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Post by graham on Mar 23, 2015 18:58:02 GMT
Chaps, is there a specific day when we all intend going to the show? Might seem a bit premature to be asking but it's only six weeks away and as there already appears to be quite a few of us attending, it would be great to go when everyone else is going, see some old mates and meet some new ones too. Cheers
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Post by zz on Mar 23, 2015 19:26:32 GMT
As long as the weather is good then Saturday is usually the best day.
I go for as long as I can on the Saturday, then just a short visit on Sunday.
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Post by graham on Mar 23, 2015 19:33:35 GMT
Sounds good zz, look forward to seeing you there on the Sat if that's when everyone else is going.
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Post by Jeff on Mar 23, 2015 19:36:54 GMT
Looks like ive got my youngest that weekend ..... If things change then i will go on the saturday :-)
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Post by lordevanelpuss on Mar 23, 2015 19:37:46 GMT
Aerojumble on the Mayday holiday Monday is very busy, given good weather. In the past I have logged 120+ visiting aircraft on a sunny day, with often quite a few different aircraft from your usual fly-in fare!
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Post by zz on Mar 23, 2015 20:12:33 GMT
The aircraft types are more interesting on the Monday but it's usually the quietest day, and the day with less "new" aircraft.
I would like to do every day, but the wife does occasionally put her foot down if I disappear for the whole Bank Holiday weekend! So I usually only go on the Monday if the family are willing to come too- it's probably the most interesting day for a non-spotter!
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Post by lordevanelpuss on Mar 23, 2015 20:53:52 GMT
I would like to do every day, but the wife does occasionally put her foot down if I disappear for the whole Bank Holiday weekend! So I usually only go on the Monday if the family are willing to come too- it's probably the most interesting day for a non-spotter! I can imagine! One year in the 1990s I did do all three days and by the end of that Monday I felt absolutely knackered ( and I was about 20 years younger then!  ) So after that I rationed myself, preferring to be among the bigger stuff, I usually go on the Monday. Also because it's a bit less hectic, relatively speaking!! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2015 6:59:04 GMT
 No brainer for me Graham - always travel down to Southampton on the Friday to visit good friends of ours stay until Sunday I have Saturday to visit Popham and a few other airfields,whilst the wife goes out to the shops etc with our friends. (Food and beer later) Saturday can be very good or average. But virtually guaranteed a 150+ log. I am just finalising my trip now.  If you live nearby which most the guys do you can visit all days- I think the Saturday ticket gets you in Sunday free but I maybe mistaken on that one. Happy Days Bob 
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Post by davidallum on Mar 24, 2015 7:50:36 GMT
Morning Graham,planning on going all three days again (no brainer as I'm only 20 miles from the place).
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Post by gtf4j2m on Apr 12, 2015 13:08:24 GMT
I am planning on going Saturday. Arrive back from holiday mid-week but my wife has agreed to another night away, so have booked hotel near Heathrow.
Hope to meet a few people there.
I will be wearing a New Zealand baseball cap
Graham
GTF4J2M
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Post by keithh on Apr 13, 2015 20:56:36 GMT
Weather permitting I'm planning to take my motorhome down on Friday and stay till at least Monday morning
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Post by graham on Apr 14, 2015 7:16:29 GMT
Party in the motorhome then Keith if it rains...;0)
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Post by davidallum on Apr 14, 2015 7:26:18 GMT
Weather permitting I'm planning to take my motorhome down on Friday and stay till at least Monday morning Hi Keith,Not going to watch the Royals @ Derby then? |
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Post by keithh on Apr 15, 2015 19:55:48 GMT
Might take the car down as well, Kay will probably drive the van down when she finishes work and I'll follow when I finish. I'll decide on the day about footie
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2015 21:24:20 GMT
BBC long range forecast is awful for next weekend, so probably be a heatwve then!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2015 12:34:13 GMT
BBC long range forecast is awful for next weekend, so probably be a heatwve then! Always have a back up Buster- I am making the 400 plus mile round trip to visit friends in Southampton anyway and will be there on Saturday rain or shine. Sunday is a possible washout but Monday looks better. I have other strips fields to visit in the event of the lack of visitors - but you are always guaranteed some new aircraft on show around the tents etc. Happy Days Bob |
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Post by carmedic on Apr 27, 2015 22:13:42 GMT
I am down on Saturday and staying overnight in Farnborough, plus doing several other airfields while in the area
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Post by graham on Apr 28, 2015 7:44:37 GMT
I'll be there for around 9.30am Sunday, it's the only day I can make it.
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Post by graham on May 2, 2015 10:09:38 GMT
Just heard from the Popham facebook page that "official" opening time is 10am but that you will be allowed in earlier than that
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Post by jerryrowe on May 2, 2015 13:03:08 GMT
Yes, gates do open early, I arrived at 09.15 and there were already quite a few people inside.
But very disappointing, and freezing cold! Arrivals were never more than a trickle, and by 11.30 had more or less dried up, by which time my fingers were going numb (I recommend gloves), so I decided it was time to leave.
Logged only 113, and that included residents so I doubt if I made much more than 30. Log below: AGXN
AMEH
AVHH
AVNC
AVNW
AWYJ
AWYO
AXJH
AYCF
AZCU
AZEV
AZEY
AZFA
BAKW
BASH
BAYP
BDAL
BJBW
BNHT
BOCI
BOMU
BOTP
BPAW
BRBI
BSNE
BTOO
BULC
BVIZ
BYNA
CBGB
CBGR
CBMZ
CBRX
CCNH
CCZK
CDAX
CDMS
CDXS
CEDV
CEEN
CENJ
CERE
CFBO
CGHV
CGJI
CGRZ
CHTI
CHVS
CIAK
CIBZ
CIEW
CIFA
CIIH
CIIT
CIJT
CIKV
CIMH
CINH
CINW
CION
CRWZ
DADA
DAGJ
DBIN
DENC
GBEE
GDKR
GLSA
HULK
IBBS
IDYL
JACA
JFAN
JHLP
KENG
LEBE
MABE
MAUS
MGRH
MJAL
MVFJ
MVRI
MZHS
NACL
NIGE
OASA
OASJ
OCDP
OCMS
OKUB
PAFF
PDSI
PTPSI
RINT
RVIO
SAGA
SERL
STEL
STPK
TDVB
TIAC
TOMJ
TORN
TORO
UUUU
VIIZ
XBJT
XCDRO
YAKI
YRON
ZTUG
HA-MKF
N1407J
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Post by graham on May 2, 2015 13:25:53 GMT
That's a shame Jerry, let's hope tomorrow is better. Looks like being warmer but wetter. Think your second one down should be G-AMEN, Super Cub which is a resident
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Post by jerryrowe on May 2, 2015 14:02:29 GMT
Thanks Graham, a few amendments to the log AMEH should be AMEN XCDRO should be CDRO PTPSI should be TPSL
Actually made 40 at Popham (but made 129 last year), plus 11 at Blackbushe and 6 at Farnborough, so not a completely wasted day.
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Post by graham on May 2, 2015 14:25:22 GMT
That's a good haul for someone who's been spotting for years Jerry. As someone who has never visited the Micro Fayre, how is it all laid out? Cheers
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Post by jerryrowe on May 2, 2015 14:46:29 GMT
One further correction to my list, I read G-CIAK from a nut on the engine of a Pegasus Quik in the static area without wings, (there was no registration plate in the cockpit) but this is not correct - can anyone confirm it was G-CIKA or give the correct reg?
Graham, you park in a field and pay at the entrance hut. The first area you come to is the bottom residents area, with rows of green hangars (mostly shut, each holding only one or two) and a few parked in the open. Go up the hill to the static area which stretches along the SW side of runway 03, with the autogyro section at the far end. Retrace your steps along 03, past the AN-2 HA-MKF to the clubhouse and hangars where most of the residents are parked. None of the hangars have windows, and several were locked. Unlike Sywell, no lists of contents on the doors. On the far side of 03 is the visitors area, there is a crossing point marked and access to this area is readily given. Today they were using 08 for landings and 03 for take-offs so until mid afternoon there should be no trouble in crossing. |
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Post by graham on May 2, 2015 14:54:38 GMT
Many thanks Jerry
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Post by starlifter on May 2, 2015 15:30:11 GMT
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Post by zz on May 2, 2015 16:51:02 GMT
Yes a slightly disappointing day. I only went from 2-4ish so missed a few, but have a couple of corrections for the list, and a few additions-
BDAL ? I logged BDAI based
NACL I logged NACI
Additions
ARTH
ATEF
BDVB
BFGD
BIBA
BIUP
BJFM
BRSX /N4334H
BRTD
BSBT
BSUZ
BUWK
BVCG
BVIW
BVVM
BZEZ
CCAL
CCEL
CCYR
CDPA
CDR- (can't read my writing!)
CDVI
CETO
CFHI
CGNC
CGOR
CHSS
CILY
CVAL
CYRA
DAZZ
DYNM
EVLE
MROD
MYIS
MYWM
MZNV
NAGG
RISY
RVPW
TLST
TTRL
NC18028
1803/18 (BUYU)
379994 (BPUR)
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Post by graham on May 2, 2015 16:57:42 GMT
CDRO is a based C-42 ZZ
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Post by zz on May 2, 2015 17:31:08 GMT
Thanks- I thought that it was an O but wasn't sure!
Made 16 - missed 5 more from Jerry's list that I would have needed.
Just as I left G-AZLE /102 Stearman overflew.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2015 17:40:22 GMT
Just got got back to the hotel after a very good day- Popham was disappointing but few went into the book only got there at 12 and stayed an hour - the hangars in the bottom field were a pain with the majority closed and spotter proof and most. The top,hangars were closed. Anyway I put plan B into effect with visits to Old Sarum and Museum, Thruxton, obviously Popham, Farnborough, Blackbushe, Odiham, and last but not least Lasham where I managed to get a tour of the Glider Heritage Museum with three spotters from London. Sorry did not meet up with anyone looked out for various descriptions but was negative-hopefully will be a bit better tomorrow although lots of rain expected tonight. Happy Days Bob
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) So after that I rationed myself, preferring to be among the bigger stuff, I usually go on the Monday. Also because it's a bit less hectic, relatively speaking!!
