Evening Flights?

[EHM-1464 Andrew]

I think it would be good if we could organise some days where we do some flights.. hehe.. that sounds stupid..

what i mean is not official fly-ins or events.. just a few evenings or weekends where we get together and fly.. wether it be actual EHM timetable flights, or just flying through interesting terrain using the VFA aircraft and even just in a flight sim multiplayer game, although that means using the same version, so i think IVAO would be better, but ATC isnt important..

We used to do this sort of thing every thursday, and I know it will be hard getting times when everyone is together, but its just an idea..

[EHM-0361 Karsten]

Andy, your idea has been noted. The MT has about a month ago talked about the whole online flying thing (offical fly-ins and thing like that). But it was decided to put it off for some time, because of the current season. Summer isn't the time where people are most activ on the FS front. So that's the the offical policy.
But what I hear you talk about is something a little more unoffical. Well perhaps you should make some plans, something like where, when, how and what, and then posted it.

[EHM-1464 Andrew]

yeah, i see what you mean about summer.. didnt really think of that..

I know in the past its been hard getting times when people are together, so maybe we should wait a while..

[EHM-0361 Karsten]

Yes the summer, it's the best time for that kind of thing. But I'm sure that later on something in the line of some online events will be made.

[EHM-0744 Alex]

Actually I think its a great idea, Im flying almost nothing in Summer, I just dont have the time, but a short online flight would be great!!! Just a couple of pilots, if anyone is interested mail me with your preferences on time and date and I could fix something unofficial up.

Cheers

Alex;)

[EHM-1464 Andrew]

im working alot.. but i have pretty flexible hours, so anytime is good so long as i have a bit of notice..

[EHM-1365 Benjamin]

I also think it is a great idea....keeping it unnofficial is a good idea but official will entice more pilots. Also, it will show the EuroHarmony name on the IVAO network...I rarely see it there around now.

[EHM-0962 Zhen Yi]

Veering a little off topic.....just wondering.....when's summer in American and in Europe? As i remember they are at different times of the year but cant remember when..

[EHM-1365 Benjamin]

As far as I know the summer in the USA is the same as Europe, but i think it changes for the places in the southern hemisphere (so South America) who have the opposite of what we have.

[EHM-1077 Emanuele]

Indeed. Summer begins the 21st/22nd of june
(soltice) for anybody in the northern hemisphere.
In the southern hemisphere
that's instead the beginning of winter.
On the 21st/22nd of december the situation
is inverted, with Australians, South Africans
and SouthAmericans enjoying the beginning
of summer and us on the other half of the
planet preparing for a white christmas.

Ciao ciao!

Manu

[EHM-0744 Alex]

Summer in Europe and N. America, as well as the north of asia is in June-September, more or less, inverse south of the Equator, however thats totally different than the rainy seasons or similar that some tropical places have. As far for the unofficial thing, I'm into it, how about a Friday??? 20:00Z good???

[EHM-1464 Andrew]

sounds good.. this friday? or do you mean any friday?.. 2000Z sounds good also

[EHM-1365 Benjamin]

yes...Friday could be good although it's IVAO-GB UK online night so I may be there.

[EHM-1464 Andrew]

is it IVAO-GB UK night every friday?..

didnt even know they ran one.. looks like ill be booking every friday off work!

[EHM-1365 Benjamin]

Yep every Friday from 2000z I think

[EHM-0744 Alex]

OK,

FRIDAY 6TH, 2000Z.

Anyone care to choose location???

[EHM-1464 Andrew]

Some of these?

EHM-2018 Heathrow - Isle of Man

EHM-2032 Heahtrow - Newcastle

Both are about 1:00 - 1:30 long.. I would prefer a longer flight, but it would keep things simple.. Also we could do the return leg also?

Are you wanting to stay within the UK or fly elsewhere?

[EHM-0744 Alex]

How about Flight 2000

HEATHROW-MANCHESTER

Seems that while were at it might as well catch all the traffic, and as far as I know those are the two biggest Airports as traffic is concerned in the UK. I would choose the Dornier 328-120...

[EHM-1464 Andrew]

sounds good..

Friday 6th August, 2000Z

Flight EHM-2000 EGLL (Heathrow) - EGCC (Manchester)

Here are two airport charts for EGLL and EGCC..

EGLL - Heathrow

EGCC - Manchester

Approach charts for any UK airport can be found at http://www.ais.org.uk look under:
Publications > UK AIP >> "The UK AIP Package" >> UK AIP > Aerodrome Data > Aerodrome Specific (you will need to login)

Whos else will be coming to this event?..

[EHM-1365 Benjamin]

Unfortunately I have just remembered that I am flying off to Greece for a week so I wont be able to make this one :'( ....maybe next week.....but for those who do go....safe landings:]

[EHM-0240 Joe]

I will try to be there if this is going to happen. I think a longer flight such as EGLL to EGPH would be better, but if everyone is agreed on EGCC then so be it.

Maybe I will see if an announcement can be made on the announcements page, just to get more traffic, not all pilots visit the forums. It would still be an 'unofficial' event, but maybe more pilots will take part.

[EHM-1464 Andrew]

I will be doing the return leg online also, so anybody wanting to join me is welcome to..

[EHM-0744 Alex]

I'll be there, maybe only one leg though, may stay for the second as well, I encourage all pilots to come!!!:)

[EHM-1365 Benjamin]

How did it go for you guys on Friday??

[EHM-1358 Tim]

I missed that online flight

Oh and tomorrow I will be online flying and ATCing (at EGLL at TWR I hope).