Great North Fly in.

berow · Post by **berow** » Sun Jan 10, 2016 5:36 pm

I think we should represent our club at this event. I am up for it.
http://www.greatnorthflyin.co.uk/

Gordon C · Post by **Gordon C** » Sun Jan 10, 2016 6:25 pm

yea looks interesting,

bill-scott · Post by **bill-scott** » Sun Jan 10, 2016 7:28 pm

ive been going there for the last 6 or 7 years

Post by **colin keightley** » Sun Jan 10, 2016 9:52 pm

Could be good to have a presence there

berow · Post by **berow** » Sun Jan 10, 2016 9:58 pm

Let's make it a date then.we would need to get in touch and try and encourage our gang to attend. A chance to camp, drink, eat and have fun. The Cheviots will only be a short drive away.

Nforster · Post by **Nforster** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 3:54 pm

looks like a paramotor possibility i could fly in from berwick.

Louis Dev · Post by **Louis Dev** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 11:02 pm

Nforster wrote:looks like a paramotor possibility i could fly in from berwick.

Yes, paramotor pilots are welcome between 9am and 6pm.

Free camping, entertainment.

berow · Post by **berow** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 9:16 am

Louie, is there a contact number to allow us to speak to someone about this?

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 1:23 pm

http://purpleaviation.co.uk/flying-scho ... tion-team/

This might be a good place to start Brian he owns Eshott

JW

bill-scott · Post by **bill-scott** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 11:40 pm

the event is a fundraiser for help for heroes and is run by Chester Potts (Selby's brother) there is usually a group of para-motorists there from somewhere down south if you want to attend all you have to do is turn up
its a great couple of days loads of flying stuff light aircraft , microlights ,classic cars etc BBQ and beer tent with live band on Saturday night definitely worth a visit.

Post by **colin keightley** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 8:56 am

Its a shame we could'nt do a tow there

berow · Post by **berow** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 9:21 am

Aeroplane tow!
Its only right that you get the first go Colin......

Post by **colin keightley** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 2:06 pm

I meant could'nt but im game

berow · Post by **berow** » Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:38 pm

I received a reply about our attendance. No problem so sign up online and let them know who is coming. Thing is I think we need a gazebo and table for this so can any members help. Literature....I have some calendars

. Could we have a frame to suspend a harness to allow people to sit in a harness, just a thought. We would need some literature from Ron Freeman as we will point them all in his direction. Display of paragliders and hangliders?
What do you think?

bill-scott · Post by **bill-scott** » Sat Jan 16, 2016 12:16 am

the bhpa have some nice glossy leaflets they will send out for free
but I think the biggest problem will be getting members to attend as previously mentioned I have tried to get a club presence here a few times now and haven't been able to get more than three or four there

berow · Post by **berow** » Sat Jan 16, 2016 12:52 am

No worries I will go solo!!

Post by **colin keightley** » Sat Jan 16, 2016 9:59 pm

I will be there. It would be a good thing to ask CAN for. I will price up some stuff for a display stand to use this year. If you guys have any more suggestions of shows to make a presence at this year let us know, would be good to get someone there with a hangglider

Graeme · Post by **Graeme** » Sat Jan 16, 2016 10:43 pm

After hearing Bill mention this i think Gordon and me went last year?

Some interesting people and aircraft. Nice sunny day but it was a bit quiet though?

I'd be up for popping along if it's a nice day.. It's just next to the beach - with dunes!

Post by **colin keightley** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 12:36 pm

Graeme are you not thinking about the one in a field on the coast

steve-gill · Post by **steve-gill** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 4:44 pm

Druridge bay, near Hadston. This is just an annual fly into a field, with gazebo and burgers, tea and coffee.
GNF is the full blown thing with beer, food, rock band, more beer, camping, classic cars exibits etc etc.

Post by **colin keightley** » Mon Jan 18, 2016 9:14 pm

If we put a stand together we would need at least 3 people to run it, more would be better. I would obviously be willing, do we have any more volunteers. Brian Rowe what sort of things does your son print, should we get some merchandise to sell stickers, mugs that sort of thing pencils rubbers stuff kids like and I don't just mean for eshott we could use it for other shows

berow · Post by **berow** » Mon Jan 18, 2016 11:22 pm

Sorry Colin my son folded his business.My thoughts are as follows;
A TV screen showing flying videos....is that possible?
A frame to hold suspend a harness and let people sit in it....is that possible?
Weather permitting a hang glider and paraglider rig on display.

Graeme Gilroy · Post by **Graeme Gilroy** » Tue Jan 19, 2016 6:17 pm

I have a small Honda generator to power a TVs if we need one

Graeme

berow · Post by **berow** » Tue Jan 19, 2016 8:13 pm

Thanks Graeme

Post by **colin keightley** » Tue Jan 19, 2016 8:20 pm

Sorry to hear that Brian

My van can power a led TVs for about 50hrs of the battery and use generator as backup.

Was maybe thinking we could see if mad dog could fabricate something for the harness. Something that can be packed away.

Post by **gary stenhouse** » Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:53 pm

the easiest and cheapest way to get a harness stand is a childs swing as perfect size and height and generally come in bits

berow · Post by **berow** » Tue Jan 19, 2016 10:56 pm

Our community development officer has offered a free loan of things like gazebo/marquee etc

Jockanese25 · Post by **Jockanese25** » Sun Jan 24, 2016 2:31 pm

I my self would like to go for a look, I think i know where a old swing stand is if its still there will have a look if not will rig or make something up to suit. Any winner of pilot of the month that stands with his arms up for a photo needs some help. HEE HA.

Louis Dev · Post by **Louis Dev** » Sun Jan 24, 2016 7:17 pm

I should be there all weekend so could help out anytime. I could make a frame for hanging a harness on. I will have some paramotor friends there too, so we could get a paramotor there.

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