Filton Fly-in - Saturday 21st April 2012

by **Filton Flyer** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:45 pm

As most of you know, Bristol Filton is closing in December 2012, but here is a chance to fly-in later this month on a Saturday (normally the airfield is only open Monday to Fridays). Details at:-

http://www.bristolfilton.co.uk/news/FIL ... FLY_IN.php

by **Iceman** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 5:48 pm

I'm certainly interested, but can't get through to either of the given numbers today (Saturday 6th April). Are they weekday-only numbers ?

Iceman

by **Filton Flyer** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 6:05 pm

Iceman - Yes, Filton is only open Monday to Friday, so it will be Tuesday now before anybody answers.

PPR is required in advance for the fly-in, as detailed on the Bristol Filton Airport website.

by **Ridders** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 10:52 pm

Theres a few of us from our airfield planning on flying across to this (weather permitting, its not looking that promising

).
Booked in for Mid Day to take advantage of the BBQ. Maybee see some others there.

by **Iceman** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 10:53 pm

I should be there.

Iceman

by **GrahamB** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 12:40 am

11:00 slot for me; a nice chap from the tower rang today with my PPR number.

by **jollyrog** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:01 am

1200 slot, got my PPR number yesterday.

by **Grumpy One** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:19 am

Busy getting memsahib ironing my Flyer Lanyard -

Slot time - at the crack of sparrows - a yawn making - 10:30hrs (Brissle Time) At least my burgers will still be hot. :pig:

by **AFKAE** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:39 am

Just tried.
Fully booked with 12 on the waiting list.

by **jollyrog** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:02 pm

Fully booked with 12 on the waiting list

Ring them back... there will be so many weather cancellations tomorrow, they need all they can get.

by **Bloomer** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 3:36 pm

Woop, the Steriod is back in the air!!

Minus her transponder - its been removed completely until replaced.

. I would like to attend this so will have to speak nicely to them to see if they will allow me in without a transponder, that is if they have slots. :drunken:

by **Filton Flyer** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:54 pm

As mentioned earlier, all slots are now taken.

Unfortunately the forecast is not good, but hopefully many of the aircraft booked in will be able to make it.

Please ensure you read the information published on the airfield website before setting off:-

http://www.bristolfilton.co.uk/news/FIL ... FLY_IN.php

We look forward to seeing many visitors at Filton tomorrow!

by **davejnr** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:34 pm

I phoned about 10 days ago. Never received a call back. I'm guessing my PPR request was not accepted.

by **jollyrog** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 4:48 pm

There was more cake than you could imagine.

Free landings, free bus, free food, free coffee and free cake. Happy staff and brilliant ATC.

Thank you all the people at Filton for a great day out.

by **GrahamB** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 4:59 pm

Hear Hear!

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