Places to fly for a day out
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Not to worry Stuart - very nice too!
I must say, being able to drop the gear at 154 kts sounds like an incredible plus.
Presumably it is turbo charged and you have to consider power reduction for cooling, rather than coming honking in full tilt and totally relying on getting the gear down a couple of miles out?
I must say, being able to drop the gear at 154 kts sounds like an incredible plus.
Presumably it is turbo charged and you have to consider power reduction for cooling, rather than coming honking in full tilt and totally relying on getting the gear down a couple of miles out?
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No its not turbocharged. Just 10 litres of normally aspirated engine.
Bonanza's are slippery beasts. Before I had this I had a 182 which slowed down as sone as you pulled back the throttle. The A36 doesnt unless you get gear or flaps down!
Shame about Kemble but I am on my stag do that weekend. Thanks for the info anyway.
Bonanza's are slippery beasts. Before I had this I had a 182 which slowed down as sone as you pulled back the throttle. The A36 doesnt unless you get gear or flaps down!
Shame about Kemble but I am on my stag do that weekend. Thanks for the info anyway.
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- If that was you descending ahead of us out of the airway into EGBJ in an "N" reg on Sunday, just out of curiosity, where were you inbound from?
Have you got de-icing on that A.36?
- If that was you descending ahead of us out of the airway into EGBJ in an "N" reg on Sunday, just out of curiosity, where were you inbound from?
Have you got de-icing on that A.36?
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Try Kirknewton by Edinburgh, loads of black cabs to suit your needs and only 15/20 mins into city centre Approx £12/£15 each way.
Landing fees at Kirknewton,donations accepted.
Here are a few handy numbers.
Kirknewton 01506885555
Edinburgh ATC(for booking,Kirk is in the zone) 01313336239
Edinburgh atis 01313336216
City Cabs 01312281211
Central Taxis 01312292468
Plenty to do in Centre,nice big park for the kids and loads of kiddy friendly restaraunts and an amazing zoo.
Check out Mobility Scotland if your requirements include a wheelchair as I have seen them in the city centre with free chairs(also battery powered) during the summer months.
Landing fees at Kirknewton,donations accepted.
Here are a few handy numbers.
Kirknewton 01506885555
Edinburgh ATC(for booking,Kirk is in the zone) 01313336239
Edinburgh atis 01313336216
City Cabs 01312281211
Central Taxis 01312292468
Plenty to do in Centre,nice big park for the kids and loads of kiddy friendly restaraunts and an amazing zoo.
Check out Mobility Scotland if your requirements include a wheelchair as I have seen them in the city centre with free chairs(also battery powered) during the summer months.
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If your still looking for somewhere to visit, pay Wolverhampton a visit on 24th June (see below). Landing fee for twins under 3 metric tonees is only £20 and I think a king Air is only £65.
We'd like to encourage anyone reading this thread to pay us a visit on the 24th June 2006. On the 24th Wolverhampton (Halfpenny Green) is playing host to Project Propellor (see http://www.projectpropeller.co.uk/ for info) which basically aims to is to match up WWII RAF air crew with current pilots and to gather together for a day at a significant location. Whilst project propellor will have their own speakers, lunch etc we are hoping to attract general visitors and plan to have a few attractions at the airport. Although details havent been finalised yet we are hoping to have items on display from cadets, vintage/miltary/steam vehicles on display, trade stalls, bouncy castle etc. The cafe ok will be open as normal but we should also have a BBQ's on the go along with the fully licensed bar for the non aircrew !! Unfortunately this event has to be self funded, ie we have to pay for the extra loos etc so we are unable to offer many concesions but on the plus side, if we do raise any surplus then consideration will be given to some of the local charities, air scouts, cadets, air ambulance etc. To try to add an air of nostalgia for the ex aircrew members that will be attending through Project Propellor, and also to try to add a bit of variety at EGBO on the day, we have managed to secure one concession, any militarry marked aircraft, current / historic / overseas marks etc will not have to pay a landing fee. More information will be available soon, and I will try to keep you posted on any updates, confirmed attendances etc.
In short...
24th June 2006
EGBO Wolverhampton Airport (Halfpenny Green)
Fly In
3 Hard Runways plus the unlicencesed 350m grass strip should also be operational.
Free landing fees for any military marked aircraft.
Single engine aircraft, multi engined engined aircraft, helicopters and three axis microlights welcome.(Sadly we cannot accept flexiwing's at the moment)
Ground attractions
A good, fun day out.
PPR is not essential but would be preferred if possible.
If you require any further information, please head up an email with Wolverhampton Fly In and forward to either [email protected] or [email protected]. We would love to update a list of possible attending aircraft types.
Thanks for reading.
We'd like to encourage anyone reading this thread to pay us a visit on the 24th June 2006. On the 24th Wolverhampton (Halfpenny Green) is playing host to Project Propellor (see http://www.projectpropeller.co.uk/ for info) which basically aims to is to match up WWII RAF air crew with current pilots and to gather together for a day at a significant location. Whilst project propellor will have their own speakers, lunch etc we are hoping to attract general visitors and plan to have a few attractions at the airport. Although details havent been finalised yet we are hoping to have items on display from cadets, vintage/miltary/steam vehicles on display, trade stalls, bouncy castle etc. The cafe ok will be open as normal but we should also have a BBQ's on the go along with the fully licensed bar for the non aircrew !! Unfortunately this event has to be self funded, ie we have to pay for the extra loos etc so we are unable to offer many concesions but on the plus side, if we do raise any surplus then consideration will be given to some of the local charities, air scouts, cadets, air ambulance etc. To try to add an air of nostalgia for the ex aircrew members that will be attending through Project Propellor, and also to try to add a bit of variety at EGBO on the day, we have managed to secure one concession, any militarry marked aircraft, current / historic / overseas marks etc will not have to pay a landing fee. More information will be available soon, and I will try to keep you posted on any updates, confirmed attendances etc.
In short...
24th June 2006
EGBO Wolverhampton Airport (Halfpenny Green)
Fly In
3 Hard Runways plus the unlicencesed 350m grass strip should also be operational.
Free landing fees for any military marked aircraft.
Single engine aircraft, multi engined engined aircraft, helicopters and three axis microlights welcome.(Sadly we cannot accept flexiwing's at the moment)
Ground attractions
A good, fun day out.
PPR is not essential but would be preferred if possible.
If you require any further information, please head up an email with Wolverhampton Fly In and forward to either [email protected] or [email protected]. We would love to update a list of possible attending aircraft types.
Thanks for reading.
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Places to go
Old Warden will be no problem on a flying day because we open up the 03/21runway extension. If its long enough for the DH88 Comet......
Dont forget to bring some chairs, table and a picnic. You will be collected in a Landrover from the visitors parking area so you wont need to lug anything very far.
Alternatively, why not consider one of the evening shows and stop over in the Mansion? Cheap as chips and pure nostalgia. You could have a drink then?! Your bird will be perfectly safe overnight.
The Flying Proms is a must ( proper bubbly picnic required for that one!) Check out the website.
Another hoot of a place to visit with the 'dustbin lids' is Clacton. A short walk to the Pier via the sea front - dodgems, candy floss,bingo, 'kiss me quick' hats, rock - the lot! There is also a terrific fish and chip restaurant opposite the pier across the main road and down some steps. Alternatively, you can do the native thing, sit amongst the shell suits on the park bench and troff your fish chips and mushy peas with a wooden fork out of a poly tray - style!
If you havent visited Clackers before you need a brief because there is a public footpath running across the runway at mid point. Plenty long enough for you machine, twins use it. I have been in and out in PA32/ 300.
For some reason, not many pilots seem to visit.
Dont forget the buckets and spades. The beach is safe to swim too.
Hairy
Dont forget to bring some chairs, table and a picnic. You will be collected in a Landrover from the visitors parking area so you wont need to lug anything very far.
Alternatively, why not consider one of the evening shows and stop over in the Mansion? Cheap as chips and pure nostalgia. You could have a drink then?! Your bird will be perfectly safe overnight.
The Flying Proms is a must ( proper bubbly picnic required for that one!) Check out the website.
Another hoot of a place to visit with the 'dustbin lids' is Clacton. A short walk to the Pier via the sea front - dodgems, candy floss,bingo, 'kiss me quick' hats, rock - the lot! There is also a terrific fish and chip restaurant opposite the pier across the main road and down some steps. Alternatively, you can do the native thing, sit amongst the shell suits on the park bench and troff your fish chips and mushy peas with a wooden fork out of a poly tray - style!
If you havent visited Clackers before you need a brief because there is a public footpath running across the runway at mid point. Plenty long enough for you machine, twins use it. I have been in and out in PA32/ 300.
For some reason, not many pilots seem to visit.
Dont forget the buckets and spades. The beach is safe to swim too.
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Kirknewton is tar(looks worse than it is,if in doubt stick to North side). In Pooleys pullout page for Edinburgh you can see location but its not in the latest Pooleys. If you know anyone who has one from a couple of years ago it is definately in there. Initial contact is with Edinburgh Approach on 121.2.
There is gliding at the weekends but its not that busy.
There is gliding at the weekends but its not that busy.
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places to visit
alderney is the best of the chanel isles icecrean beach pubs for those disabled walking might be to far but on a 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 mile island nowhere is to far in one of the friendly taxis. if visiting lands end ring the flying club in advance they should be able to advise a hire company who can drop a car to the field, the best beeches in the country within 2-3 miles ,lands end complex great for the kids good luck and hope to see you in alderney where i now live after my early visits as a private pilot
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To me, one of the most obvious is Guernsey. Tiny landing fee and tax free fuel. Car hire is cheap, and buses run regularly one way to the glorious northern beaches and ice creams galore, and the other way into town.
I'm told that the long isolation of the light aircraft park/control tower from the terminal, whilst the new terminal was being built, is now over and one can take just the short walk.
Anyone with more info on this?
Mike.
I'm told that the long isolation of the light aircraft park/control tower from the terminal, whilst the new terminal was being built, is now over and one can take just the short walk.
Anyone with more info on this?
Mike.
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Hmm I was going to test out one of the suggestions today but the snow meant it wasnt a great day for it. Shame.
Eshott, Lindesfarne and Guernsey are all on my list. Ta.
Eshott, Lindesfarne and Guernsey are all on my list. Ta.
