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Message started by Mark Browning on 09.06.2011 at 10:57:46

Title: Isle of Man TT road races.
Post by Mark Browning on 09.06.2011 at 10:57:46

First overnight was in the isle of Man last weekend for the TT. 8-)

What a fantastic weekend; the trip over took just under an hour from Sherburn to Andreas. Cruising at a steady 140kts / 151 ground speed. Andreas had around 45 visiting aircraft which included 4 Vans aircraft one RV-3 two RV-6 and of course G-IVII our RV-7. IOM Defiantly on the calendar for next year.
I was supprised how much stuff i got in and still remained 35 lbs under baggage weight.

£34 for landing and camping ( Andreas has toilet shower Kitchen facilities)

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Title: Re: Isle of Man TT road races.
Post by Simon Ring on 09.06.2011 at 21:49:33

Good pics Mark.
What altitude did you transit at?, good to see you out and about.

Simon

Title: Re: Isle of Man TT road races.
Post by Mark Browning on 10.06.2011 at 16:17:16

Hi Simon

Flew through Leeds Airspace at 2000ft on QNH
Cleared Leeds and Climbed to 4,500
Crossed the Irish Sea at 6,000. Decended after Halfway point to remain VFR at 2500.

There was a restriction with airspace around the IOM with the TT races, however Ronaldsway cleared me VFR over head Douglas and just asked
me to follow the coast up to Ramsey. We Scooted arround Ramsey and joined downwind for 06.

A short time later i was on Final approach for the Swan Pub :D

Have you started your RV yet ? I have a pair of RV-8 wings on the go in my workshop !

Title: Re: Isle of Man TT road races.
Post by Mike Newall on 10.06.2011 at 18:39:29

I flew through Leeds airspace this week......

180kts on the missed approach, slightly fast at DA, cleared direct to Eccup, so I complied with instructions ::)

Apparently, they said the RV looked - Very Nice 8-)

Title: Re: Isle of Man TT road races.
Post by steve beard on 11.06.2011 at 18:48:16

Mark
does that statement regarding the RV 8 wings confirm that you are now a serial offender ;D ;D

Title: Re: Isle of Man TT road races.
Post by Mark Browning on 12.06.2011 at 20:25:55

Not Exactley

Mr Newall take this title ! Mike and i are building the eight, Mike is working on the Fuse and i am working on the wings.

How are getting on with your Six ?

Title: Re: Isle of Man TT road races.
Post by steve beard on 12.06.2011 at 22:34:30

hi mark
too slowly for my liking, my main spar turned up the other day from vans so i can repair that when i can understand how to replace it without completely disassembling the wing. i have got your hat here so i will pop it over sometime this week when you are in.
cheers
steve