Tibenham Fly-In - Sunday 30th December
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Tibenham Fly-In - Sunday 30th December
Last year we arranged a fly-in at Tibenham at the end of December. Unfortunately the weather wasn't brilliant but a reasonable number of people turned out and we had a very pleasent time eating and having a chat with fellow aviators. Not to be deterred we are arranging another fly-in on Sunday 30th December and everyone is invited.
One of the local aerobatic pilots may well put on a bit of a show (weather/availability permitting), as he did last year (thanks again DJ) and I'm sure StiknRuda will not want to miss the opportunity of showing off his new two ship team to an appreciative audience.
This year we are celebrating the opening of our new AVGAS fuel pump which is now available 7 days a week and is open to visitors (PPR just for an airfield briefing and to ensure someone is available to help) as well as club members.
It would be great to see any of you who can make it, there will be good food, a very warm fire and the chance to talk aircraft to other like minded folk.
Here is the Norfolk Gliding Club's web site for information on our airfield and local weather.
Tibenham Airfield
One of the local aerobatic pilots may well put on a bit of a show (weather/availability permitting), as he did last year (thanks again DJ) and I'm sure StiknRuda will not want to miss the opportunity of showing off his new two ship team to an appreciative audience.
This year we are celebrating the opening of our new AVGAS fuel pump which is now available 7 days a week and is open to visitors (PPR just for an airfield briefing and to ensure someone is available to help) as well as club members.
It would be great to see any of you who can make it, there will be good food, a very warm fire and the chance to talk aircraft to other like minded folk.
Here is the Norfolk Gliding Club's web site for information on our airfield and local weather.
Tibenham Airfield
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Nelson2 is free, then we'd be delighted to come the full 6 nm and show you our 2008 formation aerobatic display routine.
IF Tib has a 500' CAA waiver we can perform down to our minumums?
ELSE We'll do the fun stuff a bit further away at 500 agl.
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Nelson2 is free, then we'd be delighted to come the full 6 nm and show you our 2008 formation aerobatic display routine.
IF Tib has a 500' CAA waiver we can perform down to our minumums?
ELSE We'll do the fun stuff a bit further away at 500 agl.
Nelson Lead
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Stik that's fantastic, extremly generous of you, thanks. 
Not sure about the CAA waiver thingy, probably haven't got one but will check.
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I've just heard that subject to some decent practice weather, Nelson Two will be available.
So our offer to show you guys our 2008 formation aeros display is down to the following things:
I can handle 2 and 3, Chris - please make sure that 4 is covered, it wasn't on the last 2 occasions that I ventured that far westwards!
I'll bell you before the occasion and sort out a slot time, early afternoon will probably suit us best.
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So our offer to show you guys our 2008 formation aeros display is down to the following things:
- Weather
- Serviceability
- Currency
- Someone with a modicum of sense to be on the A/G freq
I can handle 2 and 3, Chris - please make sure that 4 is covered, it wasn't on the last 2 occasions that I ventured that far westwards!
I'll bell you before the occasion and sort out a slot time, early afternoon will probably suit us best.
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This I shall look forward to seeing 
I must get over before then - I have forgotten what the Pioneer looks like! Still, I have had some other distractions
I must get over before then - I have forgotten what the Pioneer looks like! Still, I have had some other distractions
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I've just heard that subject to some decent practice weather, Nelson Two will be available.
Chris - please make sure that 4 is covered, it wasn't on the last 2 occasions that I ventured that far westwards
Actually I will be on the radio, or Andrew will be if I can rope him in (are you out there Andrew? )
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I have forgotten what the Pioneer looks like!
Planning to bring a formation of three Bulldogs from North Weald.
DJ, I'm sure your excellent nav skills won't let you down. If you hit Norway you've missed us.
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methinks I might come and visit!
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We're coming for the Cow Pie
Just remember not to cough afterwards or DEFRA will pounce. We've been feeding fishermans friends to our chickens, just in case. Does give the eggs a rather distinctive favour
If you hit Norway you've missed us
I'll be in close formation with myself.
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ps, anyone manning or womanning the pumps this Sunday?
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Great news , lets hope for better weather this year.
Hope you're spreading news of the event far and wide - the more the merrier - not on the Tibenham Web site events page at the Mo
See some of you there ?-
My steed for the day Mk1 Ford Focus !!
Hope you're spreading news of the event far and wide - the more the merrier - not on the Tibenham Web site events page at the Mo
See some of you there ?-
My steed for the day Mk1 Ford Focus !!
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Biggles1049, you can't have looked hard enough!
Here it is!
There are also details on getting AVGAS at Tibenham on the web site, click on the 'AVGAS' option on the main menu.
Here it is!
There are also details on getting AVGAS at Tibenham on the web site, click on the 'AVGAS' option on the main menu.
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My parents live in Tibenham - I've promised myself that when I've passed Barton to Tibenham is going to be my first big xcountry.
Wish I could make it - hopefully next year (and I'll give Shemy a ride down).
You guys going to post up some photos?
Wish I could make it - hopefully next year (and I'll give Shemy a ride down).
You guys going to post up some photos?
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MM - with a lot of thought and some time spent planning, Barton to Tibs is quite acheivable! I've done 6 miles east of Tibs to Barton a few times and would be delighted to help you plan.
Stik
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