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Post by Barfluer on Apr 12, 2012 14:37:55 GMT 1
Today"s visitor"s at Aintree from 1045am to 1300 hrs.
call sign"s are national .
G-BYZA -2/3
M-ONTY
G-CGGD 5/3
G-PLPL
G-BPRI 0/2
G-VVBA 2/1
G-PACO 5/1
G-DFOX 2/6
G-PIXL 4/1
G-OHJV 4/4
G-HOLM 2/0
G-OLCP 2/9
ZK-KAY PARACHUTE DISPLAY TEAM X8
G-MDPI 0/1
missed a couple call sign"s comm"s was a bit ropey at times
photo"s to follow .
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Post by Barfluer on Apr 12, 2012 14:47:04 GMT 1
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Post by Beemer on Apr 12, 2012 14:55:10 GMT 1
Barfluer, here is the full list gleaned to-day,
National 01 = G-MDPI A109
National 02 = G-PLPL A109
National 20 = G-NBEL AS355
National 21 = G-VVBA AS355
National 22 = G-IBNH Gazelle
National 23 = G-BYZA AS355
National 26 = G-DFOX AS355
National 29 = G-OLCP AS355
National 40 = EI-LAD R44
National 41 = G-PIXL R44
National 44 = G-OHJV R44
National 50 = M-ONTY S76
National 51 = G-PACO S76
National 53 = G-CGGD AS365
Regards Beemer.
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Post by ac2348 on Apr 12, 2012 16:56:39 GMT 1
Barfluer, Where abouts did you take the photographs from? I cycled down the canal today to go get some pics and they closed the canal off at Wango lane  |
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Post by viscount on Apr 12, 2012 18:03:07 GMT 1
AC2348. The answer is on another thread on this 'Other NW Airfields and Locations' section of the forum. A thread entitled 'Aintree Grand National'. Second post down (reply #1) links to detailed instructions etc posted last year, along with comments. Direct-link: www.derbosoft.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=local&action=display&thread=9148Do say "hello" to anyone with a serious looking camera + lens - they are very likely forumites! |
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Post by ac2348 on Apr 12, 2012 19:06:05 GMT 1
Cheers Viscount! Hoping to pop down  Fingers crossed for good weather |
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Post by rayscanti on Apr 13, 2012 7:25:33 GMT 1
Found the spot at the end of barlows lane but couldn't get there until 2-30. Couldn't see much of the parked choppers other than PACO & CGGD. PIXL was overhead.
Might have to try for an earlier finish today to see if i can see some before the racing starts.
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Post by viscount on Apr 13, 2012 8:03:50 GMT 1
The link to the description of the Barlow's lane field does state that there is no view of the the landing pad and parking area. The position is good for the landings, especially with a westerly wind. With an easterly the helicopters depart along the same path, only are a little higher.
Rayscant, if you cannot get there for the arrivals (last arrival has to shut down 15 minutes before racing or 1315 on Saturday, then would suggest you delay getting there until after racing is complete (no start-ups until 15 minutes after the end of the last race) and watch the departures. Some helicopters will return either for a second load or having refuelled somewhere while the punters are at the races. Although I've never had the audacity to try it myself, a few of the Aintree locals have found that they can walk in the pedestrian entrance unquestioned once the day's events are all over and get to the helicopter pads, but don't ask which entrance (somewhere to the west of the field).
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Post by rayscanti on Apr 13, 2012 8:46:07 GMT 1
Thanks viscount,
managed to blag a 12.00 finish so can get there for about 12.15 so may catch some action today.
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Post by viscount on Apr 13, 2012 9:21:09 GMT 1
Quick t'internet search shows the first race Friday as starting 2:00, last race starting 5:25pm.
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Fingers crossed for good weather 