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Old 23rd Mar 2010, 10:25
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R44-Pilot, Could always catch a lift with someone else?? Or worst case, drive in
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Old 23rd Mar 2010, 11:04
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Sadly Tonge I'm out in good ole Lincolnshire and there's not to much activity round these parts...

It may be a drive down... Would like to see this Bell 222 if it comes!

EDIT: Bugger just realised I'm not even in the country o April 24th!
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Old 23rd Mar 2010, 12:47
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I'll be making an effort to get there, although it depends on availibilty, etc. Another R44
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Old 23rd Mar 2010, 13:23
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PPR?

Do we need to PPR for this?

I often use EGSX (as PA32 I use is based there), so wouldn't normally PPR unless it were a large scheduled event.

Also, I believe you need to squawk 7010 approaching North Weald (below 1500 MSL) and departing until you are clear of Stansted airspace.
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Old 23rd Mar 2010, 22:42
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S1lverback,
I spoke with the Op's department at North weald and they wanted people flying in to PPR. It was just so they knew how how many to expect, I told them I was trying to organise this get together, but I couldn't give them an exact number of aircraft that would be arriving.
I guess-timated between 6 and 7 but at this rate there could be double figures

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Hi,

Popped in to EGSX yesterday to speak to maintenance on another matter (fixed wing based there) and spoke with Lee at the Squadron (Alan isn't working the 24th April)

Lee was not aware (he is now and is covering that weekend), but guess we aren't an official (i.e. local authority registered) fly-in as that requires a license.

EGSX is PPR anyhow...so see will you then.

Note: Sqwalk 7010 when on EGSX Frequency 123.52, so Essex (Stansted) know your EGSX traffic.
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Old 3rd Apr 2010, 09:08
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Silverback, thanks for the info!

I may have a spare seat, going from EGMC, if anyone wants to PM me.

Tonge

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Old 14th Apr 2010, 22:09
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Bumping thread without apology - the more the merrier!

Waiting for CAA to send back my license - days drag slowly by!!!

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Old 15th Apr 2010, 08:16
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If there's sufficient interest and people willing to make a donation, I might be able to arrange a static view of the Herts Air Ambulance (MD902, G-HAAT), based at North Weald. It's only operational on weekdays, so will be in the hangar.

For those requiring JET A1, be aware that there are two suppliers of fuel at NW....
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Old 15th Apr 2010, 18:55
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The Huey and MD900 will both probably be outside on Saturday anyway as we will be setting up for "The Gathering of Warbirds and Veterans" taking place on the Sunday.
There will be marshallers working on the Saturday,as one of those`s i will try and come and say hello ,i will see what i can do about a visit if i get the time.
hth
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Old 19th Apr 2010, 10:17
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G-ANPK,
That would be great if you could arrange a visit, I don't mind making a donation!!

Well depending on the great "Ash Crisis" I hope to see everyone there on Saturday lunchtime!!

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Old 19th Apr 2010, 21:09
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Crikey is that for real 206 jock that Herts Air Ambulance only flies through the week, what happens to the poor bastards who need them on the weekend. Must remember not to take my son to any motocross track near there on the weekend
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Old 20th Apr 2010, 12:38
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Yep, weekdays only. Coverage at weekends is provided by the Essex aircraft (one charity, two aircraft).

If you and your mates gave a donation of a few hundred thousand, I'm sure the charity would gladly fly 7 days a week with both. What.....you don't fancy that idea?

Kind of summarises the problem, really.
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Old 20th Apr 2010, 12:43
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I think a reasonable "overpayment" for the coffee they provide is well worth the investment

Friendly people at Herts AA, even if they are operating from Essex
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Old 20th Apr 2010, 14:08
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even if they are operating from Essex
I think we prefer the term 'Hertfordshire borders', but your logic is irrefutable
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Old 20th Apr 2010, 16:29
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John R81, you have a PM
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Old 23rd Apr 2010, 12:26
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Hi All
mercilesssly bumping the thread one more time... Just booked some R44 time so will be calling in tomorrow. Hope it's a good turn out.
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Unfortunately a backlog of work & meetings as a result of ash-based disruption to air travel means I must now go to NL to meet Finnish clients this weekend. Have a great meet!

With regret

John
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Old 24th Apr 2010, 06:56
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What a nice day for A trip is it still on?
anyone got any times ? what's the landong fees ?
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Old 24th Apr 2010, 07:56
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Have to agree, it is a nice day! Well we are still going, lets just hope the machine is ok.

Aiming to get there for midday, can't remember what the landing fee is, seem to remember I made a donation to the "Squadron"
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