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Civil Aviation => Modern Civil Aircraft => Topic started by: Nedrick on July 09, 2013, 07:44:10 PM

Title: Ards Sunday 07/07/13
Post by: Nedrick on July 09, 2013, 07:44:10 PM: Some photos from Sunday morning.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/98598890@N04 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/98598890@N04)
Hope link works.
Title: Re: Ards Sunday 07/07/13
Post by: smudge on July 09, 2013, 07:57:23 PM: Very nice! Thank you for sharing.

Poor old G-TOPO, wish I had money and a pilot's license and I could save him!

I particularly like the microlights all packed-up in their hangar.
Title: Re: Ards Sunday 07/07/13
Post by: Nedrick on July 09, 2013, 08:01:57 PM: I thought that more would have been out, but we were there at 9.45 am, and only stayed for an hour. But as usual staff at Ards great.
Title: Re: Ards Sunday 07/07/13
Post by: Jake Lewis on July 09, 2013, 08:33:42 PM: There's my girl - G-UFCM! ;)

Nedrick, if you're looking for some more pictures, there's a fly-in this Sunday. 8)
Title: Re: Ards Sunday 07/07/13
Post by: smudge on July 09, 2013, 08:42:35 PM: Quote from: Jake Lewis on July 09, 2013, 08:33:42 PM
Nedrick, if you're looking for some more pictures, there's a fly-in this Sunday. 8)

!!

He's right, you know!

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Have lunch from a selection of specials in our Cloud Nine restaurant. If the sun is shining we will definitely light the BBQ. Bring your own bottle. Camping on the airfield is also available.

Is it just for pilots and their folk? No more info on the site.

http://www.ulsterflyingclub.com/cms/ (http://www.ulsterflyingclub.com/cms/)

Edit: found a wee bit more. Seems to be a social meet for pilots.

http://www.ulsterflyingclub.com/cms/index.php?view=details&id=49%3Aufc-flyin&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=91 (http://www.ulsterflyingclub.com/cms/index.php?view=details&id=49%3Aufc-flyin&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=91)
Title: Re: Ards Sunday 07/07/13
Post by: Angry Turnip on July 09, 2013, 08:48:47 PM: Fly-ins at Ards are usually open to anyone to view,but its best to ask if you want to take photos,normally not a problem.
Title: Re: Ards Sunday 07/07/13
Post by: Jake Lewis on July 10, 2013, 12:38:39 AM: As AT says, it's usually open to anyone - There shouldn't be a problem, seeing as you're in Ards Smudge, if you're thinking about going to get some pictures, go for it! :)

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Next Sunday we are having our second summer fly-in. All pilots and visitors are most welcome.

Have lunch from a selection of specials in our Cloud Nine restaurant. If the sun is shining we will definitely light the BBQ. Bring your own bottle. Camping on the airfield is also available.
Title: Re: Ards Sunday 07/07/13
Post by: smudge on July 10, 2013, 06:46:04 AM: Thanks guys. I will try to make contact with the Club first though, given prior experiences.
Title: Re: Ards Sunday 07/07/13
Post by: Nedrick on July 10, 2013, 09:34:52 AM: Thank you all.
Title: Re: Ards Sunday 07/07/13
Post by: smudge on July 14, 2013, 10:52:02 AM: I didn't hear back from the Club and there's nothing active in the circuit now ( 11:00 ) so I'll poddle down later this afternoon and see what's happening.

Nothing much on the Apron Webcam either. I wonder if it was cancelled? Doubtful given the calm weather.
Title: Re: Ards Sunday 07/07/13
Post by: Jake Lewis on July 14, 2013, 11:45:38 AM: Nope, definitely not cancelled:

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Tomorrow we are having our second summer fly-in. All pilots and visitors are most welcome.

Have lunch from a selection of specials in our Cloud Nine restaurant. If the sun is shining we will definitely light the BBQ. Bring your own bottle. Camping on the airfield is also available.

I'd say to head down about 1:30-2:00 (However, camping being mentioned in the above quote might imply that its an evening fly-in) and see whats going on, let us know if you get down anyway! :)
Title: Re: Ards Sunday 07/07/13
Post by: Jake Lewis on July 14, 2013, 01:17:43 PM: It's a go go

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Title: Re: Ards Sunday 07/07/13
Post by: acw347 on July 15, 2013, 12:15:30 AM: I did some work between eating!
Title: Re: Ards Sunday 07/07/13
Post by: Jake Lewis on July 15, 2013, 12:25:57 AM: How'd it go? Assume it was deemed a success? :)
Title: Re: Ards Sunday 07/07/13
Post by: acw347 on July 15, 2013, 12:25:18 PM: It was a success, not as many visiting aircraft as hoped, about 10 I think. There appeared to be plenty of picture taking going on