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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. 

Please note the event has not already taken place. It is the 2010 Go Loopy challenge I'm involved in and it takes place in March 2010. Still enough time for me not to be too nervous, but close enough for YOU to need to donate today and help me reach my target. 

As you may or may not know I have decided to take part in the Go Loopy Challenge 2010.  Stupidly enough this will involve me flying an Extra 300 aerobatics plane, apparently the equivalent of a Formula 1 car, high above the Perthshire countryside in Bonnie Scotland. 

The Extra 300 is a state of the art high performance aerobatics machine and the flying equivalent to a Formula 1 racing car.  I'll be sitting in the front seat with the flying instructor in the back.  These  former military training aircraft are still used by 10 Air Forces around the world and have mid level aerobatics capability.  Most importantly this aircraft is built for FUN and is apparently a joy to fly, who knows I may become a Red Arrow yet!

 

They tell me my flight will start with an introduction on the effects of controls and how to fly the airplane and then move on to the especially exciting or frightening part……..The Aerobatics.  I'll be given instructions on how to fly the aerobatic ELEMENTS (can't believe I'm actually typing these words!!) loops, rolls and stall turns before being asked to perform these all by myself. 

MY SON HAS KINDLY INFORMED ME THAT I ONLY HAVE THE ONE OPTION, AND THAT IS THE EXTREME AEROBATICS............

  I know some of you will help sponsor me out of the goodness of your heart and to help the chosen charity - Aberdeen Cyrenians (none of us know what the future holds for any of us - please help) but most of you will probably sponsor just to make sure the target's reached and I don't have the option of backing out.

Whatever your reasons, I'll be grateful.

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David - the best of good luck - Can't see you becoming a frequent flyer though! Donation by Bernard Birt 20/11/09  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Good luck. You are braver than us! xx Donation by Kelly and Troy 09/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by jonathan head 09/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I hope you reach your target, what a great cause! Donation by carrie smith 07/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hope you exceed your target and have a wonderful flight :) Donation by Roisin Kielty 06/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck, David Donation by Andrew Colm McGinn 04/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck David, What an experience! Donation by Aine McCracken 04/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hi Dave , best of luck with this challenge . Donation by Colin Maxwell 03/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hi David, Something from the company as well as from us individually. Hope you have a superb day doing this for charity. Stuart & Osman. Donation by New Line SR 03/11/09  

£100.00

Good luck David Donation by annemarie mckernan 03/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sounds fantastic, would love to try it. When in LA recently, tried sky diving, instead, great fun!!! Good luck with the flight. With you in thought! Donation by Stuart Allen 03/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck David Donation by lizzie keshishian 03/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Once a year on a commercial flight is enough for me! Looks like a great experience & one you'll be immensly proud of! Donation by Osman 03/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck David rather you than me! Donation by sinead crooks 03/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck David Donation by Petula Wilkinson 03/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

you have a stronger stomach than me, goood luck with all the loops! Donation by Joe Norney 02/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

To David 'Danger' Caulfield I know it's only a small donation for now, but every bit helps! Good luck! Donation by Adam Hogg 02/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

I warned you about the "im not getin old" attitude when you drink to much red wine :-) good luck David u need it. Donation by Brian McCracken 17/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by JP CORRIGAN 07/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go for it 'Danger David' - we will be running round in circles looking out for you - Reach the Stars for this Great Charity Donation by Nigel & Denyse 04/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Tally Ho Davo Donation by Lairdo and Camilla 01/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck David! Donation by Anne McLaughlin 26/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Biggles! Donation by Hilary Kinney 26/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

good luck from Eclipse Kitchens & Bedrooms Ltd Donation by barry walsh 26/08/09  

£50.00

David, does this mean you'll be trying to claim for a 2 seater plane on company expenses..?? Good luck!!! Donation by Eimear Hancock aka Dolores 25/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have fun. All the best, Chris. Donation by Chris Skwarka 25/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck David!!! Donation by Rebecca Travis 23/08/09  

Best of luck in your challenge............. Donation by Linda Jamshidi 21/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Goodluck captin Caulfield. Looper. :) Donation by Michael McCrea 20/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best with your high challenge Donation by Brenda Buchanan 20/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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