Kent to Pitlochry - cheeky request!
 

A little bit hopeful, (and a huge bit cheeky!)...... -
Is anyone from the South-East area thinking of doing a bit of 'hours building' towards the end of July? Apparantly it's a lovely time to head to the Highlands!! :D
I need to get to Pitlochry in Perthshire (not sure where the nearest grass strip is) for a week-long geology course, and just can't face the run up the A1 in my wee car, or a mind-numbing train journey; and still saving up for my own airplane!
If so, is there room on board one wee lass plus a bag? I promise not to point out every igneous intrusion enroute..!
Thanks!! :ok:
Better still, can anyone loan me a Cub for a week, or am I really pushing my luck now?! ;)

PM me. An excuse for flying? Count me in........ :)

I know it's the train, but what about getting the sleeper? Leave Euston 2115. Arrive Pitlochry 0613 after a nights sleep. There are usually "Bargain Berths" available online.

Nearest airfield is Perth.

Thanks!
Unfortunately there is no availability for bargain berths on the date i'm looking to travel (according to the Scotrail website), but thanks for the suggestion.
I must admit - like Bose-x - I am looking for an excuse to get airborne!
nimi

I would suggest that the best place to fly to would be Perth, and then catch the train up to Pitlochry. (only about 30mins or so)

I you are looking for an excuse to get airborne while you are up here, then feel free to PM. Perth is a fave landaway for us! :D

Nearest strip to Pitlochry would be Blair Atholl, operated by Andrew Gordon, Lude House. he runs a Tiger Moth and a Cessna 185 from there. It's quite short but easy for a Cub.

If you need a place to stay Haugh House Hotel, half a mile south of Pitlochry is highly recommended. A friend and I spent a weekend there late last year - we landed in the garden, unfortunately it was a helicopter not a biplane:bored:

Stik

Lift to Pitlochry
 

Hi Nimi,

If you don't get an aeroplane, I can give you a lift to Pitlochry at the end of July. I have a house in Stanley, about 25 miles short of Pitlochry and I get up there at the end of every month for a longish weekend. I'll probably be travelling on the Thurday night/friday morning (28th) No trouble to go that wee bit further and drop you at your destination. I can pick you up on the M1 at J15a or wherever you suggest. Even Banbury railway station since a detour round the M40 won't put much onto the journey North. You can get me here at the PFA office on 01280 846782 or e-mail me [email protected]. Cheers

Sandy:ok:

can you parachute?
 

I have a plane with a removable door. I could drop you out over the top of the field station? What are the rules on parachuting? Can anyone with a parachute jump out of my plane if I am happy ?

:eek: Sold!
Never done it before, but i've an old Russian round parachute in a bag in the garage somewhere, i'll just go have a looksie... shake the moths out...