Anybody fancy an overnight on Bute?

[Monocock]

As and when a decent weather slot appears in the next few weeks, does anybody fancy a small gathering at Bute? The plan would be to arrive at the strip mid afternoon, pitch tents on the beach 500 yards away and visit the pub (walking distance from the beach) for a few sherberts and some food in the evening.

If nobody wants to go, I'll go alone and be Billy-No-Mates.

Should be a nice trip out if we pick the weather carefully.

[ak7274]

I'm hoping to fly up to Glenforsa/Plockton midweek 6th/7th/8th June.

Bute would fit in very nicely, as would falling down water.

Any use?

Alan

[Monocock]

Hi there

Sounds good. If the weather looks do-able that timing suits me. I'm keen to leave it flexible with the weather and to pounce when a nice juicy high pressure appears.

Let's keep an eye on it.

[ak7274]

Good plan.

[Bloomer]

Sounds good. Would need to fall on a weekend for me and if I have any flying tokens left after Koblenz begin June and then the Alps end of June. . But yes, this sounds just like my cuppa tea. . I am sure I can get one or two more to join this; "high" depending.

[Monocock]

Good stuff.

I'd rather not commit a date (as it will almost certainly be doomed by rain and low cloud) so will PM any interested parties as and when a suitable high pressure swoops across.

[Monocock]

ak /Bloomer,

I've seen a weather slot this week so am going for it on Tuesday; back Weds.

If you're able to, come along. If not, let me know when you're heading up and I might come along for a second outing

[Bloomer]

ak /Bloomer,

I've seen a weather slot this week so am going for it on Tuesday; back Weds.

If you're able to, come along. If not, let me know when you're heading up and I might come along for a second outing

Wilco. Sadly, week days are rarely good for me without lots of warning. However, you have sown the seed in my little brain and I have popped it on my list of "to do before I quit". Thank you.

Hope you have a good trip and you post a few pictures or even a trip report.

[ak7274]

Same goes for me too. I have the midweek spare 6th/7th and 8th of June, so that's my only availablity at the moment.

Have a good time though.

[Rob L]

By the time you've got the weather to get to Bute you might as well go a little bit further and see the whole of Scotland in all its glory. It's a wonderful place to fly.

We flew over Bute on the way home from this Taylorcraft Scotland trip, and we felt we were close to home (Midlands!)by the time we were there.

Have a good flight.

Mono: You were supposed to have changed your..er..handle. And I don't know any evil twins, I assure you.

[Monocock]

That's Gerard's island in the background. Look closely and you can see the earth moving....

[Bloomer]

That's Gerard's island in the background. Look closely and you can see the earth moving....

Bloody marvelous!

[Neil MacG]

Hi Mono,

One of these days I will venture further north than Sandtoft!

As a matter of interest what route did you take?

Neil

[Monocock]

Hi Neil

Newbury
VFR transit through Brize via Northleach
Evesham
Kidderminster
Crewe
Manch corridor
Blackburn
Lancaster
Windermere
Kirkbride
Lockerbie
Kilmarnock
Bute

This morning it was Bute to Strathaven and then pretty much the same route back.

Just got back in from putting the transport back in her hangar. A great trip and met some lovely people.

749 miles in total with an averge speed of 100 mph and 104 litres of fuel (14 lph). Total fuel cost was £147.

Want some more pics?

[Bloomer]

Hi Neil

749 miles in total with an averge speed of 100 mph and 104 litres of fuel (14 lph). Total fuel cost was £147.

Want some more pics?

Yes please, more pictures please.

When I grow up I want an aircraft like yours. Pretty and frugal. 14lph. Baaaa. The 235 is 44lph at 118-120kts and anything up to 60lph depending on what cruise speed I want. My pocket would soooooo much prefer the 14lph.