Pete B Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Seems as if Barkston will be available again this year from this BMFA News release but without the hangar: We are pleased to confirm that we have been successful in obtaining permission for the 2015 Power 'Nationals' to take place at RAF Barkston Heath over the August Bank Holiday weekend after some months of 'challenging' and 'protracted' negotiations with the RAF. Sadly, we were unable to secure the use of RAF Cranwell for the Silent Flight Nationals this year and as such the Silent Flight Technical Committee are seeking an alternative venue. With the delay in securing permission for the use of RAF Barkston Heath, we are some months behind where we would normally be at this point in the year in terms of arrangements and it is likely that there will be some changes required. Whilst it is too early to confirm what these may be, we can already confirm that the hangar will not be available for us to house the bar and indoor flying this year. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 That's not good news Pete. It always warmed my heart to see so many kids running round flying indoor chuck gliders and rubber powered models in the hangar at the Nats. There must have been many seeds sown there about what these kids want to do when they grow up. Let's hope it can be replaced, at least in part, with a marquee or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 That's a shame. I reckon without the hanger, some people won't go at all, as the hanger is the place to be in the evening. Hopefully, I can still run the evening 2.4 line, if that is still permitted and not under the "changes". That will be something. Edited By Paul Marsh on 06/05/2015 17:58:29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I don't drink but I enjoy atmosphere in the hanger on a night, prefer the table top outside though...weather permitting John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 fear not -once tomorrow is over(election's) and my lad's get back in - the national's will be back to normal and Santa will be coming once a week ..... ken Anderson...ne..1 nationals dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert baker Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I would like to say a big well done and thank you to all that secured Barkstone for this year, the loss of the hangar is a shame but ha ho, we will overcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Yes, I agree. I am pleased to see the Nats still at Barkston. But the loss of the hangar is a major blow. It was the social hub of the whole event. It will leave a big hole. A rather sad.... BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 time for a huuuuge tent then with free beer laid on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Beckett Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Mmmm. No hangar...definitely thinking twice about going at all ! The atmosphere in the evening is what the Nats is all about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vecchio Austriaco Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Just to grab that old thread - anybody going to the nats this year? VA, going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Symons - BMFA Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 With regards to Hangar flying this year please see **LINK** Could a Mod change the title of this thread please as it is now misleading. p.s. Thanks Pete for the title change. Edited By Andy Symons - BMFA on 17/08/2015 15:24:24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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