Flyout destination in the UK?
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Flyout destination in the UK?
I'm slowly building up club participation at a small airfield in the SE of England. We've had a very successful flyout to LFAT and I'm planning a couple of flying competitions.
However, we have a significant number of low-time and low-confidence studes who would like a flyout to a UK destination.
Any suggestions for an interesting place to go? Something interesting to see in the local area (or on the airfield) would help.
However, we have a significant number of low-time and low-confidence studes who would like a flyout to a UK destination.
Any suggestions for an interesting place to go? Something interesting to see in the local area (or on the airfield) would help.
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A lovely trip at this time of year from the South East would be down to Cornwall and Perranporth. This sits on top of the cliffs with one of the best beaches in the UK below.
Spectacular especially if you route down the north coast of cornwall.
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A lovely trip at this time of year from the South East would be down to Cornwall and Perranporth. This sits on top of the cliffs with one of the best beaches in the UK below.
Spectacular especially if you route down the north coast of cornwall.
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A lovely trip at this time of year from the South East would be down to Cornwall and Perranporth.
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FatFlyer, I'd be grateful if you could explain where I can find info about the "mandatory transponder zone" around Stansted.
I can't find it in NOTAMS or the AIP.
Thanks.
Edit: Now found it; it's not yet in force till 24 Sep 2009 and the details are not in the AIP until 10 Sep.
CAA approves establishment of Stansted Transponder Mandatory Zones (TMZs) airspace change proposal | CAA News | CAA
I can't find it in NOTAMS or the AIP.
Thanks.
Edit: Now found it; it's not yet in force till 24 Sep 2009 and the details are not in the AIP until 10 Sep.
CAA approves establishment of Stansted Transponder Mandatory Zones (TMZs) airspace change proposal | CAA News | CAA
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You might wait a while a) to get good enough weather to get down there and b) to get weather good enough to get back...
Yes you are correct that Cornwall is prone to fog and low cloud. We often had to take an alternative into exeter.
If the weather is stable and good you cannot beat that run
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How about Bembridge or Sandown on the IOW ?.
Nice simple flight along the coast from SE England, and has a feel for a low timer of going "overseas". Some nice restaurants only a short taxi ride away too.
Nice simple flight along the coast from SE England, and has a feel for a low timer of going "overseas". Some nice restaurants only a short taxi ride away too.
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Captain Stable:
Duxford is an interesting venue for a visit and can do discounts for a fly-in. However, unless signed up to the training scheme, students need to be accompanied. I'm working there tomorrow, 5th Aug, give me a call in the tower if you want to discuss 01223 833376 -- otherwise call the airfield manager, Frank Marson.
Alan.
Duxford is an interesting venue for a visit and can do discounts for a fly-in. However, unless signed up to the training scheme, students need to be accompanied. I'm working there tomorrow, 5th Aug, give me a call in the tower if you want to discuss 01223 833376 -- otherwise call the airfield manager, Frank Marson.
Alan.
