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Re: NIAE tour of Casement
« Reply #25 on: February 13, 2010, 06:57:29 PM »
Quote from: Keegster on February 13, 2010, 03:33:43 PM
However if the price is right I could be persuaded  :)
At the moment you can get a room for 3 adults for €62 or £54 per night which works out at just over €20 or about £18 per night....so if you got 3 people to share for two nights it would only be €41 or £36 for the accommodation... not too bad for a Hotel .... only thing is as word gets out about the airshow prices will go up.....
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Re: NIAE tour of Casement
« Reply #26 on: February 13, 2010, 07:07:42 PM »
Put me down for 3. Can't make a weekend out of it though.
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Re: NIAE tour of Casement
« Reply #27 on: February 14, 2010, 12:29:46 AM »
Put me down for the tour definite;not sure yet if I can make the airshow just at the minute but hopefully I can do that as well.
 
Thanks for your help Hammerhead. :D
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Re: NIAE tour of Casement
« Reply #28 on: February 21, 2010, 03:12:14 PM »
Sorry, I doubt I will be able to make the trip, chances are I'll be in Finland at the time. If not, I can always meet up at Dublin Airport.
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« Reply #29 on: May 03, 2010, 12:01:42 PM »
Just a quick reminder that the tour is still on for Friday June 4th.....   Its not looking good for visitors to Casement for the Punchestown show  ??? , However im sure the tour will still be interesting....

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Re: NIAE tour of Casement
« Reply #30 on: May 03, 2010, 01:52:34 PM »
Still looking forward to it none the less  :)
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Re: NIAE tour of Casement
« Reply #31 on: May 03, 2010, 02:15:31 PM »
There was 'only' Air Corp aircraft there during the last visit and it was fantastic. Counting the days :)
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Re: NIAE tour of Casement
« Reply #32 on: May 13, 2010, 09:16:07 PM »
Hi is it too late to join this trip?
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« Reply #33 on: May 13, 2010, 09:55:52 PM »
Quote from: Gerard on May 13, 2010, 09:16:07 PM
Hi is it too late to join this trip?
Hi Gerard...  I'll add you to the list....
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Re: NIAE tour of Casement
« Reply #34 on: May 14, 2010, 08:11:34 PM »
 :Welcome: Hi Gerard and welcome to the forum :)
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Re: NIAE tour of Casement
« Reply #35 on: May 15, 2010, 11:10:02 AM »
Thanks guys. I am in Newry. I can give a lift to anyone who wants it from here or hitch a ride and contribute to petrol. I need to come back up the road on Friday afternoon/evening though.

Seems like there are 2 transport issues - getting down there and then getting around in Dublin. Car - sharing seems like a good way for everyone to get know each other especially for a newbie like me.
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Re: NIAE tour of Casement
« Reply #36 on: May 15, 2010, 12:37:30 PM »
I don't think the finer details have be sorted yet but I'm hoping we meet at Dublin airport and Hammerhead shows us the way :)
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Re: NIAE tour of Casement
« Reply #37 on: May 15, 2010, 02:59:40 PM »
Quote from: casper on May 15, 2010, 12:37:30 PM
I don't think the finer details have be sorted yet but I'm hoping we meet at Dublin airport and Hammerhead shows us the way :)

You expect me to go all the way to the airport to meet you???  ::)      ;D ;D

On a serious note i think its time that everyone started planning how they are getting down, Those that dont have transport please let everyone know where you are and hopefully someone that has transport will be passing nearby, As casper has said already the plan will be to meet at the spotters carpark beside runway 28 at Dublin airport and then follow me to Casement which is 20-30 min's away, The tour starts at 10 00 so we should be aiming to leave the airport at 09 15 at the latest to allow for delays etc.

Another thing to keep in mind is that between 07 50 and 09 00 at Dublin is when a few of the American flights arrive like Delta and Continental, so if the weather is good you might want to arrive early and catch them.

The tour should last untill approx 12 00 so weather permitting there will be a few hours left for more spotting .

If anyone has any questions or there is anything you want to get more details on dont be afraid to ask.
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Re: NIAE tour of Casement
« Reply #38 on: May 15, 2010, 06:09:03 PM »
Be at Dublin airport for 9am, that means leaving home before 7am. That means getting up before 6am  :o

There better be coffee on this tour and lots of it  ;D
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« Reply #39 on: May 15, 2010, 09:26:40 PM »
No coffee on the tour I'm afraid  :(   wouldn't want coffee spilt over some expensive avionics  ;D

However i was thinking that after the tour if anyone would like a bite to eat or even just a coffee or tea we could take a spin over to Weston Airfield where they have a resteraunt that looks out onto the airfield.
It's about 10 mins from Casement.

they also have a Buccaneer and DC 3 on view, however its not possible to get up close to either
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Re: NIAE tour of Casement
« Reply #40 on: May 15, 2010, 09:28:09 PM »
I'd be up for that :)
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Re: NIAE tour of Casement
« Reply #41 on: May 15, 2010, 09:31:18 PM »
Just found a menu from the resteraunt ...  Not too expensive...
http://www.skyviewweston.com/cafe_menu.pdf
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Re: NIAE tour of Casement
« Reply #42 on: May 16, 2010, 10:09:55 AM »
Friday June   4th
Weston Airport Open   Evening - 6.30pm - 8.30pm (Free)
See aviation through the   years
Helicopters - Light Aircraft, Private Jets


Might be of interest


Can you put me on the list to visit Bal


Regards
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Re: NIAE tour of Casement
« Reply #43 on: May 16, 2010, 11:46:58 AM »
Heres the list of members that have already said they are attending or have shown an interest in attending the tour.

casper+ 2  (confirmed)
Paultojo   (confirmed)
Angry Turnip  (confirmed)
Keegster  (confirmed)
Gerard  (confirmed)
Dave  (maybe)
Kingsavo  (unable to attend)
canonjohns40D  (maybe)  Needs a lift?
cardboardrobots  (maybe)

That makes 7 confirmed as coming and 3 maybe's.

So if your name isn't on the list and you would like to be included please let me know in the next 48 hour's , as after that time i wont be able to make any more additions to the list due to the Air Corps needing advance notice of confirmed number's and if your not on the list by then it wont be possible to add you.

Now everybody just need's to keep everything crossed for some good weather to attend too  8)
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Re: NIAE tour of Casement
« Reply #44 on: May 16, 2010, 02:08:53 PM »
I won't be able to attend unfortunately
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« Reply #45 on: May 16, 2010, 09:25:22 PM »
Sorry that you cant make this tour Kingsavo, maybe next time  :)
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Re: NIAE tour of Casement
« Reply #46 on: May 19, 2010, 07:24:58 PM »
Sorry Hammerhead and all but I am now unable to go on the tour-my boss has decided to do a stocktake that day and I`m afraid I can`t get out of it. >:(
 
I am very disappointed,but unfortunatly there is nothing I can do.
 
 
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« Reply #47 on: May 20, 2010, 09:25:00 PM »
Sorry to hear that you cant make it Angry, im sure there will be more trips in the future .

Can canonjohns40D and cardboardrobots please confirm if they are coming or not as I have a few friends who would be interested in taking the tour if the places are available.



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Re: NIAE tour of Casement
« Reply #48 on: May 28, 2010, 10:57:32 AM »
Only a week to go :) :) :)
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« Reply #49 on: May 28, 2010, 08:37:09 PM »
According to the weather forecast today the weather is supposed to be very good by the time of the tour too  8)

 
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