Author Topic: Newtownards Fly-In (Read 15657 times)

acw347 · « **on:** February 28, 2011, 07:54:35 PM »

Hopefully get some interesting visitors to this

http://www.ulsterflyingclub.com/pub/UFC50flyer.pdf

acw347 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 18, 2011, 07:43:06 PM »

The Ards Festival of speed is being held at the airport on Sunday 12th June, weekend after the Fly-In. there will be some of aircraft over to display.

http://www.ardsfestivalofspeed.com/

kingsavo · « **Reply #2 on:** May 17, 2011, 12:04:19 PM »

Just realised that I have the weekend of the fly-in (3rd-5th June) off work. So if anyone is interested in going let me know. The arrivals look to be starting on the Friday afternoon. And the displays on the Saturday.

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2011, 01:37:24 PM »

I don`t think there are going to be display`s as such,it`s just a fly-in although some aircraft operators might like to do a few manoeuvres before landing.

The proper air displays are at the festival of speed the following week: Aerostars (Yaks) and a Pair of Pitts specials plus the Irish Coastguard S-61 SAR display.

I would like to see the aircraft,but not much interest in a festival of tyre kickers.

acw347 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 02, 2011, 11:33:24 PM »

There are 40 aircraft and about 10 helicopters registered to come to the fly-in starting tomorrow (Friday) afternoon. Beechcraft are sending over the new Baron and Bonanza demonstrators, the furthest visitors are coming from Italy in 4 Technam 92s.
If anyone is down at ards over the weekend, or any time, come and say hello!

ww2ni · « **Reply #5 on:** June 03, 2011, 10:44:42 AM »

I agree with Angry Turnip - Little iterest in the cars but very keen on the aircraft so I will try and have a look around.

acw347 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 03, 2011, 12:14:29 PM »

These are 2 totally separate events. This weekend is the ulster flying club fly-in there will be no cars and it is free to cone along to. Sunday 12th is the festival if speed with the aerostars displaying.

BBQ and bar here aswell

casper · « **Reply #7 on:** June 03, 2011, 02:38:26 PM »

But be responsible and don't drink and fly

Midas · « **Reply #8 on:** June 03, 2011, 02:42:08 PM »

Is the fly-in free and open to members of the public or do you have to be a member of the Club?

acw347 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 03, 2011, 05:40:40 PM »

Yes its free and anyone can come along. About 20 visitors so far

Never drink within 8 feet of the aircraft or smoke 8hrs before flying..thsts the rules right??

Midas · « **Reply #10 on:** June 03, 2011, 09:35:21 PM »

Thanks. Will try and call tomorrow

Merlin · « **Reply #11 on:** June 03, 2011, 10:07:08 PM »

Quote from: Midas on June 03, 2011, 09:35:21 PM

Thanks. Will try and call tomorrow

Ditto.

CanonJohns40d · « **Reply #12 on:** June 04, 2011, 11:55:50 PM »

Hi all

I had a fantastic day at Newtownards today and added a few shots below as a flavour of the event. I feel we should all congratulate the UFC on both their Anniversary and how they allowed enthusiasts to enjoy today. Full access to the field, the aircraft and all other facilities; it was a super day and the organisers deserve full credit for this. We had air displays, multi types and at one point around twenty aircraft taxiing holding and departing the field. Well done to all concerned and bring it on again.

John

EGAD by Canon John's 40D, on Flickr

G-XCBI by Canon John's 40D, on Flickr

N565F by Canon John's 40D, on Flickr

Microlights by Canon John's 40D, on Flickr

G-CREY by Canon John's 40D, on Flickr

UFC Fleet by Canon John's 40D, on Flickr

G-BFDC by Canon John's 40D, on Flickr

Quik by Canon John's 40D, on Flickr

RV8 & Chipmunk Taxi by Canon John's 40D, on Flickr

G-NFON by Canon John's 40D, on Flickr

casper · « **Reply #13 on:** June 05, 2011, 07:09:50 AM »

Really like the hangar shot. Wish I could have made it down yesterday but I had my daughters birthday and a communion photo shoot

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #14 on:** June 05, 2011, 01:37:24 PM »

I was going to head down today,but not in this weather! You would get a real soaking standing around on a day like that.
I suppose they were lucky to get one decent day out of it.Haven`t been down to Newtownards recently but I hear they are/were looking for a new airfield manager/chief instructor,so I can only assume David Hodgson has gone,he had been there for years.

casper · « **Reply #15 on:** June 05, 2011, 01:42:52 PM »

Noticed that myself. Worked with his son a few years ago.

Paultojo · « **Reply #16 on:** June 05, 2011, 02:50:55 PM »

Great photos John

acw347 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 05, 2011, 03:37:51 PM »

David Hodgkinson "Hodgy" has left the UFC and is now the CFI at Goodwood. His replacement is David Phillips who has been instructing here for a while now, Scrabo 62 is his current callsign.
The fly-in was a great success and thankfully the weather was very kind. From our records in the tower there were about 65 visiting aircraft and 90 movements on the airfield on Saturday. Most aircraft left yesterday afternoon due to the forecast for today.
Does anyone have any pictures of GBYZP landing around 1230?
Jonny

Merlin · « **Reply #18 on:** June 05, 2011, 05:26:52 PM »

Managed to make it over to the airfield yesterday. Weather had gone from blue skies and sunshine in Crossgar to overcast when I reached Newtownards

Plenty of aircraft on display with numerous take-offs and landings plus a few pilots going up and putting on a mini-display

Merlin · « **Reply #19 on:** June 05, 2011, 05:29:45 PM »

A few more

CanonJohns40d · « **Reply #20 on:** June 05, 2011, 07:41:59 PM »

Does anyone have any pictures of GBYZP landing around 1230?

Hi Jonny. I can't be 100% re the time but this is the helicopter landing around that time I'm sure. John

G-BYZP by Canon John's 40D, on Flickr

acw347 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 05, 2011, 08:54:07 PM »

Hi John, yep thats the one i was after.

That instructor is such a handsome and all round decent guy

CanonJohns40d · « **Reply #22 on:** June 05, 2011, 10:10:08 PM »

No problem Jonny you then?

Dave · « **Reply #23 on:** June 06, 2011, 12:32:42 AM »

Nice pics everyone. A shame the weather didn't hold out, it started off quite bright in the morning! It's been a while since I've been down to Newtownards myself, I still have my fingers crossed for the Airshow to happen again next year.

acw347 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 10, 2011, 01:21:35 AM »

Yup John tis me, glad you didnt photo a few seconds later as I bounced it along the ground..still working on the landing part!

Dave, keep your fingers crossed...and diary free...for the first weekend in August next year

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