---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 05/04/13: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:16 AM - Re: Popham Microlight Fair (UK) (Fred Klein) 2. 03:25 PM - Re: Popham Microlight Fair (UK) (nigel_graham@m-tecque.co.uk) 3. 11:09 PM - Re: Popham Microlight Fair (UK) (Steven Pitt) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:16:26 AM PST US From: Fred Klein Subject: Re: Europa-List: Popham Microlight Fair (UK) On May 3, 2013, at 10:43 PM, nigel_graham@m-tecque.co.uk wrote: > Just a reminder to UK flyers that the Microlight Fair takes place this > weekend at Popham Airfield (EGHP). > The weather does not look too bad for a change. Popham Procedures below > to save you looking them up. > > http://www.popham-airfield.co.uk/Microlight%20Trade%20Fair%20Procedures.pd f Nigel, After reading the Popham Procedures (charming!) and having a peek via Google Earth, I'm tempted to put a visit on my schedule for next year if the event attracts a goodly number of UK Europas. The current Google Earth photo shows many aircraft on tie-downs...is this an indication of the number of planes based at Popham, or was the photo taken during an event? Fred do not archive ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:25:57 PM PST US From: "nigel_graham@m-tecque.co.uk" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Popham Microlight Fair (UK) Hi Fred, I too thought those "procedures" were rather gracelessly worded. It's a curious way of welcoming visitors, and totally out of character with an airfield that enjoys a friendly atmosphere and hosts numerous well-attended events each year. I think it was strongly worded to make an impression on the flex-wing boys that have a bit of a reputation for joining in the style of Dick Turpin, and leaving with the enthusiasm of a bunch of five-year-olds at going-home time! With regards to that Google Earthe picture, I've just looked at it and can confirm that those aircraft numbers represent the residents (including the Antanov AN2). On a fly-in day, that number can over double with aircraft parking down both sides of 03/21. The Europa Club AGM a couple of years back boasted about 34 Europas (someone will correct me if that is wrong) in a line It looked impressive from the air. Nigel On 04/05/2013 16:15, Fred Klein wrote: > > On May 3, 2013, at 10:43 PM, nigel_graham@m-tecque.co.uk > wrote: > >> Just a reminder to UK flyers that the Microlight Fair takes place this >> weekend at Popham Airfield (EGHP). >> The weather does not look too bad for a change. Popham Procedures below >> to save you looking them up. >> >> http://www.popham-airfield.co.uk/Microlight%20Trade%20Fair%20Procedures.pdf > > Nigel, > > After reading the Popham Procedures (charming!) and having a peek via > Google Earth, I'm tempted to put a visit on my schedule for next year > if the event attracts a goodly number of UK Europas. > > The current Google Earth photo shows many aircraft on tie-downs...is > this an indication of the number of planes based at Popham, or was the > photo taken during an event? > > Fred > > do not archive > > * > > > * ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 11:09:15 PM PST US From: "Steven Pitt" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Popham Microlight Fair (UK) Over 40! In the Google Earth picture I have just looked at there are only 2 Europas on the ground so it must be a few years old. There are currently 5 Europas based there (including mine). Regards Steve Pitt G-SMDH ----- Original Message ----- From: nigel_graham@m-tecque.co.uk To: europa-list@matronics.com Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2013 11:24 PM Subject: Re: Europa-List: Popham Microlight Fair (UK) Hi Fred, I too thought those "procedures" were rather gracelessly worded. It's a curious way of welcoming visitors, and totally out of character with an airfield that enjoys a friendly atmosphere and hosts numerous well-attended events each year. I think it was strongly worded to make an impression on the flex-wing boys that have a bit of a reputation for joining in the style of Dick Turpin, and leaving with the enthusiasm of a bunch of five-year-olds at going-home time! With regards to that Google Earthe picture, I've just looked at it and can confirm that those aircraft numbers represent the residents (including the Antanov AN2). On a fly-in day, that number can over double with aircraft parking down both sides of 03/21. The Europa Club AGM a couple of years back boasted about 34 Europas (someone will correct me if that is wrong) in a line It looked impressive from the air. Nigel On 04/05/2013 16:15, Fred Klein wrote: On May 3, 2013, at 10:43 PM, nigel_graham@m-tecque.co.uk wrote: Just a reminder to UK flyers that the Microlight Fair takes place this weekend at Popham Airfield (EGHP). The weather does not look too bad for a change. Popham Procedures below to save you looking them up. http://www.popham-airfield.co.uk/Microlight%20Trade%20Fair%20Procedures.p df Nigel, After reading the Popham Procedures (charming!) and having a peek via Google Earth, I'm tempted to put a visit on my schedule for next year if the event attracts a goodly number of UK Europas. The current Google Earth photo shows many aircraft on tie-downs...is this an indication of the number of planes based at Popham, or was the photo taken during an event? 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