Steve Dunning Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Just heard that the Skegness event is now available as a two day event on the 13 and 14 June. Sat Nav details to follow and camping is available a mile away from the flying site. No camping on the flying field. Who's for fish and chips and an ice cream? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I may struggle to escape for a full weekend... - what will be the best day? - Besides the obvious answer - the one with best weather Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Do you have to prebook at campsite !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Sadly cant make it - will be enjoying the atmosphere at Don Valley MFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty morton Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Very nice of you to treat us all to chips and ice cream steve. Lol lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dunning Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 This event is only just over two weeks away. Graham and Martin Fox (who have organised the site) have asked me to tell you that this is a private flying site (full size) and as such is reluctant to have details public. Could those people (UKCAA) who are attending, please message me so I know who is coming and has location details. Many thanks for you help in this matter. Pics of site below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bob Cotsford Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Sorry but I'm out - I can't do 3 hour car journeys unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Michie Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Hi Steve, pm sent.............. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry westrop Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Aha, so the event is on......another pm to Steve on the way. Site looks good, considering it is quite new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dunning Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 There seems to be concern whether the event is on or not. It is definitely ON. As far as I am aware, the majority seem to be opting for Saturday as their day of choice but I am sure that others will join Graham and Martin Fox ( the persons organising the site) on the Sunday. Some have questioned 'why the secrecy?'. All I have done is follow the landowners wishes via Graham and Martin. Hope that has cleared things up. See you Saturday Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Michie Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Never any doubt, just watching the weather now, hoping the rain/wind goes through by Friday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry westrop Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I plan to be there also. It looks rather bleak for Saturday, but I'll try to 'construct' some more aerobatic pilot's cake to brighten the day a little! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Saturday only for me (sorry) - 6:30 am start and I have a car that keeps slipping into 'get you home' mode.. It needs to get me there first. Looking forward to it - it looks like the poor weather MAY have cleared by lunchtime. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dunning Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Saturday for Eddy and myself too. It's your's truly's birthday on Sunday and we promised the wives to spend the day with them. Brolly at the ready for Saturday! Steve PS I can recommend Terry's cake BTW, lovely. Edited By Steve Dunning on 10/06/2015 20:28:50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry westrop Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Skeggy & a brolly sounds about right Steve ice cream'l still taste ok tho. I've just ordered a tarp to cover the models....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Michie Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Any timings yet for the weekend? (start/finish times etc) Still watching the weather tho'............................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dunning Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Speaking for myself I would say 10 while 5pmn was reasonable. That's what Eddy and I are working too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 That looks best for Saturday weather as well. Rain clearing from 10:00 returning at 5:00pm. Remember! Its a UKCAA event - the sun always shines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Michie Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Forecast looking pants................ Will check again in the am. Car ready to go in the meantime. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry westrop Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 We are 'conditioned aerobatic pilots' through years of competition flying, so it's all quite normal, pack the wet weather gear, big flask & see how it goes on the day (s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 well, if the weather in Brum is anything to go by I hope you have packed your wetsuits and diving masks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Stayed dry this mining but the rain closed in this afternoon. The site is fantastic, well worth a visit and the landowner was very welcoming Forecast for tomorrow is better, it's an easy location to get to, well worth a visit and we are hoping to get back there in September or early October. Martyn Edited By Martyn K on 13/06/2015 22:13:42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Android Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Thanks to all concerned for organising this weekend's Skeggy venue : In no particular order , The Fox bros' , Skeggy Model Club , Martyn , Stevie D , Mr Motorhome Man ( who provided very welcome hot drinks ) et al' Particular mention - must go to the Landowner and His extremely pleasant Wife & Family whom my Wife & I were very pleased to meet , not only allowing us the use of Their property, but mowing a fresh flying strip and parking area as well. I feel sure that we all conducted ourselves accordingly , causing no offence to anyone , which appears to run hand in hand with F3A Flyers / Events in general , albeit Classic or Modern. Nice to see quite a few familiar faces , and a few new ones too , some travelling considerable distances despite the rather damp conditions. It would be very nice to return there , and sincerely hope this may become a regular venue. ? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty morton Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Many thanks to all who made this event possible and to those who attended, it was great to meet up again. Special thanks to the landowner who I unfortunately did not meet (flying at the time) and to bill who made us all very welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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