Thursday 20 March 2014

eSoaring Invitation - This weekend (Ashurst, West Sussex)

Bernie has kindly invited us along to a eSoaring / open gliding weekend at a flat field site in Ashurst, West Sussex. Please find the details below or visit Bernie's website: http://www.esoaring.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2660&p=13585#p13585

The SRFC are hosting a Warm up Weekend at Ashurst, West Sussex on Saturday and Sunday 22/3rd March 2014 - Upper Northover Farm, Ashurst, West Sussex, BN44 3AL

Field in use will be Sign posted from the Xroads

Please let Bernie know if you would like to join us at this event by posting to the eSoaring thread, (preferred method), with the following information:

1) Your name
2) Preferred Frequency plus 2 additional frequencies (or 2.4GHz).
3) Main Interest ie. F5J - F3J - eSoaring - F3K - or just model flying
4) If you require the loan of an altimeter switch for the day.

No fee is payable at sign in for the event on the day plus an additional nothing for altimeter hire fee should you not have you own unit. the event is being sponsored by the SRFC for the Field and eSoaring Gadgets for the loan altimeters and the loan of the CD

Proof of insurance cover (BMFA membership card is sufficient) will be required before you fly

Timings for the day. (all timings are ish)

09.00am to 9.30am – Signing on, flight testing and Altimeter checks where required.
09.45am - Pilot Briefing
10.00am - Flying, setting up, information sharing and just plain fun.

if you turn up after the Pilot briefing please make sure you come and see me and I will make sure you are looked after and are given any safety information required.

There may well be a couple mini comps run during the course of the weekend, but nothing to heavy

Location map is at: http://maps.google.co.uk - then go to 50.921798,-0.322187 or Nearest Post Code is BN44 3AL- this takes you to the cross roads of Horsham Road and Spithandle Lane. Immediately opposite Spithandle Lane to the east is the track to Upper Northover Farm. Drive down this track and look out for the signs direction you to the flying field in use on the day.

If you have ANY questions or need any further information please ask.
e-mail: bernie@esoarer.co.uk or Mobile: 07740 181861

Bernie Jones - CD - All Ashurst SRFC/BMFA eSoaring League Events 2013.

Alternative registration methods:-
Email: email bernie@esoarer.co.uk
Bernie Jones on 07740 181861, please a message if I'm not available.

There should be a group of us going along (not sure which days at the moment) but why not come along and fly if you can or just go and watch? It should be a very Interesting opportunity to meet new people and see another side of the sport and for us to try some flat field flying.

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