outkast Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 From Jason at hull:Hi everyone I'm putting a trip together to return to Sheffield to fly Ladybower dam, famous for the bombing tests of the 617 squadron of the dam busters crew. Dates 14th September/16th September. I have arranged camping at the Sportsman Inn at Lodge Moor sheffield, The take off site is 1000 feet above sea level and has fantastic veiws over the peak district there is also a free flying site just a few miles up the road. The Sportman inn cooks really good home made food and beer to die for, camping is free all weekend as last time all I ask is just buy a few beers over the weekend at the bar. Come on Boys and Girls this is a great weekend not to be missed. anyone intrested please post on this thread so I can put some numbers together. Cheers, sounds just up my street mate, unfortunately its not, I am am hundreds of miles away, otherwise I would have been all over this like a rash, safe flying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 From Jason at hull:Hi everyone I'm putting a trip together to return to Sheffield to fly Ladybower dam, famous for the bombing tests of the 617 squadron of the dam busters crew. Dates 14th September/16th September. I have arranged camping at the Sportsman Inn at Lodge Moor sheffield, The take off site is 1000 feet above sea level and has fantastic veiws over the peak district there is also a free flying site just a few miles up the road. The Sportman inn cooks really good home made food and beer to die for, camping is free all weekend as last time all I ask is just buy a few beers over the weekend at the bar. Come on Boys and Girls this is a great weekend not to be missed. anyone intrested please post on this thread so I can put some numbers together. Cheers, sounds just up my street mate, unfortunately its not, I am am hundreds of miles away, otherwise I would have been all over this like a rash, safe flying 150-200 miles which is not a lot for a good weekend with the guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 From Jason at hull:Hi everyone I'm putting a trip together to return to Sheffield to fly Ladybower dam, famous for the bombing tests of the 617 squadron of the dam busters crew. Dates 14th September/16th September. I have arranged camping at the Sportsman Inn at Lodge Moor sheffield, The take off site is 1000 feet above sea level and has fantastic veiws over the peak district there is also a free flying site just a few miles up the road. The Sportman inn cooks really good home made food and beer to die for, camping is free all weekend as last time all I ask is just buy a few beers over the weekend at the bar. Come on Boys and Girls this is a great weekend not to be missed. anyone intrested please post on this thread so I can put some numbers together. Cheers, sounds just up my street mate, unfortunately its not, I am am hundreds of miles away, otherwise I would have been all over this like a rash, safe flying 150-200 miles which is not a lot for a good weekend with the guys I will check my diary can I bring my sock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Wish i lived closer too!!! Ladybower would look fantastic from the air! -been right round it once on a mountain bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel_d. Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Lightweights. I used to paraglide there years ago - a frequent 200 mile round trip. I can't wait to go. Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 From Jason at hull:Hi everyone I'm putting a trip together to return to Sheffield to fly Ladybower dam, famous for the bombing tests of the 617 squadron of the dam busters crew. Dates 14th September/16th September. I have arranged camping at the Sportsman Inn at Lodge Moor sheffield, The take off site is 1000 feet above sea level and has fantastic veiws over the peak district there is also a free flying site just a few miles up the road. The Sportman inn cooks really good home made food and beer to die for, camping is free all weekend as last time all I ask is just buy a few beers over the weekend at the bar. Come on Boys and Girls this is a great weekend not to be missed. anyone intrested please post on this thread so I can put some numbers together. Cheers, sounds just up my street mate, unfortunately its not, I am am hundreds of miles away, otherwise I would have been all over this like a rash, safe flying 150-200 miles which is not a lot for a good weekend with the guys I will check my diary can I bring my sock? As long as I can bring my frilly knickers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigs Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Gents, Not yet a pilot but I'd be really keen to come along for a few hours & have a chat with some of you & get some advice & see some flying. Would this be okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigs Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Brilliant - many thanks stickygrape, I think me & my Dad'll come along, I was chatting to him about ppg yesterday & I think he might be interested in taking it up as well!! Really looking forward to this now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigs Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Just thinking - anyone willing or able to take me up tandem at the fly in? I'd obviously pay whatever it would cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1buell_wl Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 From Jason at hull:Hi everyone I'm putting a trip together to return to Sheffield to fly Ladybower dam, famous for the bombing tests of the 617 squadron of the dam busters crew. Dates 14th September/16th September. I have arranged camping at the Sportsman Inn at Lodge Moor sheffield, The take off site is 1000 feet above sea level and has fantastic veiws over the peak district there is also a free flying site just a few miles up the road. The Sportman inn cooks really good home made food and beer to die for, camping is free all weekend as last time all I ask is just buy a few beers over the weekend at the bar. Come on Boys and Girls this is a great weekend not to be missed. anyone intrested please post on this thread so I can put some numbers together. Cheers, sounds just up my street mate, unfortunately its not, I am am hundreds of miles away, otherwise I would have been all over this like a rash, safe flying Any more than 50 miles and the sock gets all tangled up in the steering wheel. Put some pants on and go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnie Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 From Jason at hull:Hi everyone I'm putting a trip together to return to Sheffield to fly Ladybower dam, famous for the bombing tests of the 617 squadron of the dam busters crew. Dates 14th September/16th September. I have arranged camping at the Sportsman Inn at Lodge Moor sheffield, The take off site is 1000 feet above sea level and has fantastic veiws over the peak district there is also a free flying site just a few miles up the road. The Sportman inn cooks really good home made food and beer to die for, camping is free all weekend as last time all I ask is just buy a few beers over the weekend at the bar. Come on Boys and Girls this is a great weekend not to be missed. anyone intrested please post on this thread so I can put some numbers together. Cheers, sounds good to me i will be there weather pending.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel_d. Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Hi Mark, I copied the letter and posted it on another forum but who is Jason and how do we get in touch so he knows numbers - I imagine its so the pub can stock up accordingly, or maybe the poor bloke was just trying to organise a get together for a few mates - might be in for a shock when he arrives and half the worlds there! Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
like_a_g6 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Hi Mark, great to meet you at the Marston Fly-In on Sunday. I am the guy with the Bulldog Paramotor with the modified prop - the one with 3 inches missing from both ends . Me & my flying buddy (also called Mark) are planning on getting there on the Saturday night if that is ok. The Google Streetview is just incredible. I'll make sure I have a spare prop with me! Cheers, John (from Binley Woods) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel_d. Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Could have done with your prop late saturday night John when we ran out of firewood Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_k Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 If the weathers good theres a bunch of us that will make it up, whats the forecast looking like?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_k Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Hows the weather looking up there for the weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 Hows the weather looking up there for the weekend? XC weather is showing sunday to be the best day at the moment, but we all know how quick that can change, we will just have to keep an eye on it. Matt, Clive are we all going up in the same vehicle, sharing the Fuel costs/driving? http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/S10_4LJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivefreeman Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Yep Mat said he will drive ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 Yep Mat said he will drive ! Thats that sorted then nice one Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bholleran Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 What are the camping facilities .i.e. is there a toilet block, sani dump etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_k Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I dont mind driving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigs Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Sticky - what time would be good for me to turn up? I'm coming on the Saturday & can be there any time - I only live about 40 minutes away, I was thinking of getting there early - 10ish. Is that okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryn Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Sticky, I am planning on being there around mid/late afternoon tomorrow(fri), bringing some firewood as well!! Hopefully weather plays ball:-) Regards Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivefreeman Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 We will be there Friday evening ! How early can we fly sat morning don't want to go up setting anyone ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigparajet Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Had a great time. Great to meet some Fellow pilots, just a shame that weather wasn't there for us. Definately need to organise the dam trip again soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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