Lakes Charity Classic 09 'The Final Countdown'

gordie · Post by **gordie** » Mon May 18, 2009 10:46 am

As spring slowly shrugs of its winter coat and our thoughts turn to the summer ahead, the time of year comes around for the U.K.'s if not the worlds greatest free flying event.... 'The 2009 Lakes Charity Classic' over the weekend of the 5/6/7 June

The CSC committee have been working flat out since last year to continue to evolve this fantastic event into and even more special experience. Those of you who have attended previous events will by now know that us canny Cumbrians don't miss a trick when it comes to organising a great event for you and your families, for those that have never been then this is your chance not to miss the U.K.'s friendliest free flying event of the summer. The now well established base will be the fields on the shores of Buttermere, with out doubt one of the most beautiful camps site in the whole of the U.K.

After the two days of xc competition and coaching the fun moves up a gear which will commence around 5 p.m. on Saturday, with the start of the 'Buttermere Bash' consisting of various aviation treats. It is rumoured that Keswick's Mayor will pop by in his magnificent Gyroplane to open the bash, after which the invited speed flyers and acro pilots will be transported by chopper to a high take off above the lake. This years 'British Acro Championship' promises to be the best ever with some of the worlds top acro pilots in attendance and the level being moved up again with the prospect of another first for the U.K. Last year we witnessed tumbling and all I will say at this moment is we are going at seeing some high precision moves ' where the thrills don't stop - watch this space! Once the acro pilots are all back to earth safely, The live music will kick in to entertain and provide an amazing night of music and frivolity that only your friendly Cumbrians can muster. This year we have five, yes five bands coming to entertain us, they are all top N.E. bands, some already being quite famous (including Beth Jeans Houghton amongst others) We have with out doubt exceeded any previous LCC line up and this will be an amazing night of music and dancing. After the bands are worn out our funky DJ's will keep the party bopping to around 2 a.m. So even if the weather is crap (which it never is for the LCC) we have a great line up and huge marquees to keep you entertained like never before. Our well stoked licensed bar will keep you refreshed with 2000 pints of locally brewed ale including our own now famous specially made 'Thirst Flight' paragliding ale, as well as wine, vodka, soft drinks e.t.c.

Please all we need now is you!, so please pack your tent, bring your friends and families and help us to turn what promises the be the best LCC and Buttermere Bash so far into greatest free flying event of 2009 and its all for charity, if you miss it you will never forgive yourself and we won't forgive you either!

This is a ticket entry event -For further details: http://cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk/lcc/CSC_LCCMain.php

GlennP · Post by **GlennP** » Mon May 18, 2009 6:23 pm

I've noticed a few of the NHPC names on the comps list for the LCC.

Is anyone travelling over in convoy or lift sharing for this ?

I'm gonna go over on Thursday after work, well that's the plan, so I'm ready for Friday.

I've got a large family tent. Plenty of room if anyone is short of a tent/camper.

Cheers,

Glenn

Post by **gary stenhouse** » Mon May 18, 2009 8:46 pm

not sure what to do just yet 1 the campervan is the choice to slep in with shower toilet fridge and all the comforts of home. though then there is the nice 8 seater that is even better for retrieves and getting bout the lanes. so not sure what i am doing reguarding vehichles. will decide closer the time and see wether there is a car share where someone takes the 8 seater over and we all share the van through the day.

cheers gary

GlennP · Post by **GlennP** » Mon May 18, 2009 9:03 pm

Sorry Gordie I know your not the organiser but I was wondering if you knew if camping was available Thursday night for the registration first thing Friday?

Cheers,

Glenn

gordie · Post by **gordie** » Mon May 18, 2009 9:51 pm

GlennP wrote:Sorry Gordie I know your not the organiser but I was wondering if you knew if camping was available Thursday night for the registration first thing Friday?

Cheers,

Glenn

Camping available from Thursday evening no prob's. Last time I looked I think I was one of the organisers aswell

Post by **chrisfozz** » Mon May 18, 2009 10:02 pm

I'm off work week before the LCC so I hope to go to the lakes early in the week, depending on the weather, probably be based around the Keswick area.

Kay · Post by **Kay** » Tue May 19, 2009 8:50 am

Hi There. Yes I (and Ringo)will be heading over in the van Thursday afternoon/evening....
Paul after a hard days toil (well someone has to keep me in the manner to which I become accustomed

)will be arriving in customary style on his Push Bike after midnight on Friday after getting lost from Carlisle Station !!!

Jim Bittlestone · Post by **Jim Bittlestone** » Tue May 19, 2009 9:52 am

I'm heading over Thursday after work but will be traveling down south on Sunday or Saturday night.
Are we having club tactics, working together in the B comp or is it every one for themselves?
Also, in the gallery for the past 2 years there are pictures of serious looking people with pen and paper in hand, is there anything us newbies should know about?
Any information gratefully accepted.
Cheers
Jim

brian day · Post by **brian day** » Tue May 19, 2009 11:59 am

I'm hoping for bad weather on Friday, so that I can join the comp on Saturday. Leaving Friday night with a convoy!
Not to be mean though, if the weather's good I hope you have a great day! (Damn teachers with the 9-3 jobs and all them holidays, and you just can't get the time when you need it

)

GlennP · Post by **GlennP** » Tue May 19, 2009 12:14 pm

I wasn't trying to demote you there Gordie

Thanks for the info re camping.

Cheers,

Glenn

waynelson · Post by **waynelson** » Thu May 21, 2009 9:56 pm

This will be my first so hope to see you all there to support the more experienced NHPC competitors - I could do with the coaching on offer too!

Sad Northerner · Post by **Sad Northerner** » Thu May 21, 2009 10:42 pm

Not sure if I can make the event myself but I would be willing to put together a talk regarding competition flying if anyone is interested.
Monday and Wednesday evenings are best for me.

Ali

Chris L · Post by **Chris L** » Fri May 22, 2009 7:44 am

Sounds great Ali. Well up for that

brian day · Post by **brian day** » Fri May 22, 2009 11:35 am

Not sure if I can make the event myself but I would be willing to put together a talk regarding competition flying if anyone is interested.
Monday and Wednesday evenings are best for me.

Ali

I'm only comming if little Timmy is doing the cloud bit again!

Sounds great Ali. Well up for that

You said that last time and look how it ended, poor Timmy was devastated, don't let him down again!

Post by **colin keightley** » Fri May 22, 2009 11:22 pm

looks like this bunch are attending the LCC09 Anti Gravity

gordie · Post by **gordie** » Sat May 23, 2009 8:05 am

Looks like the cat is out of the bag now! Check out our swiss friends who are coming.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK4gryFTA9I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08iQX4M7 ... re=related

Like I said earlyer, watch this space!!!!!!!

ron freeman · Post by **ron freeman** » Sat May 23, 2009 10:59 am

Sorry Gordie not for me ! these are not pilots they are adrenaline junkies and quite a few them have a very short life span...

You and I work hard to train students to become safe pilots with a good attitude ie not endangering themselves or anyone else !

If someone wants to fly like a nutter, fair enough its their choice.. let them find there own hill.. in the middle of nowhere.. and let them get on with it.

The trouble with this they will probably not bother to do it because nobody will be around to watch them !

gordie · Post by **gordie** » Sat May 23, 2009 12:44 pm

You can't please all the people all the time! I think you and me just come from different generations Ron, I admire people who can push their own limits and their chosen sport forward. I get my kicks watching awesome exhibitions of skill shown by guys like these, either on youtube or the rare oppurtunity to see them in the flesh at the LCC in front of there adoring audience. You get your kicks displaying your skill by jumping of a pier in front of a load of people, I supsect you would not do this if there was nobody watching.

Its all about what ever floats your boat and our Swiz friends float mine, and hopefully everyone else who choses to come and enjoy the LCC.

Pete Batey · Post by **Pete Batey** » Sat May 23, 2009 1:15 pm

How awful. The thought of all that lovely hair going to waste.

And that second guy, if he's not careful he'll get tangled up in his red ribbon.
Baldie

Post by **colin keightley** » Sat May 23, 2009 3:13 pm

It floats my boat cant wait, is why I cant wait till i can afford SIV

ron freeman · Post by **ron freeman** » Sat May 23, 2009 11:47 pm

I think you are right about different generation Gordie, I used to love throwing my wing all over the place when I was on the hill myself in the middle of nowhere... it dosen't take long to realise when you have a crowd watching you start to push your limits... experience is a wonderful thing.

What ever floats yer boat (in moderation) and hope everything goes well.

Post by **chrisfozz** » Mon May 25, 2009 10:17 am

some further coments on this subject have been posted on a different thread, if you've not seen them you realy should have a look.
http://www.nhpc.org.uk/nhpc/viewtopic.php?t=5078

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