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By: - 26th November 2004 at 10:42 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Sounds like a good reason to join the VAC. How do we join?
By: - 26th November 2004 at 11:02 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The club have a web-site that is under development and a form can be found on there - it is at http://www.vac.flyer.co.uk/vac-membership.htm
It is £15 per year and includes a quarterly A4 magazine and information about various club only events during the year...
By: - 29th November 2004 at 21:46 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Where is this new venue? Have they tried Leicester?
Its a bad thing when there's a fly in and you can only attend if you're a member or if you fly in. It reinforces the idea that private flying is exclusive to rich boys and their toys and therefore likely to generate more NIMBY'S. :(
Hope they find a more suitable venue soon.
Neal
By: - 29th November 2004 at 22:28 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Where is this new venue? Have they tried Leicester?Its a bad thing when there's a fly in and you can only attend if you're a member or if you fly in. It reinforces the idea that private flying is exclusive to rich boys and their toys and therefore likely to generate more NIMBY'S. :(
Hope they find a more suitable venue soon.
Neal
I suspect, although happy to be told I am wrong (and where R may have missed the point), that VAC may have been forced down this route by previous events, although Neal's point is a fair one.
By: - 30th November 2004 at 18:30 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Sorry if my post seemed like I was having a go at VAC. That wasn't my intention, I know that they've been forced into this situation.
Its great that they're continuing with the fly-ins and maybe they will find another venue in the future.
Grrrrrrr. NIMBY's
Neal
By: - 30th November 2004 at 21:02 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Hmm. £15 a year. That's what it costs me for 30mins flying.
Now this is really mean, and I don't recommend anyone copies me :diablo: , but I'm going to spend my £15 on flying to Turweston that day, which I guess will still be open. You never know. I could set a trend. There could be loads of us there. It could be fun.
But that would be really mean and I don't do that sort of thing. Makes you think though.
Don't even think about it. Join VAC.
By: - 4th December 2004 at 22:22 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The Jan & Feb VAC meets will be at a certain grass airfield on the outskirts of northern Oxfordshire.... cannot say but you can guess!
As Armwaver states it is VAC members only so join now!
Its a dam shame these bloody irritating little f**k*rs that move into an area whereby they probably know theirs an active airfield go and spoil the fun (& in the case of TW is definetly affecting business to such a degree that the businesses that operate from TW may fold if "trade" does not perk up soonish ).... & of course those NIMBYS with alittle power go & use it to the powers above to stop or limit activities....pathetic really.
If only they (those NIMBYS) could see the dedication & sheer hard graft that VAC put in time & again to make each Fly In a success..... wishful thinking springs to mind!
Seems like the NIMBYS have nothing better to do i expect - guess they will try and get a ban on people mowing their lawns or moan about the sheep bleeting in the adjoining fields next cos of the "noise"!!!!
What is needed is to drive that NIMBY(s) out! - put "diversion" signs from the busy A43 to go right up his back yard!! (he he) - sorry getting carried away now! :D
www.abingdonfayre.com
By: - 5th December 2004 at 13:24 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I have joined the VAC, and got my membership card through last week.
How do I find out where the fly-ins are to take place? I have checked the website and it's not been updated.
By: - 5th December 2004 at 14:26 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Joe
welcome to VAC
would suggest you PM Arm Waver,he should have the right answer for you
hopefully see you at a VAC event in future
Colin
www.communigate.co.uk/oxford/oag
By: - 6th December 2004 at 10:48 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Thanks oag.
My Vintage and Classic dropped through the letterbox this morning. :)
Hopefully me and 'Tango-Alpha' will see you at the snowball rally in January. ;)
By: - 6th December 2004 at 12:42 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
not a problem Joe...my mag came through this morning also,so I guess you know where the 1st two VAC events(at least) for 2005 will be
presume you're flying in....excuse the ignorance,but what is full reg and type of "Tango-Alpha",I'm part of marshalling team,with ArmWaver,so will keep eye out for you
colin
www.communigate.co.uk/oxford/oag
By: - 6th December 2004 at 12:52 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
oag
Here is a picture of 'TA' sunning herself at her home base (Tollerton).
By: - 6th December 2004 at 13:02 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Ooohh,nice....
bright-orange G-AMTM also regular visitor to VAC events...wonder if we'll be able to put the pair together on the flight-line for photo-shoot
colin
www.communigate.co.uk/oxford/oag
By: - 17th December 2004 at 23:24 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
oagvery tasty shame I won't be able to getthere to see her in the flesh(or in this case fabric)Here is a picture of 'TA' sunning herself at her home base (Tollerton).
By: - 18th December 2004 at 09:48 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Pretty, pretty aircraft!
Lovely. :)
Moggy
By: - 18th December 2004 at 14:21 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Does a Maule count as a classic? I know post-M4 the looks went but ...
By: - 22nd December 2004 at 17:19 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Hi guys,
just a quickie to re-affirm the members-only situation at the first two VAC events in 2005 are NOT of VAC's own doing...it is a condition of use of the venue airfield that only VAC members may attend...let's hope we can welcome others again in future,but in the meantime please bear with us,thank you
By: - 16th January 2005 at 10:30 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
WELL....the first fly-in was held yesterday at Bicester.
Despite nearly 70 aircraft announcing their intention to visit the low,450ft,cloud-base prevented any visiting movements.Only based Gemini and motor-glider flew all-day....better luck in February
colin
vintage aircraft club(www.vac.flyer.co.uk)
oxfordshire aviation group(www.communigate.co.uk/oxford/oag)
By: - 16th January 2005 at 15:43 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I was disappointed not to be able to make it, especially as I spent Friday evening giving the Auster a bit of a wash and brush up!
Still at least on Saturday morning whilst waiting for the weather to clear I managed to knock out a few odd jobs on the aircraft, so not a total waste of time.
Fingers crossed for the next one :rolleyes:
By: - 16th January 2005 at 17:27 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Joe,
great shame the day turned out the way it did...but such is life
look forward to Feb 13th
colin
oxfordshire aviation group
www.communigate.co.uk/oxford/oag
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By: Arm Waver - 26th November 2004 at 10:17
Please note these events will NOT be at Turweston.
This decision has been taken in association with the management at Turweston.
These events will be held at a new venue but due to the nature of the venue they are restricted to VAC members only - even by road I'm afraid - membership validity will be checked.
There may be non-members allowed but only if aircraft deemed to be suitably Vintage or Classic.
These events will be STRICTLY PPR - even to members - Radio and Non-Radio will be allowed.