Well don't be late. Seriously though that's why there is a buffer of 30 mins, it allows for the inevitable delays:rolleyes:

Thanks - silly questions arise because I have not flown into an event with slot times before. Should not be a problem - I am intending routing from Redhill to Tatenhill (likely overhead City airport as Farnborough NOTAMs suggest that West of Heathrow option is out). Refuel at Tatenhill and then I have only 50 miles to run-in to coordinate times - and plenty of fuel if I need to fly at max cruise.

See you Saturday

John

Cholmondeley Pageant of Power 2010
 

Hello, I am a fixed-wing PPL holder so I will be driving to the Pageant. I understand there is a Handling Agent for Helicopter arrivals and I wonder if somebody can advise me what Radio Frequency (if any) is used for a arrivals and departures. Many thanks in advance.

Pete - check your PMs.

Folks

I've just got off the phone to John form Aircovers he has suggested that Ppruners meet at 13:00 at the Cholmondeley pub and/or leave messages at his stand near ATC.

Yes/no???

Joel

Folks

Just back from the CPOP. Thankfully the wx was better than last year. A great day and some interesting flying displays (and not by me this year either !). I'm in there again tomorrow.

Pictures on my blog in the usual place shortly.

Thanks to John for organising stuff.

Joel:ok:

Joel - sorry, missed your follow up post re meeting; my return from a trip abroad was delayed and couldn't make it to CPOP today after all :{

I'll be at RIAT tomorrow, although the displays won't be nearly as exciting as your exit from CPOP last year ;)

TTB

TTB

Thanks pal !!!!!!

:O

Fantastic time on Saturday. Started badly - got to the airport to find the machine had been left with insufficient fuel (despite promises) and so had to wait until 9 to fuel & dash in a straight line (not!). slightly late ariving at Bar Mere, but not the last to land (OK, 1 behind me!).

Awesome flying displays - Black Cats = good name. Must use several lives each display. I have no intention to emulate these manouvers.

A great day, thanks to John & team for organising it.

John

Arrived early on Sat, well organised and a great day had by all. just a shame that the weather couldnt hold out for the weekend.

We have a great event in the North of England to compete with Goodwood in the near future that is aviation frendly, and doesnt charge £200 to land a 44!
:D

Assuming that HASL are invited back to run the heliport next year we will be looking at what we can do to improve the service and procedures.

There will be a joining point from the east, and possibly the west/northwest, the north may be difficult as we got several noise/flying complaints from an adjacent farm.

With a little more time to plan everything there will better charts showing areas to avoid.

Fuel (Jet A1) could be made available as could airside transport for those who don't like walking.

Any comments/suggestions would be appreciated.

Now I can get back to the day job!
 

From what I've seen and heard (from those who flew in and those who did the displays) I know I owe a huge debt of gratitude to some very experienced ATC guys (SATCOP and HASL), our shy retiring display Director JH and of course all those who flew in.
First indications are that CPOP was a great success (visitor numbers and Help for Heroes). Next year I really recommend staying over on Saturday night -the fireworks concert was spectacular.
All those weeks of planning seem to have paid off, 11th hour display change applications (thank you RM in Gatwick for taking me through those:O).
Thanks to all -see you next year. Our 'wash up' meeting is in September, if you have any suggetions at all either post here or email me at aircovers. ----John

My only suggestion for improvement of what was a fantastic day.

Would it be possible to show on the circuit diagram )given in joining instructions) the taxi route back to the parking at the head of 16? Seeing the chap in front spot-turn and backtrack with me on very late final was interesting! Happily he then followed the "right of tree" instruction, saved me from selecting "going around" just as the Black Cats were lifting.

At the end of the day you had a huge field and just a handful of helicopters so i dont really think there was any scope for a problem !!! All in all it was very well run with minimal nonsense re joining instructions etc etc We went in and out a few times and were on hand to do the roll that sadly the Lynx didnt do :ok:

I had a great weekend and think that the ATC boys and girls were great.
I wouldn't change a thing - except the weather!

Joel :ok:

Joel;

I was the "shy and retiring Airshow Director" (as described by Sweatshop), sadly I couldn't find any virgins to sacrifice to the weather gods and chicken entrails just aren't as good enough. The search is on for suitable virgins for next year.

Very special thanks are due to Robb Metcalf and Sue Duncan from the CAA, and Lt Dave White of the DHFS who managed to combine wisdom with practicality at the eleventh hour and so save the airshow from cancellation.

And special thanks to Audrey for making my day!!!

FF

Practicality and CAA all in the same sentence ....thats a new one !!! I certainly dont want to knock such an amazing achievement so my congratulations to all , incl the CAA . ( are you SURE they are CAA ???!!)
It was so simple and relaxed ( and safe ) coming in and out i just assumed the CAA hadnt been notified !!!!

Nigelh, the CAA were well informed about the event and were taking a very keen interest. We were visited by them on Friday and managed to reassure them that everything was being managed in a proportionate way.

The GA department also provided a great deal of assistance to the Display Director together with a large dose of common sense.

Sometimes we can all work together.

Leaving on Saturday. Does anyone else see the Lama in the background? If not I will have to surrender my medical certificate.


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Yes to the Lama.