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Post by zz on Aug 11, 2022 22:32:42 GMT
Thursday 11th
Afternoon tethering
G-CIXU
G-DIPI Choc Dips SS
G-GAGE
G-OETS
G-PNAD Dragon on box SS
Evening tethering (launch cancelled)
G-AZIP
G-CIXU
G-CKEG
G-CKWW
G-GAGE
G-HUBO
G-JIMA
G-OETS
G-OJBW J and B Rare Bottle SS
G-PAWW Panther SS
G-PNAD Dragon on box SS
G-POMP Queens Guard SS
Nightglow
G-BPWC
G-BXXG
G-CCBB
G-CEKS
G-CFEK
G-CHXS
G-CJIH
G-CJXJ
G-CKEG
G-CLCC
G-CLGK
G-CLHV
G-CLPC
G-CMBU
G-GAGE
G-HUBO
G-KAYI
G-MILE
G-OEWE Sheep SS
G-ORCV
G-OTCT
G-PSLT
G-RECL
3 needed today.
G-TGRZ JetRanger was used for the parachute jump
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Post by zz on Aug 11, 2022 22:48:10 GMT
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Post by zz on Aug 12, 2022 7:45:32 GMT
Friday 12th AM launch
G-BXXG (tethered)
G-BZFD
G-BZYY
G-CBOW
G-CCBB
G-CCVZ
G-CDGN
G-CEKS
G-CFEK
G-CGFY
G-CGVY
G-CHXS
G-CIHC
G-CIHN
G-CIHO
G-CIND
G-CIXU
G-CIZM
G-CJIH
G-CJLT
G-CJRO
G-CJXI
G-CJXJ
G-CKCC
G-CKEG
G-CKTV
G-CKWW
G-CLCC
G-CLGK
G-CLHV (tethered)
G-CLMM
G-CLNX
G-CLPC
G-CLZI
G-CMBY
G-CMOO Cow SS
G-COAT
G-ESMI
G-FWRK
G-GAGE (tethered)
G-GCCC
G-HRDY
G-HUBO
G-IBCF
G-INZZ
G-JEMS
G-JIMA
G-KAYI
G-LIPS Lips SS
G-MILE (tethered)
G-MOWW
G-OETS
G-OEWE Sheep SS
G-OFAA
G-OPBW
G-ORCV
G-OTCT
G-OWLY
G-PSLT
G-PURP
G-RECL
G-SPRY (tethered)- only registered today!
G-TOPB
G-UPOI
G-UWEB
G-VBAO
G-VBAU
G-WADZ
G-WESS Wolf SS
G-ZOIZ
D-OHKT
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Post by andover on Aug 12, 2022 7:54:38 GMT
We seem to have two threads for the Fiesta.
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Post by zz on Aug 12, 2022 8:26:05 GMT
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Post by zz on Aug 12, 2022 20:13:38 GMT
Friday 12th PM
I left to spend the afternoon at Lulsgate, but amongst others, the following tethered on Friday afternoon-
G-BIRE Beer Bottle SS
G-BMHJ
G-DIPI Choc Dips SS
The evening launch was unfortunately cancelled but there was a good tethering session/
G-CCRG (cold inflation only)
G-CDXW Orange SS
G-CIXU
G-CKEG
G-CKTV
G-CMBW
G-DIPI Choc Dips SS
G-HUBO
G-LIPS Lips SS
G-MOWW
G-OMIB Alien SS
G-OPAW Buster the Dog SS
G-PNAD Dragon on box SS
G-POMP Queens Guard SS
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Post by zz on Aug 12, 2022 20:14:53 GMT
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Post by zz on Aug 13, 2022 6:29:48 GMT
Saturday 13th AM launch
G-BTHF
G-BVEN
G-BWEE
G-BZFD
G-BZYY
G-CCVZ
G-CDGN
G-CDYL
G-CEKS
G-CFEK
G-CGFY
G-CGVY
G-CHXS
G-CIHC
G-CIHN
G-CIHO
G-CIND
G-CIXU
G-CIZM
G-CJIH
G-CJLT
G-CJRO
G-CJXI
G-CJXJ
G-CKCC
G-CKEG
G-CKTG
G-CKTV
G-CKWW
G-CKXA
G-CLCC
G-CLHV
G-CLMM
G-CLNX
G-CLPC
G-CLZI
G-CMAB
G-CMBU
G-CMBY
G-CMDH
G-COAT
G-ESMI
G-FWRK
G-GAGE
G-GCCC
G-HRDY
G-HUBO
G-INZZ
G-JEMS
G-JIMA
G-KAYI
G-LIPS Lips SS
G-MILE (tethered)
G-MOWW
G-NFVB
G-OETS
G-OEWE Sheep SS
G-OFAA
G-OPBW
G-ORCV
G-OWLY
G-POMP Queens Guard SS
G-PSLT
G-PURP
G-RECL
G-SPRY (tethered)
G-TOPB
G-UPOI Up balloon SS
G-UWEB
G-VBAO
G-VBAU
G-WADZ
G-WESS Wolf SS
G-ZOIZ
D-OHKT
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Post by chrisj on Aug 13, 2022 7:20:17 GMT
A request if I may ? Can someone please let me know where I can find out if a launch is to go ahead or not ? It seems that the weather is causing the evening launches to be cancelled so next bet is to go for the morning lift which for me involves a rather early start and several hours drive . I did find one last Thursday but can not locate it now ! Typical !! Thanks . Chrisj
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Post by zz on Aug 13, 2022 15:03:11 GMT
No flying this evening.
Probably be ok tomorrow morning
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Post by zz on Aug 14, 2022 7:47:41 GMT
I left after the Sat AM launch but the following appeared later that day
Saturday PM
Tethering
G-BUVW
G-CKEG
G-CMBU
G-CMBW
G-DIPI Choc Dips SS
G-HUBO
G-INZZ
G-JIMA
G-OETS
G-OPAW Buster the Dog SS
G-OTCT
Saturday nightglow
G-CCVZ
G-CJRO
G-CKEG
G-CKTG
G-CKTV
G-CMBU
G-COAT
G-GAGE
G-HRDY
G-HUBO
G-INZZ
G-JIMA
G-MILE
G-MOWW
G-OETS
G-OEWE Sheep SS
G-OMIB Alien SS
G-OPAW Buster the Dog SS
G-ORCV
G-UPOI Up balloon SS
G-WESS Wolf SS
D-OHKT
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Post by zz on Aug 14, 2022 10:37:05 GMT
Sunday 14th AM launch
(Lists for previous launches are complete logs- I wasn’t there for this one, so there may have been a few more)
G-BVEN
G-BWEE
G-BXXG
G-BZFD
G-BZYY
G-CBHW (tethered after)
G-CCVZ
G-CDGN
G-CDYL
G-CEKS
G-CFEK
G-CGFY
G-CGVY
G-CHXS
G-CIHC
G-CIHN
G-CIHO
G-CIND
G-CIZM
G-CJLT
G-CJRO
G-CJXI
G-CJXJ
G-CKTV
G-CKWW
G-CKXA
G-CLCC
G-CLGK
G-CLHV
G-CLMM
G-CLNX
G-CLPC
G-CLZI
G-CMBY
G-CMDH
G-COAT
G-DMEE
G-FWRK
G-GAGE
G-GCCC
G-HRDY
G-HUBO
G-INZZ
G-JEMS
G-JIMA
G-KAYI
G-LIPS Lips SS
G-MILE
G-NFVB
G-OETS
G-OEWE Sheep SS
G-OFAA
G-OPBW
G-ORCV
G-OTCT
G-OWLY
G-PAWW Panther SS
G-PURP
G-SHAD
G-TOPB
G-UPOI Up Balloon SS
G-UWEB
G-VBAO
G-VBAU
G-WADZ
G-WESS Wolf SS
G-ZOIZ
EDIT - thanks Dave (below) for confirming the 3 Cameron’s Balloons flew
AND - thanks chrisj (below) for additions
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Post by davidallum on Aug 14, 2022 11:14:49 GMT
Myself & Rob Belcher were there this morning and all 3 of the Cameron balloons flew.
I logged 71 balloons and they all flew.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2022 15:12:57 GMT
Myself & Rob Belcher were there this morning and all 3 of the Cameron balloons flew. I logged 71 balloons and they all flew. Well done Dave- you and Rob deserve some reward after the Ragley nightmare- checked Phil's logs and I would have got mid sixties if I had gone for the full hit. But I have had a very good four days myself, at home. Also noticed that the vast majority of balloons were from the Bristol area.  Happy Days Bob  |
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Post by chrisj on Aug 14, 2022 15:44:11 GMT
Hi All , I have just been going over ZZ's list for this morning's lift and can add a few . I viewed from Bedminster and tried some photos from there . The trees have grown somewhat since my last visit so the viewing area is a bit smaller . Also I thought that it was not quite as bright as past visits which may help explain why my phots did not quite come out as I would of liked . ( Or finger trouble !) Any way from my list and checked against photos from visits by others I can add :- G-CLNX , G-CLPC , G-BZFD , G-CLZI and G-OWLY . These may help others . I have yet to try to identify any from my photos . I did not note any foreign balloons this morning . I was viewing from around 0515 until G-OWLY & G-OMBU were lifting at I think around 0715 . Bit of an early drive from near Chivenor and quite a task from Bedminster trying to log balloons as they lifted , tack photos and an eye on overhead traffic ! An early night I think ! Chrisj
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Post by zz on Aug 14, 2022 18:19:10 GMT
Thanks Chris, I'll add those A few photos from Thursday PM tethering- I didn't take any at the nightglow- I just saw what was inflated and then left before the traffic!  IMG_2460 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2463 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2464 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2468 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2469 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2472 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2473 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2475 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2476 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2482 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2483 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2484 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2488 by Z Z, on Flickr |
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Post by zz on Aug 14, 2022 18:38:11 GMT
Friday AM launch  IMG_2493 by Z Z, on Flickr G-CKCC  IMG_2496 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2497 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2498 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2499 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2502 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2504 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2505 by Z Z, on Flickr G-CIHC  IMG_2506 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2508 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2511 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2515 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2518 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2520 by Z Z, on Flickr G-CIXU  IMG_2521 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2523 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2526 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2527 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2532 by Z Z, on Flickr G-CLGK  IMG_2534 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2535 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2536 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2537 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2540 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2542 by Z Z, on Flickr G-ESMI  IMG_2544 by Z Z, on Flickr G-CLPC  IMG_2548 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2551 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2552 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2555 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2556 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2557 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2559 by Z Z, on Flickr G-CHXS  IMG_2561 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2562 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2563 by Z Z, on Flickr G-FWRK  IMG_2564 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2567 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2569 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2570 by Z Z, on Flickr G-CJXI  IMG_2571 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2579 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2580 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2585 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2587 by Z Z, on Flickr G-IBCF  IMG_2588 by Z Z, on Flickr G-VBAU  IMG_2589 by Z Z, on Flickr G-VBAO  IMG_2590 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2591 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2592 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2593 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2595 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2596 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2599 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2600 by Z Z, on Flickr G-CBOW  IMG_2603 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2604 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2609 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2611 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2614 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2615 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2616 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2617 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2618 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2619 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2621 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2624 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2625 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2573 by Z Z, on Flickr |
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Post by zz on Aug 14, 2022 18:46:53 GMT
Friday PM tethering  IMG_2628 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2626 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2630 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2631 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2634 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2637 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2639 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2643 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2645 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2649 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2650 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2652 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2653 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2654 by Z Z, on Flickr Alien with helpers  IMG_2642 by Z Z, on Flickr Saturday AM to follow |
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Post by graham on Aug 15, 2022 6:36:19 GMT
Cracking shots all round Phil, many thanks indeed.
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Post by chrisj on Aug 15, 2022 11:05:04 GMT
Yes the photos are really good and thanks to all that published them as they have been a great help with identifying some which are in the background of my photos . Pity the shapes only came out for the evening failed launches . Now I have gone over my notes from the Sunday am launch and by using my photos taken from Bedminster , the photos on the forum and some cross checking with GINFO and using the now updated list from zz (phew !) I can add the following to that updated list :- G-CIXU a possibility , confirmed the following G-CJIH , G-CKEG Thatchers , G-CKTG and G-ESMI Pump Wright . A photo taken during the initial inflation shows a light grey with black top balloon which I think is G-BXXG but next to it is purple (ish) one which I have not identified but may be G-BWEE . I hope that helps someone . Next time I think I shall have to go into the event but I recall times gone by when it took hours to get out ! Chrisj
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Post by zz on Aug 15, 2022 13:21:26 GMT
Thanks Graham and Chris Last photos from me are from the Saturday AM launch  IMG_2656 by Z Z, onFlickr  IMG_2657 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2658 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2662 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2663 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2664 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2667 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2668 by Z Z, on Flickr Facing wrong way today!  IMG_2669 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2673 by Z Z, on Flickr G-CLNX  IMG_2674 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2675 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2678 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2679 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2680 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2683 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2684 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2685 by Z Z, on Flickr G-CLZI  IMG_2688 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2689 by Z Z, on Flickr G-CJXJ  IMG_2690 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2693 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2695 by Z Z, on Flickr G-VBAO  IMG_2697 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2698 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2699 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2700 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2701 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2703 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2706 by Z Z, on Flickr G-VBAU  IMG_2707 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2709 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2710 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2712 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2713 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2714 by Z Z, on Flickr G-CIHN  IMG_2716 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2717 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2718 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2720 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2721 by Z Z, on Flickr G-CHXS  IMG_2726 by Z Z, on Flickr G-CIXU  IMG_2729 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2732 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2735 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2736 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2737 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2740 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2741 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2681 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2743 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2745 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2746 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2747 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2748 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2749 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2754 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2755 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2756 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2757 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2758 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2760 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2761 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2762 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2763 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2765 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2768 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2769 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2771 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2772 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2775 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2776 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2777 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_2778 by Z Z, on Flickr |
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Post by rj on Aug 15, 2022 15:31:18 GMT
Is does feel that Bristol may be passed its best years? A couple of months ago I heard only 80 odd had been booked, normally a waiting list. Heard pilots perfered less commercial and regulated events like MAF and Longleat? Been going since the early 90's and never seen it so packed for a morning lift. Made a measly 18 sunday morning, would expect about twice that with about 120 flying, rather than the 70odd we got. Shame.
Oh and signposting was teribble for gate 4 , luckerly I had a idea where I was going.
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Post by zz on Aug 15, 2022 16:10:06 GMT
No it’s not what it once was. And yes, Longleat and Midlands are both better events these days, but I’ve been going to Bristol since 1981 and still enjoy it.
I spent Thursday afternoon until Saturday morning there this year and only made 12.
It cost about £200 in hotel and parking (outside next to Angel Inn, Long Ashton- no traffic problem any day), but for me it’s still worth it. However, I know others are beginning to be turned off by it.
But there’s so few decent events in this country nowadays, I think it’s still unmissable!
Only 3 and a half weeks until Longleat, then a week after that it’s the World Champs in Slovenia so hopefully a few more balloons to be seen this year!
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Post by keithh on Aug 15, 2022 20:13:43 GMT
I've been going since 1983 and it definitely isn't what it was. I stay in the field opposite in my old motorhome and I stayed from Wednesday to Sunday costing £60. I still wouldn't miss it but MAF and Longleat are better. I can't add anything new but this was my Bristol. Thursday pm Flight cancelled. Tethers G-HUBO Friday am G-CLNX D-OHKT (ex G-CHKT) G-CMBY G-CKTV G-CMOO G-PSLT G-SPRY Thursday nightglow I didn't attend Friday pm Flight cancelled Tethers I didn't attend Saturday am G-CMAB G-CMDH G-CMBU Saturday pm Flight cancelled Tethers G-CMBW Saturday nightglow G-OMIB Sunday am G-DMEE Happy in the end with 14 made. I was going to post some pics but not much point really as there are plenty here already. hopefully I can get down to Longleat for at least one launch but I have lots to do before I move. On second thoughts here are a couple.  DSC08872 by keith harbor, on Flickr The only shot I could in the glow was from the back so it looks like a giant green peanut!  DSC08878 by keith harbor, on Flickr |
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Post by zz on Aug 15, 2022 21:10:19 GMT
Saturday pm Flight cancelled Tethers G-CMBZ G-CMBZ ? Was this G-CMBW Band of Builders or did I miss one I need?! cheers |
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Post by keithh on Aug 16, 2022 7:54:55 GMT
Slip of the finger there, never noticed it, cheers.
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