Oban/Glenforsa News
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Peter Jackson is the general manager of operations at Coventry Airport.
However looking at what is happening there perhaps lack of operations would be a better description.
The link to the story that Capt WW was trying to post is :
Coventry Airport 'could be dissolved' - Leamington Spa Today - Back to Home Page
You might also like to look at http://www.coventryairport.co.uk/dow...nuary_2009.doc
It seems that business at Coventry is heading south. Now where has that happened before
However looking at what is happening there perhaps lack of operations would be a better description.
The link to the story that Capt WW was trying to post is :
Coventry Airport 'could be dissolved' - Leamington Spa Today - Back to Home Page
You might also like to look at http://www.coventryairport.co.uk/dow...nuary_2009.doc
It seems that business at Coventry is heading south. Now where has that happened before
PPruNaholic!
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Myself and two copilots have a trip planned later this month to Glenforsa, so two questions:
1) can we land & park overnight at Glenforsa (the hotel at the strip was fully booked when we called to ask, so we plan to stay in the nearby village)?
2) will we be able to get fuel at Oban?
I gather from reading various threads that there has been some doubt re- both of these points at various times, so is it all OK now, or should we plan to go elsewhere?
Andy
1) can we land & park overnight at Glenforsa (the hotel at the strip was fully booked when we called to ask, so we plan to stay in the nearby village)?
2) will we be able to get fuel at Oban?
I gather from reading various threads that there has been some doubt re- both of these points at various times, so is it all OK now, or should we plan to go elsewhere?
Andy
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From: Glenforsa Mull
Glenforsa
Yes you can land at Glenforsa, PPR.
You will get fed and watered at the Glenforsa Hotel where you can also hire a car if needed.
Local information from local pilots is also available. 01680 300 377
Paul Keegan will take care of your fuel needs at Oban. Call 01631 710 888
See you when you get here.
OGF
You will get fed and watered at the Glenforsa Hotel where you can also hire a car if needed.
Local information from local pilots is also available. 01680 300 377
Paul Keegan will take care of your fuel needs at Oban. Call 01631 710 888
See you when you get here.
OGF
PPruNaholic!
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Many thanks indeed - have PM'd you. We'll be there Bank Holiday weekend (25/26/27) - only shame is your hotel fully booked. Might take you up on the car hire - will call you. Glad
about fuel all OK at Oban as well, now all we need is some decent VFR on the Bank Holiday... now, what're the chances...!?
Andy
about fuel all OK at Oban as well, now all we need is some decent VFR on the Bank Holiday... now, what're the chances...!?
Andy
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Is Glenforsa open again? We've been planning a trip for a while but it still says the following on their website:
Glenforsa Airfield - Flight Information
'Due to the vulnerability of damage to the runway surface, Glenforsa will be closed to all fixed wing aircraft until the winter has passed. An inspection will be carried out in January 2009 with a view to deciding to allow use from February 2009. This may be inconvenient to some, but not as inconvenient as the damage that was caused last year which was only repaired fully in May. This action will prevent a repeat of last year and the associated costs involved.
Both windsleeves have been taken down and will be set up when the airfield is ready to accept aircraft again. The agricultural lease allows for sheep to be on the airfield every day right through until end of March therefore anybody over flying Glenforsa should not do so at low level'
Glenforsa Airfield - Flight Information
'Due to the vulnerability of damage to the runway surface, Glenforsa will be closed to all fixed wing aircraft until the winter has passed. An inspection will be carried out in January 2009 with a view to deciding to allow use from February 2009. This may be inconvenient to some, but not as inconvenient as the damage that was caused last year which was only repaired fully in May. This action will prevent a repeat of last year and the associated costs involved.
Both windsleeves have been taken down and will be set up when the airfield is ready to accept aircraft again. The agricultural lease allows for sheep to be on the airfield every day right through until end of March therefore anybody over flying Glenforsa should not do so at low level'
A little less conversation,
a little more aviation...
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Currently expected are 4 x Yak-52, 1 x Yak-18, 1 x Yak-50, 1 x Nanchang, 1 x Maule, 1 x RV-8, 1 x C182, 1 x C172, 2 x PA-32, 1 x PA-28R
....and one very, very hungry Gorilla.
The Gorilla is expected to be conducting high-energy eating manoeuvres, and may not be able to conform to the Rules of the Air (if he thinks he might be late back for lunch), but you should be perfectly safe providing you don't get between The Gorilla and his food.
Look forward to seeing you there!
PPruNaholic!
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you've picked the weekend that coincides with Exercise Spring Funky Monkey '09
We'll be in a more sedate a/c - pipe & slippers by comparison to your lot..!
Will look to hook up with you all in the bar and get taxi back to the other hotel in the town
Andy
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Glenforsa Follies
Is Glenforsa open again? We've been planning a trip for a while but it still says the following on their website:
A couple of ruts were used as an excuse to shut down the airfield for 6 months.
WW
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PPruNaholic!
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Whoops you're right - we're going 2/3/4 May (the Bank Holiday) ... my addled mind was mixing up dates with this trip and another the week before (boating not flying..!)
I normally rely on my wife to let me know what day it is, and what day things will happen in the future - must get her to watch over my shoulder when on the forums..!
Andy
I normally rely on my wife to let me know what day it is, and what day things will happen in the future - must get her to watch over my shoulder when on the forums..!
Andy
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The Gorilla is expected to be conducting high-energy eating manoeuvres, and may not be able to conform to the Rules of the Air
Starters include salad leaf with dribble of some fancy vinegar
Main course is venison fillet with salad and a couple of boiled spuds.
Pudding is organic home made ice cream one scoop.
Breakfast is fruit salad with yoghurt, porridge or bran flakes.
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Mad Jock
I poped into the Glenforsa hotel last night for some food and i can tell you the deep fat fryers are still there i had Venison burger with home made chips and salad as always great food.
Keep up the good work
CF
I poped into the Glenforsa hotel last night for some food and i can tell you the deep fat fryers are still there i had Venison burger with home made chips and salad as always great food.
Keep up the good work
CF
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I was taking the wee you muppets as if any Hotel on the west coast of Scotland is going to get healthy or not do a full Fry up Breakfast.
The only healthy progress which is more by chance than anything else is the number of places that do Bambi burgers and stews etc.
Long live the scottish deep fat fryer and all that may have heart attacks due to her.
Anyway you shouldn't be eating salad on the west coast of scotland just think of your carbon foot print getting it there. Fish and chips is by far the most eco friendly thing you can have.
The only healthy progress which is more by chance than anything else is the number of places that do Bambi burgers and stews etc.
Long live the scottish deep fat fryer and all that may have heart attacks due to her.
Anyway you shouldn't be eating salad on the west coast of scotland just think of your carbon foot print getting it there. Fish and chips is by far the most eco friendly thing you can have.
