Henley Aero Modelers Fun Day, Airshow & Fly In - 10 May

[Skinner]

Hi All,

Henley Aero Modelers is hosting a Fun Day and Airshow on 10 May 2008. Proceeds of the day will go towards our runway fund, we're busy upgrading to tar. The Airshow will start at 10am and includes model turbine jets, large scale aerobatics, pylon racing, control line, gliders, warbirds, fun fly, 3D heli's and lots more. We invite all microlighters to fly in from 06:30am. A landing fee of R50 will be charged which includes breakfast, coffee and tee. The field is located aprox 2nm north of Henley on Klip airfield, GPS Coordinates - S26deg34min15sec, E28deg4min20sec. There will be no ATC until 9am; frequency - specials east 125.400, I'll post runway headings and circuit details shortly. Please confirm attendance for breakfast fly in by no later than 5 May for catering purposes.
For those who cannot fly in, bring the family, entrance R30 per car. Entertainment includes jumping castles, flea market stalls, beer tent, heli flips etc. Mazda Zlins and Snake Microlight Team will display during the day. Find the poster to the event and a photo of our airfield attached.

Contact me for more info,
Looking forward to seeing all of you there!
Mike Skinner.
083 662 1564.

[RV4ker (RIP)]

How long are the runways?

[Skinner]

Hi RV4ker,
Main tar runway is 300m long, will only be available until 9am after which the model airshow will start. We are planning to grade another 300m runway for the microlight guys so you can fly in and out as you wish without interfering with the main airshow. We will however have ATC from 9am as some of the models, especially jets and pylon racers, eat up a lot of airspace very quikly! How long do you need?
Rgrds,
Skinner.

[RV4ker (RIP)]

! How long do you need?
Skinner.

usually 3 months
sounds like fun, will try and get some GT450's in

As they say in this nek of he woods. GRAPGAT, but three months is about right... thereafter maybe 450m. I drive in with the kids if at all possible. Will need to check the kids social calendar...

[Skinner]

Excellent Demon , would be great to see the GT450's in action, we can even arrange a slot during the main Airshow should you guys want to show off your pride and joy. Let me know if you're interested and what timeslot you'll prefer.
RV4ker, there is an alternative for the guys requiring a bit more runway. Henley Mircolight Airfield is just 2 or 3km up the road. I'll have a chat to the owner, if he's OK with it you can land there, I'll arrange for transport to and from the model airfield. I'll get back to you regarding the length of their runways, I've landed there plenty times and I'm almost sure it's more than 450m.

[RV4ker (RIP)]

Not serious. Am sure the rug rats will wanna come along so will come by car...

[Skinner]

Just a reminder of the Henley Aero Modelers Airshow next weekend. We've had confirmation from the following former/current national aeromodeling champions who will display during the day - large scale aerobatics, turbine jets, helicopters, fun fly & control line. In addition to this there will be warbirds, pylon racing, old timers and gliders in action. We also have one of the 5 new Slick 360's flying in for a full scale display. Demon & Big G also agreed to entertain us with their GT450's - thanks again guys! The Snake Team will close the day with a display at 4pm. Please confirm if you are interested in having breakfast with us from 7am. We're throwing in complimentary hats to all pilots having breakfast, the R50 donation will go towards our runway fund. Coordinates - S26,34,12 ; E28,04,09, please keep to the west of the airfield @ 6000ft, 125.400, active runway before 9am is 01R;19L tar surface. We're busy preparing another gravel runway 28R;10L should some of you want to stick around for the main airshow.

Kind Regards,
Mike Skinner.

[Skinner]

Hi Guys,

With the unpredictable weather we have extened the deadline for pilots to confirm if they are flying in for breakfast. Please notify me by Thursday 06 May if you plan to have breakfast with us as we need to finalize the catering requirements. We'd also like to get your details so we can apply some form of ATC.

Cheers,
Mike Skinner.

[Skinner]

Sorry, I meant Thursday 08May....

[cobra]

Hi Skimmer, we will be +-10 flyers from Micoland arriving at 07:30 for breakfast, Thanks

[velocity]

Hi Guys,

With the unpredictable weather we have extened the deadline for pilots to confirm if they are flying in for breakfast. Please notify me by Thursday 06 May if you plan to have breakfast with us as we need to finalize the catering requirements. We'd also like to get your details so we can apply some form of ATC.

Cheers,
Mike Skinner.

Hi Mike
2 skydivers from AerialFX will drop in with the Snake Team just prior to their display & 1 Groundcrew vehicle - rest of us off to Tempe for the Airshow there
Blue Skies
V

[Skinner]

Thanks for confirming Cobra , hoping to get a few guys from Circus and Klip to also fly...come on guys; it's on your doorstep! Looking forward to see all of you there.

Cheers,
Skinner.

[Sad-Ham]

Hi

Weather permitting , we will be two microlights comming from Wingfield on the LochVaal. should be there around 7:30

[Skinner]

Excellent Sad Ham, looking forward to it, so far the weather looks good . I flew over your field a while back, must drop in some time when you're around.

[RudiGreyling]

Standby, I only saw this today!

Will see how many Springs "manne van staal" will be joining in. I am in for sure if WX holds, so make that 1 Breakfast extra so far.

To be safe get a couple of extra breakfasts, keep it frosted.

Rudi