Sat May 27, 2017 2:57 pm
#1537292
Familiar to many, we thought a cycle along the sea front and a dip in the sea at Brighton might pass the day well, landing at Art Deco Shoreham and cycling in. Stiff south east wind so phoned ahead to check I could use grass into wind (mono europa), no problem. A slightly bumpy but uneventful flight mostly at 2300ft. Not sure why 13 wasnt available but managed on 06, ATC pleasant. Lovely airfield and building. Cycled to the left out of the building and under the bridge through some construction works, followed the A259 east. A dedicated cycle path goes towards the sea at Shoreham Port and thereafter parallel to the beach. Stoped at 'The View' for a drink and some lunch before continuing to the pier. The place was buzzing, lots of activity. Returned to the same spot later to sit and to swim. Landing fee/parking at Shoreham a bit steep at £27 but in this case worth it for a day out (cheaper before 10:30 if sub 700kg 50 ltrs uploaded - which is a bit bizare as most sub 700kg planes can only take about 50ltrs!). Departed after 17:00.
Image2 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
Image3 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
Cycle path
DSC00128 (1) by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
Approach to 06
DSC00130 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
Out with the Bromptons
DSC00135 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC00137 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
Airport resturant
DSC00138 (1) by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
Can only be the 'Mods' at Brighton
DSC00139 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
Shoreham
DSC00141 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC00147 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC00144 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC00148 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
The good life
DSC00154 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
Author
DSC00155 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
Promenade
DSC00157 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC00159 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC00162 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
Viewing tower BA 360
DSC00173 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC00179 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
And a swim - end of May, quite a few in, water about 14 deg C.
Image2 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
Image3 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
Cycle path
DSC00128 (1) by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
Approach to 06
DSC00130 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
Out with the Bromptons
DSC00135 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC00137 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
Airport resturant
DSC00138 (1) by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
Can only be the 'Mods' at Brighton
DSC00139 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
Shoreham
DSC00141 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC00147 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC00144 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC00148 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
The good life
DSC00154 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
Author
DSC00155 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
Promenade
DSC00157 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC00159 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC00162 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
Viewing tower BA 360
DSC00173 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
DSC00179 by Graeme Bird, on Flickr
And a swim - end of May, quite a few in, water about 14 deg C.