We want to go too!!! I just need to figure out how to install enough
auxillary tanks in "JimBob" to hold enough fuel to cross the pond and still
leave room for Augustene :) :)
Jim Brown
N398JB
----- Original Message -----
From: <Bbryanallsop@wmconnect.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 8:02 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Europa Club Events for 2006
>
> Hi folks,
>
> Whilst a full list of events for this year will be published in the next
> edition of EF, together with an Events Calendar, I am conscious of the
> fact that
> the season is rapidly approaching and some of you will wish to be making
> plans.
> Accordingly, please find the prelimunary list below.
>
> If any one has any additions, suggestions, or amendments please let me
> know
> without delay so the EF can be brought up to date.
>
> Happy and safe flying. Bryan Allsop.
>
> 2006 EVENTS
>
> The Europa Club Seminar- 11/12 March.
>
> This will be held at Frimley. Surrey, UK. It is an event for Fliers and
> builders. Contact Dave Bosomworth (address at front of EF).
>
> Day trip to France - 22 April
>
> Destination, Persan Beaumont (LFPA), via Le Touquet. A pleasant day trip
> to
> start the season off. Europa not flying? Hire something and come along
> anyway!
> Spare seat? Let Dave know, he will try to find a builder to fill it!
> Assistance available to those new to flight plans, customs and channel
> hopping. We will
> be meeting up with Jean Martin and his fellow French Europa Pilots.
>
> Endelave, Denmark - 1/2 July.
>
> Fancy a trip to a Scandinavian island? This fly-in is popular with Europa
> fliers, for its friendship and warm welcome. The organizer is Gert Dagaard
> (OY-GDS). Refer to the website
> http/:home19.inet.tele.dk/dalgaard/IndbydelseGB.htm
> for details.
>
> Colditz Trip - 19/23 May
>
> This is a repeat visit for the club, following Bob Harrison's successful
> trip
> last year. It is understood that this years' event is already fully
> subscribed, buy it may be worth asking Jeremy Davey who is handling the
> list.
>
> Tour de France - 02/09 June.
>
> Always a very pleasant tour around France enhanced by David's' interest in
> good food and French wine. For those who wish to widen their experience of
> taking their Europa abroad, and with a general aim of appealing to wives,
> it is
> well worth the effort.
>
> Six Nations Tour - 22/30 June.
>
> A more ambitious trip, but a very pleasant one which will hopefully
> include
> the Alps! Plenty of flying, and great places to see. Those new to this
> sort of
> thing will be very welcome, and will be able to rely on the experience of
> some
> of those who have done this sort of thing before.
>
> Flying For Fun Rally -18/20 Aug.
>
> Time for the AGM on the Saturday, and for meeting friends old and new.
>
> The All American Europa Fly-in. -26 August.
>
> Jim and Heather Butcher are inviting us all to their Europa fly-in at
> Almena
> Airport 12miles SW of Kalamazoo in Michigan. They are planning a barbeque
> and
> plenty of activities on and around the airfield. Too many for me to list
> here,
> but if you require more information please contact them on 269-375-5923,
> cell
> 269-599-0122. Overnight accommodation and camping is plentiful locally.
> Hopefully they will keep us up to date on the mailing list about this
> event, and
> about the 3 day Michigan Air Tour.
>
> Last of the Summer Wine - 07/10 Sept.
>
> A really pleasant relaxed wander around the west of France, taking
> advantage
> of the weather and the warm September evenings. William is hoping that
> some of
> our Continental friends may wish to join in or meet us en-route for an
> evening or so.
>
>
> Canaries Trip - 17/25 Sept.
>
> This is a new event to round off the flying year. David Joyce has plenty
> of
> ideas in mind, but it is a little early yet to provide much detail. Watch
> out
> in future editions of EF.
>
> Other events worth noting
>
> Our regular one day Fly-ins.
>
> Over recent years we have enjoyed three other week end events for which we
> are still waiting dates as we go to press. These are: 1. Nigel Charles's
> fly-in.
> 2. Bill Wynne's N. Wales fly-in. 3. Peter Kember and Dave Watts
> Laddingford
> Fly-ins.
>
> North Coates Flying club would like us to visit their Summer Fly-in on
> 10/11
> July. They have promised free landing fees and a welcome at any time.
> Manned
> on Weds under Donna Nook Range control 122.75 a/g, and North Coates Radio
> 120.15 a/g at the weekend. We will have to organize a DOTH there.
>
> Devon Struts. A series of events have been organized by them to which we
> are
> always welcome. Refer to http:/www.devonstrut.co.uk for full details.
>
> Our very own agent Duncan McFadyean particularly recommends the following
> Devon Strut events;
>
> July 16, Lundy. Tel 07774 017704.
> July 30, Branscombe Air Show. Tel 01297 680259. "An airshow to die for".
> August 27, Roserrow. Tel 01208 863000.
>
>
> Another Popular Rendezvous. I don't know why, maybe because it is
> central,
> but there always seems to be a good gathering of Europas.
>
> 17 July. The Hucknall Air Day. Notts. PPR 01159 755153.
>
>
>
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