STRUT NEWS The Newsletter of the Devon Strut of the Popular Flying Association. July 2004.

CO-ORDINATOR’S COMMENTS by Chris Howell

Noise, Noise, Noise! Aeroplanes make a lot of noise, you know! I beg to disagree. Sunday at home, warm sunny summer’s day in the garden. Problem, Bob the Builder lives next door and he is working hard to impress his new live-in girlfriend. 8.30am and he’s stripped to the waist sorting out some small trees with his chain saw. Then out comes the shredder to mince up all the twigs, then the motorised blower to tidy up. Out comes the Flymo followed by the strimmer, nice two- stroke hedge trimmer & then the shredder again. Late in the afternoon, out comes the barbecue, party animals and the nice music that goes with it! So from 8.30am to darkness we have endured noise! How long does it take for an aircraft to pass? -two or three minutes maximum, so tell me about noise. How dare we enjoy ourselves in aircraft!

Wind! Not the hot air type that rolls off tongues. Turbulent, breezy stuff that makes take off and landings rather more buttock-clenching than necessary. We took off from Bodmin a while back and they gave 20kts gusting 25kts. True, the ride back to Branscombe was bumpy and the ground speed on the old GPS was showing 108kts, which is fair licking along for an aircraft with a little 65hp Continental. Chatting to Exeter on the way past they gave 15kts gusting 20kts. “Yo, ho!” I thought, “This will make for an interesting landing, being somewhat across the runway!”. Believe it or not, we caressed the turf in a very polite manner and taxied back to the hangar for a much needed cup of tea! Wind again was a challenge to me at Farway and yet again for the Manstage party. Maybe it’s me but this season turbulent wind has made quite an impact. I am not overly happy with it but if it carries on I will have to get used to it! I always found getting to grip with summer haze quite a challenge but this year we appear to have suffered less of that horrible stuff!

The strut membership continues to grow, both in numbers and construction activity despite struggling with “Engineering”. It seems that it may well be easier to speak to Nelson Mandela than the mechanical men at HQ, one example being Mike King’s continuing attempts to get clearance to build a new wing for the Branscombe Turbulent. The Aeronca Club UK is undertaking preparation for their fly-out to Ireland. However, permission needs to be acquired for entry of PFA types and the usual plethora of other paperwork. To make this easier, we are formulating details for flight plans and information for trips to non-EU countries which we hope to make available on the strut website. Watch this space…and see you on Lundy!

DEVON STRUT CONTACTS Our website:- www.devonstrut.co.uk

Co-ordinator Treasurer and Membership Secretary Chris Howell John Mansell 4 Home Field Cottages 16, Cerdic Close, Sherford Chard, TA20 1NR TQ7 2AT 01460 62563 01548 531923 [email protected] [email protected]

N.C. Representative Newsletter Editor Jim Gale Mike Mold Tanglewood, Shobrooke 38 Catalina Close Crediton EX17 1AG Dunkeswell 01363 773767 Honiton EX14 4QD 01404-891587 (M) 07767-233581 [email protected] [email protected]

Book & Video Librarian Safety officer Dave Silsbury Steve Robson 1 The Coppice 14, Pencross View Ivybridge PL21 9TR Hemyock, EX15 3XH 01752 690358 01823 680784 [email protected] [email protected]

TRURO FLY-IN - Sunday 30 May by Derek Boyce

Bank Holidays and good weather don’t really go together, so only twenty aircraft flew into Truro, including a few fly-pasts by a Royal Naval Sea King from Culdrose. I was once again flying into new territory, having only previously flown east from Bodmin, so took the opportunity to have a good look around the area before landing at Truro. Five other aircraft also made the journey from Bodmin, including the Aeroncas of John Kempton and Terry Wilson and the Jabiru of “Jabiru Geoff” Dalton.

Other Strut members flying in, included John Crabb, with his prize winning Jodel D117. John received a trophy as runner up in the Best Jodel class at the Great Vintage Flying Weekend. (Belated congratulations - Ed) I believe he gave the winning Jodel’s tyres a good kick afterwards! Having been bounced around the sky on his way down from Dunkeswell, John was looking to sign the “Hero’s Book” for his endeavours to get to Truro. Also braving the elements was Trevor Reed flying his Jungmann from Watchford Farm. It was so cold at Truro that he had to put more clothing on than he flew down in!

SAGE brought our gallant leader down from Branscombe, with Richard Plowman riding shotgun, Mark Keith-Hill flew down from Plymouth in a Cessna 152 and Dave Silsbury arrived with Ray Trute in the Bird Dog. Other visitors included a Luscombe Silvaire from White Waltham, a Jodel D150 from Garston Farm and the Scillies-based Jodel D120 and Cessna 172.

Thanks once again go to Martin Pengelly and Josh Sinnett for marshalling the aircraft and to Graham Barall for kindly hosting the event at Truro.

Trevor (what cones?) Reed John (pot winner) Crabb

Postscript. Dear Chris According to the forecast, we were expecting light winds and fine weather for the journey down. They predicted occasional showers clearing up later. It turned out we were lucky to get out from White Waltham because it was clagged in for much of the day, with rain and drizzle as well. On the way down the wind was against us, and every 40 miles or so there was a bank of black clouds blocking our way. We had intended to route along the south coast. We had to make lots of detours to find a way through. On the way home we took a more northerly route and had a clear run nearly all the way. There were still plenty of black rain clouds about though, and it looked as though the south coast, all the way from Bournemouth to Plymouth, had rain all day.

I (or we) hope to be down again this summer. Lundy, in particular, is high on my list. Thanks for your offer of help. It would be nice to stay overnight. Hope to see you again soon. Best regards, Robin James (Luscombe 8E)

BOLT HEAD D-DAY FLY-IN, 6th June by John & Trish Kempton

We awoke at 6.30hrs.to dense sea fog covering the airfield and surrounding areas, but by 7.30 it had cleared to a beautiful morning. Chris Howell had arranged for a local catering van to attend which arrived at 8.00. Clyde (the caterer) and his partner had put posters in the local pubs and on public notice boards, about the fly-in on D-Day at the ex- RAF Bolt Head Airfield and it was not long before we had a large crowd arriving, but no aircraft except for our Aeronca Super Chief and John Cuming’s Cessna 182!

Thanks to a friend of mine and his Motorcycle Kickstart Club, a number of vintage wartime motorbikes arrived to give the visitors something to see. They were well worth viewing as the condition of them was quite unbelievable. They were later followed by some very interesting pre 60’s cars in excellent condition. We knew the day was going to be busy as by 8.30 a.m. the ‘phones were red hot! First to fly in was Mark Keith–Hill in his Cessna from Plymouth. After about an hour the skies started to fill with aircraft joining the circuit and landing on runway ll. Fortunately, our indispensable marshals Martin Pengelly and Josh Sinnet, had come early and worked out a system for parking the planes in the slightly awkwardly shaped field behind the Nuclear Bunker. With their skill and abounding energy they ushered in 63 planes during the day! They finished the day totally exhausted – it was so hot, too. A huge “thank you” to them both – it would have been totally impossible without them.

Unfortunately, we did not have Derek Boyce, our Strut photographer, as he was on holiday & he was greatly missed. It was good to see Chris Howell, our Co-ordinator, with his family, enjoying the event as a participant for a change. His lovely daughter, Esther, in his arms, spotting aircraft (at two years old!) in training (or being indoctrinated) as navigator and co-pilot for his Luscombe G-SAGE.

We had a good feedback from the public who were delighted that something was free for a change and they could see the planes at such close quarters. The planes stayed for a long time, which was an indication that everybody enjoyed themselves in this lovely part of , some taking the opportunity of a walk along the cliffs and one couple went all the way to Hope Cove. And Clyde’s catering proved a great success with long queues waiting to buy and enjoy food and drinks throughout the afternoon.

Thanks goes to Alan Crutcher and Reg McComish for taking the owners of Sun Park Caravans (who let their site’s loos be used), for a flight – they thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

David Cottingham’s Rearwin Skyranger 2 visiting RVs overlooking the Kingsbridge estuary

The Fly-In was a resounding success with both the public and flying visitors and we were able to raise £l65.25 for the Cancer Research and £75 for Redfern Health Centre at . The sad thing was that our club member and good friend Chris Millward had died only a few days before and had it not been for him encouraging his friends, the Squire family, to keep the airstrip going at Bolt Head, we would not be flying from it. He would certainly have been thrilled to have seen so many aircraft attend the venue. We have, on behalf of the Devon Strut, thanked the Squires for letting us hold the fly-in on their strip and keeping it in such good condition.

Postscript. Dear Chris Just wanted to say thanks to the Devon Strut for another great fly-in - my first to Bolt Head. I am a 'visitor' based at a private strip near Bristol, flying the red and green Rans S6 G-BZYL (microlight spec. - Jabiru engine). We were surprised and delighted by the public interest - it took us 15 minutes to get away from the aircraft, answering questions from a range of folk (a 747 captain, a chap who was based at the bunker years ago, sailors, families with interested kids....). An excellent public relations exercise by the Strut. Took your email address from the web - please pass on comments to whom you think fit. Thanks for fixing the weather too! Hope you got all those aircraft off safely - we left at 13:30. - Jim Harris

______FARWAY COMMON FLY-IN – Sat 12 & Sun 13 June by Derek Boyce

On the Saturday I flew into Farway for the first time. Conditions were a little bumpy and I successfully avoided the telephone wires on the approach to runway 28. The wind blowing around the trees then created some interesting effects just prior to touchdown. If my arrival was not as elegant as I would have liked, I later learnt that everyone else was having the same problem, the saving grace being that it was out of view!

On arrival I found that Terry Case had prepared the strip to his usual high standards and the Havers family were busy preparing to feed everyone. No doubt it was the conditions on the Saturday that kept the visiting aircraft down to 32. In addition to those flying in, Roy Young trailered in his nearly finished Tri-gear Europa fuselage for us all to admire. Several strut members flew in, including Michael Barrett with his recently completed Technam Echo from Eaglescott. Paul Aston arrived from Halwell with a student on a navigation exercise with the Pegasus CT, whilst late arrivals, after a hard day’s gliding at North Hill, included Barbara and Mike Fairclough flying their Watchford Farm-based Super Cub.

Other Saturday, arrivals included a Thorpe T.18 from Popham, a Turbulent from Draycott Farm and examples of both the taildragger and tricycle undercarriage versions of the Glastar.

Michael Barrett’s recently completed Technam Roy Young’s Europa

Graham & Shirley Hammond’s Jabiru from Kent Glastar G-GERY

If I were awarding a prize for the best aircraft flying in, it would have to go to Charlie & Anna Huke’s Tipsy Trainer from Dinton, one of three built during 1947-8 in Buckinghamshire. The fly- in became international when a Stuttgart-based Grob 109 motor glider arrived whilst on a tour of the UK. Other interesting visitors included a Sipa 903 from the Isle of White, a Minicab and Barry Plumb’s Jabiru-powered Plumb Biplane, both from Hinton-in-the-Hedges and Graham & Shirley Hammond in their Jabiru en-route from Kent to Perranporth.

Charlie & Anna Huke departing in their Tipsy Trainer Farway Picnickers

Vans aircraft were represented by a RV6 and RV8. Vintage types included Cliff Lovell’s immaculate & highly polished Luscombe Silvaire from Chilbolton and a pair of J3 Cubs; Nigel Hitchman’s from Garston Farm and G-POOH from Upper Harford.

Thanks go to Terry Case for allowing us to hold the event at his strip and for maintaining it to a very high standard. Thanks to John Havers for co-ordinating the event and carrying out various duties during the weekend. Thanks also to the catering team comprising of Betty Havers, her daughter Sue and partner Ken, ably assisted by Pam and Cheryl who did an excellent job feeding everyone over the weekend. Trevor Reed expertly manned the radio on Sunday morning and Martin Pengelly and Josh Sinnett did their usual excellent marshalling of the aircraft. Thanks to Richard Reeves who flew Martin in his Technam Echo and to Graham Hawkins from the Wessex Strut who flew Josh in his Kitfox ‘FOXC. An excellent weekend; 101 aircraft over the two days and the proceeds from the catering and landing fee donations raised £600 for the Sidmouth Hospice.

Postscript. Hi Chris, I’m so glad it turned out as it did. It made me forget all the hard work I’d put in to get the strip ready and keep it like that and the worry that it might be a washout. You see, it’s as much a pleasure for me for it to be successful as it is for all those who came and enjoyed it. As for John and Betty and their team - well, they where wonderful & it wouldn’t have been the same without there efforts. They deserve a medal or something in recognition. It was really too much for Sue and Ken to work on the barbeque the whole time and if we should be so lucky to have their help in August we must find a couple to take over, say at noon or there-abouts. One thing I think might help the strut’s public image would be a mention in the press (e.g. Sidmouth Herald) of the fly-in attended by 71 aircraft whose pilots were mostly members of the PFA. You could enlarge on what the PFA is about and the various types of aircraft owned, homebuilts, antiques, replicas etc., and the raising of £600.00 for the Sidmouth Hospice. All the best, Terry (This suggested PR initiative is one to consider ahead of the August event – ed)

Hi Chris, Just a note to say thanks for last weekend, another excellent fly in by the Devon Strut. It was good to see you and catch up. See you again soon! Chris Bates (Kitfox Owners’ Club)

ALDERNEY FLY-IN, 11 – 13th June. by Mike King

Joe Thomas kindly invited me to accompany him on this trip in his C150 Texan Taildragger N7474A. We were to fly to Hamilton Farm in Kent, which is his son's home. We were concerned about AIP SUP 45/04 which was the restrictions imposed for the Anniversary of the Normandy landings. Fortunately these were withdrawn by Wednesday 9th June and there were only the normal danger areas and control zones to worry about.

We left Branscombe at 16.20 hrs, having been told that the cloud base in Kent was about 1000 ft but improving. With a strong tailwind component, we covered the ground at around 125 knots, arriving at Hamilton Farm at 17.45 hrs. Joe said it was the best time he had ever made. The following morning we were at the strip for 08.30 hrs BST, fueling up and filing flight plans, eventually taking off at 09.20 hrs Z, Joe and I in N7374A with Richard and Mark in Richard’s Luscombe G-AJAP. After coasting out, by about mid channel we could see that the French coast was somewhat cloudy. Indeed, the nearer we got the more obvious it became. Calais was under about 4/8 cloud but to the west there was sea fog and low cloud. Our destination was Deuville, which we heard was closed but Le Touquet was open - just. We opted for Le Touquet and made it under a base of about 400 feet, together with a number of others who were scampering for safety on the ground.

We met up with Steve Solley, who with his friend John, was en-route to Alderney from Clipgate in his Jodel D112 G-BIEO. Having introduced ourselves and chatted for a while we decided to have lunch in the airport restaurant. Great food and more chat but still no clear idea of what weather there was to the west. Le Touquet's Met said it would be safe to leave at around 15.30 hrs Z but we decided to go earlier, taking off around 14.20 hrs Z.

The trip to Deuville is quite interesting (as Northern France goes), and we reached Deuville at 16.10 hrs Z. A quick refuel and file another flight plan for Alderney, taking off at 17.00 hrs Z. We flew over the Normandy beaches, having good views of the Mulberry Harbour remains and Omaha beach. We arrived Alderney at 18.50 hrs Z and, whilst signing in, we were asked for £16 each, which we later found to be the price of a buffet meal and disco. Our view of this was not really repeatable although the food was "OK". Our digs were also OK but seemed more in keeping with the 1950's and we woke early and had to wait till 08.00 for our fried breakfast. Then off to the cycle shop to hire mountain bikes for the day but on the way I needed to buy a pair of trousers since the zip on my old pair had passed it's sell-by date (most embarrassing, walking around with your flies open; drafty too!)

We spent most of Saturday cycling around the island, seeing the German gun emplacements, John Arlot (the cricket commentator)’s home and The Hammond Memorial to the murdered POW's. We stopped at Londis bay for a rest and met up again with Richard and Mark who, being a little younger, had taken in a lot more than Joe and I. We had arranged to meet Steve and John at the harbour-side pub for pre-dinner drinks. They turned up at the same time as Brian Hope and others. In all, there were about 18 of us who went to the restaurant, cheating on the fly-in. We all then moved to Bumps Restaurant for dinner - what a good decision that was! We had all decided that £19 for the fly-in barbecue was a little over the top. On arriving back at our digs, the owners were having a party to celebrate the wife losing a by-election. The party went on till about 4 in the morning with drunken, out-of-tune voices trying to match a Karaoke machine.

Sunday morning dawned bright and clear but with a cold easterly blowing. Our departure slot was for 10.30 local and we actually got away at 10.31, arriving in Deuville at 1300 hrs French time. Nothing happens in France between 1200 and 1400 other than food and drink, so we had food but no booze. It got rather messy trying to get out of Deuville so I’m not too sure of our actual T/O time but we made it to Hamilton Farm at around 17.00 BST. A quick refuel and then Joe and I bade farewell to Richard and Mark, arriving back at Branscombe just after 19.00 hrs. We were met by Chris and his family and were offered a very nice cup of tea!

For my part, I did enjoy all the flying but I thought that the Alderney Flying Club charged too high a price for the functions and would say it is highly unlikely that I would wish to go again. I believe they had around 60 visitors this year. Joe received a call a few days after our return to say he had won the prize for the Best Taildragger. Well done, Joe! ______

EGGESFORD FLY-IN – Saturday 19 June by Derek Boyce

The cloud formations were making the air very active on the way up to Eggesford from Bodmin. I took the opportunity to have a look around Exmoor, as the only times I have been that way before was on my navigation cross-countries and on the skills test, when you are not really thinking about the view! The flight along the coast from Ilfracombe to Porlock was particularly spectacular, the sky was clear so the air was smooth, which resulted in a much-needed respite from being shaken and stirred!

Nigel warned there was a crosswind at Eggesford and I was not disappointed when I got there! It’s funny how the wind always changes direction and blows straight down the runway after you have landed. There was a good turnout of Strut members amongst the 40 or so visiting aircraft, including John Pote from Eaglescott in the Chipmunk G-BXGP / WZ882, Chris de Verenne with his Bolkow Monsun G-AZVB from Dunkeswell and David Rhys from Exeter in the Rockwell Commander 112 G-BDLJ.

A detachment of the Watchford Air Force arrived in formation comprising of Les Dray and Steve Robson with their Condors, Mike Mold in his Jodel D9 and Chris Pidler in the Nipper.

Sandra and Terry Wilson flew up from Bodmin in the Aeronca Chief ‘IVOR and decided to brave the elements and camp overnight, well it was nearly midsummer after all! It seems you cannot have a fly-in these days without at least one EV97 Eurostar turning up. This time there were three including John Holden, from a strip near RAF Lyneham, who turns up for most of our events. They were however outnumbered by the Rans S6 with 5 of the type present, which is inevitable as there are said to be more Rans S6s on the UK register than Cessna 150s. Another popular type were the various Cubs present, including Howard Cox’s Super Cub from Sheepwash, Dermot Richardson and Tony Lush with the Cub Cruiser from Exeter, the L4 Cub in RAF markings from Old Sarum and the immaculate G-POOH, a J3 owned by a very small bear.

With the wind now blowing down the runway the trusty Cessna 152 went up like a lift on take off. The air was even livelier on the trip back to Bodmin, and for a change, I was rather glad to get back down on the ground. Many thanks go to Nigel Skinner and everyone at Eggesford for making it a very enjoyable day. Thanks to Martin Pengelly and Josh Sinnett for marshalling the aircraft. Finally, thanks to Jackie Skinner and her team of helpers for once again putting on an excellent lunch.

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CHASING THE MORNING SUN – UPDATE

In December 2003 December we had an interesting talk from Manuel Quieroz telling us about his planned solo flight eastwards around the world in his Vans RV6. The size of the task was not lost on the audience that night and not surprisingly he’s had to rethink the timescale of project. Here’s an e.mail he’s circulated to the struts to whom he’d spoken.

“The good news is that plans are definitely moving in the right direction and the whole project is very much still on! However, for the many of you who I know are still waiting for news of my departure date, this has been somewhat delayed by a large number of factors too numerous to go into here. Also I have vastly underestimated the sheer enormity of the work involved in preparing the aeroplane and myself for such an undertaking but I am learning fast! A lot of this is because I have chosen to do the vast majority of the work myself (albeit with a little help from my friends of course, to whom I am eternally grateful for their continued support) at the same time as continuing to run my business. So, in order to avoid the pressure of self-imposed arbitrary deadlines, I have decided that I will set a date to leave when I am fully prepared.

In the meantime, I would like to thank you all for your continued support and I will keep you updated on progress. You can also visit www.chasingthemorningsun.com for updates as well as a full list of sponsors and supporters. – Manuel “ ______

MEMBERS’ NEWS

Chris Milward RIP Many of you will have known Chris Millward from Salcombe. Sadly, Chris died on June 1st after a brave fight against cancer. He’d been a Strut member for many years and owned a Cessna 152 based at Bolt Head, having (as John Kempton mentioned in his fly-in report) been an enthusiastic supported of the redevelopment of Bolt Head. I'm sure all our thoughts are with Chris’s widow at this time. (Ernie Hoblyn)

Congratulations to Jon Pote, MBE Following Paul Dowell’s illustrious career as a helicopter winch-man at RAF Valley we now learn of another strut member’s military career being recognized! Read on…

Dear Chris Thanks for your email - I had hoped to take the Chipmunk into Halwell, but didn't like the weather between Eaglescott and Halwell, and when I saw the limp windsock and down-slope at Halwell, I gave a sigh of relief - but at least I have now seen the strip, and hope to get in there next year. I'm hoping to go to Manstage, by wing or wheel, though I'm in London on Fri/Sat - collecting an MBE...... The citation should read "for a life dedicated to as much free flying as possible" but actually goes on about SAR and Aeromed Evac work. Lundy is a high priority - here's hoping for suitable weather.

Thanks for organising the Fly-ins - looking through PFA and other Event lists, I feel proud and lucky to be in the Devon Strut. Cheers Jon

Cheers, indeed! Jon’s comments about Halwell were echoed by Chris Pidler who had to wait until the storms had cleared before being able to return to Watchford. Because the event was so badly affected by the weather we’re hoping to re-convene there on 4th September, details to be confirmed. According to another well-informed Nipper driver, this will give Keith Wingate a little longer to practise aeros in his Nipper before doing them in front of a crowd again!!

New projects. Visitors to the recent Farway & Eggesford fly-ins could not have missed the visiting Eurostars and you’d be forgiven for thinking that they belonged to Nigel & Robert Nicholson, such was their interest. Having been impressed by the build quality, cockpit space, visibility and performance, this enthusiasm has now been translated into reality with the brothers having a check ride and placing an order for a group-A quick-build kit with Cosmik Aviation. They’ll provide a write-up when they have some progress to report.

Other new projects that we look forward to hearing more about are John Flisher’s Banbi and Gordon Morris’s Falco!

John Flisher’s Banbi ULC Keith Wingate’s Taylor Titch

2 First Flights Approaching Keith Wingate & Terry Wilson are both anticipating imminent visits from Francis Donaldson to inspect their aircraft at Dunkeswell, ahead of their respective first flights. Keith’s Taylor Titch G- MOLE is already assembled in the Somerset Microlights’ hangar and Terry’s Pietenpol Aircamper G-CCKR is ready to be trailered there. Both a/c are powered by 0-200’s but represent different extremes of performance but with the same fun-factor! Good luck, guys!

Welcome to New Members Maurice Bush, 103 Fernway, Ilfracombe, EX34 8JS Tel. 01271-864702 Maurice flies a Mainair Blade G-BZEL flexwing from Bellevue.

Mrs. Pat Webb of Lowton Farm, Taunton, [email protected]. Pat has a PPL A & owns an Ikarus C42 G-OULA.

Robert Nicholson, 2 Meadow Close, Clyst St Mary, Exeter. [email protected] With brother Nigel, Robert has ordered a Eurostar kit & hopes to have it flying for our Watchford event in September!

Richard Turton, Cotliss, Devon Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8HQ. [email protected]. ______

EVENTS (N.B. All pilots and aircraft must carry a minimum £500,000 Third Party Liability Insurance when attending Devon Strut Fly In's in order to comply with the PFA Requirements)

DATE AIRFIELD CONTACT NUMBER 4th July Lundy 01752-338344 or 07779-416564 9 – 11th July Kemble PFA Rally (see below) 18th July Taw Mill 01837-82502 or 07770-325124 25th July Branscombe 01297-680259 or 07710-190637 1st August Treborough Nr Wivesliscombe, Exmoor (see below) 8th Aug Roserrow 01647-277460 or 07970-251386 13-15th Aug Schaffen-Diest Belgian Old-timers Fly-In (seePF) 21st/22nd Aug Farway 01395-597535 4th Sept Bellevue 01805-623113 or 07971-278984 12th Sept Watchford 01823-601268 or 07779-143439

PFA Rally 9 –11th July Details of the rally are in the latest issue of PF and the arrival & departure procedures have been published in the Rally AIC. This is available as a downloadable file from the PFA website http://www.pfa-rally.com/ together with details of the site layout, exhibitors list, accommodation details etc. Printed copies of the AIC are available in limited numbers from PFA HQ at Turweston but given the HQ Staff’s pre-rally workload, the Strut will supply copies to any members who do not have access to the internet. (Contact Mike Mold - see strut contact details above)

Fish Meadow, Upton upon Severn, Gloucestershire – July 10th and 11th Vintage Cars, Motorcycles, Models and Aircraft will be on show at Fish Meadow, 15 minutes flying time from Kemble. This event coincides with the PFA Rally but might be a place to visit for those who don’t want to spend all weekend at Kemble. Fish Meadow is not normally available to fly into but has a history of being an airfield since the 1920's. Contact David Cotton 01684-592780 http://www.wingsandwheels.org

Treborough Fly-In, 1st August This strip is located 2nm NE of Wimbleball Lake on Exmoor. The event is to be a joint fly-in with Devon School of Flying from Dunkeswell. Details to be confirmed. ______

FOR SALE

Garmin 295. Colour display, HSI & Full moving Map. Jeppesen Database & update certificate. PC & Cigar-lighter cable, antenna & Yoke-Mount, all included. New Price £754, My Price £450. John Cuming Tel. 01548 842157.

Jodel D112 Wassmer built 1963, 440 hrs. since total restoration, new Evra prop., Icom plus intercom, hangared Watchford Farm, to be sold with new permit. Tel: John 01460-62563 or email [email protected].