cymaz Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Posted by Tom Sharp 2 on 21/09/2018 20:56:49: If the Pound keeps going down against the Euro it will be Corn Flakes for every meal next year. Corn Flakes, that’s posh....Lidl’s finest Wheat Bixies for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR 71 Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 I have cornflakes every morning, love them, with two weetabix mixed in with then, most days thats my main meal of the day, sad aint it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Going wildly off topic I too am a "breakfast man" - best meal of the day! Though personally I'm a Shredded Wheat in hot milk type myself! Followed of course by toast with Frank Cooper's Vintage Oxford Marmalade. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 When Mrs Cymaz and I go off to a Flying Show it’s an “ all you can eat fry up”.....that’s enough until dinner in the evening, excluding teas and coffees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Laughton Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 I spoke with my friend Spiros Tsellas - the owner of the RC Hotel in Corfu last night just to catch up on the situation there. The hotel is closed for now but the Greek Government has proposed the possibility of seasonal hotels such as his opening at the end of June as part of a phased exit from their lockdown - Greece has apparently suffered relatively fewer corona virus infections and fatalities than a lot of other European countries. Of course the situation remains fluid.... and when charter flights will be resumed between Corfu and the UK is anyone's guess! As many hotel regulars will know, Spiros has invested in quite a few 3D printers and he advised me that he is presently working 'flat out' using them to print PPE for the local hospital which I thought was something that was worth sharing here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Hoolahan Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Thanks for the update Jon, it's good to know that there might be a cunning plan Mind you, I've always thought it would be safer to walk across the tarmac rather than squash into those buses. ahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jon Laughton Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Yes BR. hence my comments about charter flights in the original post. Potentially one could drive and get the ferry from the mainland depending on how borders open up or use scheduled flights to Athens and then from Athens to Corfu - the latter are still running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Laughton Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 For those who are interested - the RC hotel is open now and there is availability - the weather here in Corfu is warm and ideal for flying for the rest of the season. For those who are prepared to travel I can only say that whilst being at an airport and flying when wearing a mask is odd I found it nevertheless easy to do...as ever the hotel is very welcoming and the facilities superb. All of Greece has suffered from the lockdown but plenty of the local tourist bars/restaurants/ haunts have opened with a warm greeting for those who make the journey from the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Stephenson Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 What is necessary to get R/C pilot registration with the aviation authorities in Greece as a visitor. If you were planning to fly there I'm guessing you would have to go through a process similar to the CAA one here in the UK. A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Laughton Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Posted by Andy Stephenson on 28/07/2020 17:31:20: What is necessary to get R/C pilot registration with the aviation authorities in Greece as a visitor. If you were planning to fly there I'm guessing you would have to go through a process similar to the CAA one here in the UK. A. Andy - as a paying guest at the RC HOTEL you don’t require registration. Just fly and enjoy. If you’re not capable of flying solo safely, excellent tuition From the proprietor and other (usually BMFA endorsed) instructors is available . All new guests are asked to either confirm their Flying capability through a test flight or immediately request tuition. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lima Hotel Foxtrot Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 I found the article by Jon Laughton in the latest issue quite interesting as to how Spiros has been weathering the storm and keeping busy with improvements. When I stayed there a couple of years ago I had a cracking time at the hotel and exploring the local landscape and Corfu town. Having met Jon while I was out there I can confirm the article is spot-on... But I must admit a case of mild disappointment that the mag has not printed a picture of the massive pile of destroyed models that are tucked behind the hanger/workshop! ? Maybe the reduction in guests means fewer terminal crashes...? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyinBrian Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 No doubt things have moved on since I visited about 6 - 7 years ago but to be honest most models were a bit past their best and due to fire damage part of the main building lounge are was not available. But the camaraderie and general willingness to help and have a good time was super - better than most clubs. - watch out for the snakes in the outfield.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Thompson Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 I read Jon article at the first opportunity, it was good to see how Spiros & his team have been getting alone. My wife & I had our first stay in 2019 & were all set to go back in 2020, but it was not to be. We had a wonderful time & thoroughly enjoyed the food & our time in Corfu. I will admit in 19 some models, the popular ones were a looking a little worn, but they were all kept very flyable. For me if I'm flying someone else's model I don't want it to be perfect just out the box, as I don't want to be the first to put a dent in it, that's too much pressure. When thing return to homeware near normal the wife & I will be booking up again that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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