FlyingInIreland

Sligo sounds good. nice spot espically if the sun shines. keep away from Knock, the ATC there get scared and fall over their words if more than 2 aircraft are in the circuit.

Reports coming in that it was a police helicopter,no fire on impact http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-g ... t-25163045" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

D-EESE.

Can the club operate there if the licence has lapsed? if not they may be gone in 2 or 3 weeks....

A great afternoon in Ballina today. strip in tip top condition! some fantastic flying from both fixed wing and choppers!

Great day out ,very relaxed atmosphere. well done to all at EIAB for a fantastic show.

Thoughts and prayers with the families and club members.

Some more from bbc here,i really do hope he survives. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-i ... t-19777963" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.rte.ie/news/2012/0930/person ... negal.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; .

It was a very enjoyable afternoon at Ballina Airfield today.Great displays from HUM as useual.Nice BBQ to!! I was also at Sligo yesterday,not a bad turnout considering all the mist and murk about.

N370AJ is flying regulary from its Knock base,saw it out over Clew Bay on Sunday for over an hour.Lovely sound from her.

Just a reminder(not that many need it) that aircraft stored outside(and that can be quite a few this time of year) should be well tied down ahead tomorrows Gales.

N370AJ is now based at Knock and is currently parked on the North side of the Bravo Apron along with the flying clubs planes as they have been bootef out of the hanger to make way for Eirtrade Aviation.

Is there any based Aircraft at Galway apart from the clubs NFW,MCG AND BJO? Its a shame not been able to land there on a Saturday/Sunday. thats the days when GA is out and about!

Knock is really a hit and miss affair and theres one controller there who in my opinion should not be there.I heard him blast GA pilots before.Also heard him blast a Ryanair pilot over the airwaves after the pilot said "the last 10 minutes here were totally unacceptable" with regards ATC.The other l...