B group Autumn Equinox ride report
Our Flight departures from Fairoaks Airport:
The first group out, 'The Highflyers' was piloted out by Stephen Hickey at 10.50am along with the crew, composed of John Austin, Richard Cranfield (Welcome back to the B rides Richard), Ann Bath, Tim G., and Terry who joined the group at the refueling stop, The Royal Oak at Pirbright.
Well done to Stephen for getting away on time.
The second flight out was 'The Dreamliners'.
This flight departure was delayed slightly, but we have become used to delayed flights at Airports. We did manage to pick up speed and take off to our flight path, without any hindrance from other flights.
Piloted out by Fixed wing Dave, crewed by Tony Hooker, Jaccqui, Ken, and we were pleased to welcome our new B group rider Francis D'Silva, on his inaugural flight. Unfortunately Carolyn wasn't able to Join us, although she came to the Airport to wave us off. Steph magnanimously took Carolyn's place among the crew.
The third flight out was 'The Gliders'.
Although the Pilot was in good time, this flight was delayed slightly, probably due to the volume of people at the Airport, as is normal at busy Airports, and due also to the delayed earlier flight.
Piloted out by Christina, crewed by Ray Youlden, Pam, Liz and Tim C. with Grant kindly taking the place of Tony Hopkins. Tony couldn't join us due to an air sickness problem I believe.
Five of us travellers recuperated in Cobham at the Fego Coffee shop.
Dave C [aka DC-1]
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| DC-1 |
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| Captain Airfixie's flight path |
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