Funnily enough, when I clicked on the link I got an almost blank screen, the only content being the statement,"Bad request,"!!!!

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.:ok:

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:D

I find I have quite missed this "soap thread". How is Oban doing these days?

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

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:ok:

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 :ok:

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'

I suspect that might be our fault - you've picked the weekend that coincides with Exercise Spring Funky Monkey '09, a wholesale relocation from White Waltham to Glenforsa.

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!

Sounds like fun - look forward to seeing you all there!

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

Glenforsa Follies
 

Ignore that, the airport management is probably too 'tired' to sort out the web site.

A couple of ruts were used as an excuse to shut down the airfield for 6 months.

WW:E

We have a big flyin to Glenforsa planned for the weekend of the 19th - 21st June so it's most definitely open.

The real Iceman :cool:

Now you've got me confused - the Bank Holiday weekend is not the 25/27/27th, but the following one.....or is this an Aussie Bank Holiday?

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 thought the hotel had joined the health crazy world and dumped its deep fat fryers.

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.

;)

Mad Jock,
I hope not. My joints need some grease.
I can't eat vegetables, it would be like cannablism for me.
DO.

I believe the tofu and spinach wholemeal lasagne is very tasty. :8

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 :ok::ok:

CF

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. ;)

Thank goodness for that.

What are the symptoms of a panic attack, by the way? - because I think I've just had one.

Don't worry Ed, I'd have brought over some vegtable oil, a deep fat fryer and a whole pallet of mars bars, just to ensure the Yaks had enough energy to "work, rest and play."