Robin Etherton Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Has anyone heard if the hanger will be available in the evenings this year for indoor flying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 No Hanger will never be used again. Building has been condemned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Etherton Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 Thanks for the reply. A real shame as the youngsters really looked forward to it. A deal breaker for some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Weathers not looking too bad, who's going what day ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 The original forecast last week looked dire and had it continued we'd have given Barkston a miss this year but now, unless things change again, we'll there from Friday until Monday in our old campervan. Unfortunately, my wife has a broken wrist and won't be able to go for her usual bike rides while I wander round the stands and flight-lines so I guess she'll walk a lot which is a common thing for her. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban8 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Still a good weekend away, but the lack of the hangar for indoor flying and general socialising on a large scale has spoiled things for me somewhat. We've been around all this before, something to do with the hangar door H&S etc etc.Nothing to be done, it is what it is. Unfortunately, we can't make it this year. Old Warden in a few weeks time instead, weather permitting. I see the same old "don't come before 1700 on Friday" is still being pushed. Every time I've done the right thing and arrived later at the time requested, the site's already been packed and we've had to drive about to find a decent pitch for the caravan. Seems to be a mixed message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Etherton Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 Cuban8 yes me too, we will be arriving about 5pm hedging our bets. Much depends on how fast the raf vacate the site. Real sham about the hanger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Cunnington Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 9am Sunday for the swapmeet me Hope to see some of you there DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban8 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Posted by Robin Etherton on 21/08/2019 08:30:09: Cuban8 yes me too, we will be arriving about 5pm hedging our bets. Much depends on how fast the raf vacate the site. Real sham about the hanger. I bet the site will already be packed out by 5pm. I've never found it to be otherwise - let us know how you fare. If the site was never released before 5pm, you'd still have loads of campers/vans booking in at 10pm after all the faffing at the narrow entrance with tickets. Doesn't happen. It's a hell of an organisational headache and it really goes pretty well all considering, pity I'll miss the good weather this year......... to those that put it together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Etherton Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 Yes a big thumbs up to all those involved in the organisation even the fun police. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Posted by Cuban8 on 21/08/2019 09:16:37: Posted by Robin Etherton on 21/08/2019 08:30:09: Cuban8 yes me too, we will be arriving about 5pm hedging our bets. Much depends on how fast the raf vacate the site. Real sham about the hanger. I bet the site will already be packed out by 5pm. I've never found it to be otherwise - let us know how you fare. If the site was never released before 5pm, you'd still have loads of campers/vans booking in at 10pm after all the faffing at the narrow entrance with tickets. Doesn't happen. It's a hell of an organisational headache and it really goes pretty well all considering, pity I'll miss the good weather this year......... to those that put it together. A few years ago I arrived at about 3.30 as like you in previous years I arrived later and site was packed. When we arrived at 3.30 we were all corralled into an area just inside the gate. When the RAF said site was clear it was like a caravan stampede !How nobody was hurt was a miracle. There were even arguments over sites? Do B&B now so won't arrive until Sat morning. Weather forecast is looking good so have a good weekend everyone. Edited By Engine Doctor on 21/08/2019 20:42:45 Edited By Engine Doctor on 21/08/2019 20:44:27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightflyer Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 At least the weather is favourable for us this year. Here's to a great weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I arrived at 7.50 pm tonight. Drove straight in, showed pass and found a quiet spot to pitch caravan. No problem at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon P Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Thinking of an impromptu trip to the nats this evening to overnight with a small tent. Never having been before I have to ask are there toilets and showers / water at the campsite? Also what is the policy on cooking - I have a trangia or a portable charcoal BBQ but am aware some places don’t allow certain kinds of cooking systems. I can’t find mention of facilities or policies on the BMFA Nats site and obviously too late to prebook and talk to BMFA office at this point in time. Thank you Edited By Simon P on 24/08/2019 11:01:07 Edited By Simon P on 24/08/2019 11:01:39 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 There are both showers and toilets Simon plus water. There seems to be no strict policy on cooking. I think common sense applies and you will be fine with a trangia or bbq. They do recommend you keep a bucket of sand or water next to your tent. I'd get along PDQ and enjoy the flying and the camping. You will be fine. Edited By Alan Gorham_ on 24/08/2019 11:17:52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban8 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Horses for courses naturally, but we always preferred to tent and caravan along by the main control tower - seems a bit quieter along there and only a minute's walk from toilets and showers. Can't make it this year ourselves, Simon, but do give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon P Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Thanks! That answers my Q’s so I’ll get going then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Saw some flying and pretty much able to buy what I went for so decided to up sticks because it was just too hot to hang around. The only gripe is, and I would appreciate an explanation from the BMFA, is why was I held in a queue until 18.30 since all full size flying had long finished? This spoiled it a bit for a lot of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Christy Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Martin: Not speaking on behalf of the BMFA, but the BMFA can do nothing until the RAF officially hand the airfield over. Since we are there by their grace and favour, it would not be wise to push them too hard. There was a rumour, a while ago, that we would not be able to get access to Barkston at all in future, so we need to be grateful for what we have. -- Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Cunnington Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 A cracking day with weather to match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Cooper Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Had a fabulous day there on Sunday. I went for the Swapmeet to sell some goodies and to shift some models. . . and sold everything. I met many familiar faces and had a natter. . Apologies to those with whom I couldn't continue nattering due to the lively audience at the table. Having sold out of everything by 11:30, there was plenty of time left to enjoy the rest of the day in the glorious sunshine, doing a bit of relaxed shopping and watching some splendid flying . . . and do more nattering with more old friends. See you all there again next year.... and sooner in many cases. B.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Symons - BMFA Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Posted by Martin McIntosh on 25/08/2019 16:46:03: The only gripe is, and I would appreciate an explanation from the BMFA, is why was I held in a queue until 18.30 since all full size flying had long finished? This spoiled it a bit for a lot of people. Quite simply because flying hadnt long since finished. The last touchdown was 5.20pm, they then have to clear the pan before the airfield was handed over, which happened at 5.30pm. We then have to get the campsite setup, fire lanes marked ropes up, banners and signs positioned before we could let people on to the campsite. That took about 45 minutes after which those in the holding area were released in a safe and controlled manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Crook Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Fab day there yesterday, great flying and weather. Well worth the tenner to get in and the 5 hours in the car. Big thanks to the BMFA organisers once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurice northcott Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Yep had a fantastic day there on Sunday. Watched great flying and met loads of old(er) mates and made some new ones. Mooched around the Retailers and had some good purchases and chats/laughs with them too - great to put faces to names and/or disembodied voices on phones. Another great big THANK YOU to the BMFA and all others involved in the arrangements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuphedd Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Yep a great day(s) out! thanks BMFA .Met lots of mates and missed a few of them too ! The weather certainly made up for last year , possibly a little too much !! The swap meet was good but its where your heart rules your head ! Do you need it or do you want it ??? I needed nothing , after 50 odd years , did I want things , by jove I did ! So how to the purchases past my other half , well thats todays challenge ! After mastering those flat spins cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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