F.
The landing fees are as usual paid via the council. & plenty of Avgas on the a/d.
Kind regards,
EG
The landing fees are as usual paid via the council. & plenty of Avgas on the a/d.
Kind regards,
EG
Last edited by egld0624; 14th February 2006 at 07:04.
