Popham Auster Fly In 11-09-2016

[AdrianCitation01]

Sunny intervals at this month's themed fly in provided for some nice photo opportunities :-

Firstly the two resident Auster's:-

G-AGXN Auster J1N cn 1963 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-ARRX Auster 6A cn 2281 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

Auster visitors:-

G-AGTO Taylorcraft Austerr 5J1 cn 1822 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-AHHT Auster J1N cn 2022 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-AIFZ Auster J1N cn 2182 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-AIZU Auster 5J1 cn 2228 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-AJUE Auster 5J1 cn 2616 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-AKSY Taylorcraft Auster 5 cn 1567 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-APRO Auster 6A cn WJ370 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-ATHU Beagle A.61 cn AUS-127-FM at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-BNGE Auster AOP.6 cn 1925 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-BVGT Crofton Auster J-1A cn PFA000-220 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

Other Visitors:-

F-GBVN Robin DR.400-180 cn 1408 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

F-GDKJ Robin DR.400-120 cn 1612 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-AXOH MS.894A cn 11062 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-BMWF ARV1 Super 2 cn 013 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-BPJG Piper PA-18-150 cn 18-8350 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-BWYR Rans S6-116 cn PFA204A-13058 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-BZWZ Vans RV-6 cn PFA181A-13419 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-CEZS Zenair CH.601HDS cn PFA162-14030 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-CFEZ CZAW Sportcruiser cn PFA338-14675 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-CJOT Ikarus C42 FB80 cn 1606-7459 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-DIZO Wassmer Jodel D.120 cn 326 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-ECUB Piper PA-18 cn 18-6279 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-ENGO Steen Skybolt cn PFA064-13429 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-IANI Europa Aviation Europa XS cn PFA247-13714 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-NIKS Eurofox 912(1) cn BMAA-HB-633 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-PFKD WSK Yak-12M cn 210999 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-ZAVI Ikarus C42 FB100 cn 0601-6777 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

G-ZENY Zenair CH.601HD cn PFA162-13668 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

And new resident with the autogyro school departs for a local training sortie:-

G-MSCL Rotorsport UK Cavalon cn RSUK-CVLN-019 at Popham 11-09-2016 by Adrian Share, on Flickr

Thanks for looking

Cheers

Adrian

[andygolfer]

super set Adrian, I like these fly ins especially when you can get up close to the aircraft for photos, usually nice friendly events

I must get to Popham some time - for me it's a bit of a pain from Essex, diagonally opposite as far as the M25 is concerned, might look to combine it with an overnight stay sometime and go to Heathrow on the way home the next day.

I could possibly move this to the airshow/events photos section - do you think that would be more appropriate? I don't know if it was a formal event or not.

thanks for posting them

Andy

[AdrianCitation01]

Hi Andy,

Popham host a themed event on the second Sunday of every month, the dates are published generally in January on their website, as well as the wider Aviation media, so in fairness this was an organised event albeit not a proper airshow. In between times Popham have agreed to host other events such as the Solent Aviation society Fly in and the Micro Light World Championships. Even if there is no event scheduled for a weekend it is not uncommon for 20-30 Fixed wing visitors to turn up just on an average sunny weekend day.

You are certainly correct about one thing, i do not know of any other venue that will allow un-restricted access to the aircraft park, whilst at the same time adhering to the stringent guidelines laid down by the Health & Safety Executive and the CAA, quite frankly it's a tribute to the Popham Team that these events are run so successfully.

The next one is the end of Season fly in on the second Sunday of October ( Weather Permitting )

All the Best

Adrian

[andygolfer]

Thanks Adrian, I think moving it might help get more publicity for their events so if it's okay I'll move both posts over.

If you would like to (and have the time to do it) please feel free to post a link to their events calendar in the Fly ins/events section (http://www.civilianaviation.co.uk/forum ... m.php?f=62 ),otherwise I can do it for you later. They do appear to have some nice events there.

andy

[LondonEye]

Lovely pictures, looks a nice event to go to. I have thought that other than the Microlight Fair, other events would be very low key.
From your pictures, I will certainly go to more. Access has always been good at Popham.
The LAA Rally (Sywell this year) also gives unrestricted access to the aircraft, but charges extra for it, above the admission fee. But, it's worth it.
Thanks,
Pete.