Bob et al.
Being close to the South coast I was able to make Thorney Island (on
Saturday) and Sandown (on Sunday). Saturday was fine if blustery and they
seem to have received about 100 aircraft at Thorney and some interesting
stuff as well.
Sunday was even more blustery and I nearly diverted from Sandown as the
crosswind was just about on my limits. Only 20 or so turned up at Sandown
far from the 100+ that they hoped for but seeing the low and dark clouds
over the North Downs suggested to me that the weather was keeping many of
you away.
I would recommend a visit to Sandown as there is no doubt the effort that
the Specialist Flying School and Clara in the cafe has put in. The only
thing that concerns me is that the CAA have notamed the airfield as shut,
not just unlicensed. I took this up with them but they said they can only go
by what the owners say!!! The next few days may (or may not) clarify.
Steve Pitt
G-SMDH
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert C Harrison" <ptag.dev@tiscali.co.uk>
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 11:20 PM
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Flyins
> <ptag.dev@tiscali.co.uk>
>
> Well I tried ....I was late getting to Elstree on Saturday afternoon so
> put
> the IoW trip off until Sunday. Getting to the field on Sunday I realized
> that the weather was not as had been predicted.
> So did you have a good fly in to Sandown ? ...and what about the Thorney
> Island event ?
> Any one have any reports ?
> Came back to Wickenby today but never above 1000ft again !
> Well the thought was there !
> Regards
> Bob Harrison G-PTAG
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of R Holder
> Sent: 23 September 2010 17:35
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Flyins
>
>
>> Also this weekend is the (supposed) closure of Sandown
>> airfield on the Isle of Wight. One of our members Richard
>> Holder mentioned yesterday at our Doth that a flyin was
>> arranged for this weekend. I also spoke to one of my
>> neighbours at Popham who had visited Sandown yesterday and
>> reitterated that it is still open, an injunction has
>> successfully been served to prevent the runway from being
>> shut and the cafe has been removed to the North side and
>> is open for business.
>
>> I spoke to the owner of Specialist Flying School on the
>> north side of the airfield today 23rd Sept(01983 402402)
>> who served the injunction and he reitterated that the
>> airfield will remain open and the cafe is functioning with
>> all day breakfasts etc. All will be very welcome and
>> landing fees remain the same as before (6 microlights,
>> 10 class A aircraft etc). He did point out that the
>> airfield is unlicensed and they are trying to get the
>> strip properly mowed and cared for. PPR would be
>> appreciated on the number above and the frequency remains
>> the same.
>
> The Flyer Forum fly-in to Sandown is planned for Sunday 26th.
>
> To show solidarity !
>
> Richard
>
>
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