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My story

 

Wow, what a turnout! Over 60 pilots turned up for the weekend Rally, from all over the country and from Belgium too! Everyone was excited about the flight around our Capital City, and maps were prepared, re-fuelling arranged and loads of cash given to such a good cause in the form of launch and camping fees at Barry's field at Homestead Farm, Wanborough.

Unfortunately, the Weather Gods were not with us 100%! Some braver-than-I pilots set off Saturday morning, in windy conditions. They did amazingly well, flying to the Reading area before either getting ground crew to pick them up or take them further along the course for a late evening flight. The rest of us decided mid afternoon to cut our losses and drive to our supposed 'overnight stop' at Damyns Hall. Here a lot of pilots flew until dark, making the most of the evening wind gradient. Yet more money was raised from launch fees...thanks guys and girls!!

We all had our fingers crossed that Sunday would be less windy...we had arranged for a 6am start, yet the wind was still too be a step too far for most. That said, a group of pilots did set off to fly the final 94km leg back to Guildford. A few turned back, a handful landed at Clacket Lane Services, a couple at Tracey's field in Sutton, and a hardy 2 flew all the way back to Barry's Place (well done Andy and Chris!).

The weekend was great fun, and hats off to those who flew some sections of the route. Great people and great fun!

3 days later, the Weather Gods were in a better mood. A flyable window appeared the Wednesday and Thursday following the Rally....so very last minute myself, Michel, Tom and Ben decided to bite the bullet and give it a go. Setting off late on the Wednesday we got as far as Potter's Bar by dark, sleeping in a hedgerow and flying the second leg early Thursday morning! We had no ground crew and refuelled at petrol stations along the way. We proved that when the weaher permits, the flight is fantastic.

Hopefully next year all pilots will make it round...if not before!

The money raised is fantastic. A wholehearted thanks from myself to all who have donated.

Every penny really does count!

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Thanks again

Laura Turner

good on ya laura. Donation by powerlord_stu 05/05/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Well done Michel, Laura and everyone who organised. Shame about the weather. I want to be part of it next time. Donation by Henry 27/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

what launch fee at Damsyn Hall? Donation by tony 27/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Jenny Debeaux 21/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

My boys have completed a 32 mile cycle ride for St Lukes but nothing as an impressive as what you have just done.Congratulations hope it went well. Donation by Paula Silvester 20/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I will never forget the care St Luke's gave my dad when he was dying. Good luck and thank you Donation by Fran 20/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Fantastic flight for a fantastic cause Donation by Steve Scruton 19/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great work Donation by alex heron 19/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have fun! Donation by Edwardo 19/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

My Dad spent his last days in a St Luke's; there is no better place. Good Luck all you intrepid aviators! Wish I was in UK flying with you. Donation by "Grandad" 18/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Great Adventure. hopefully your @ a 1000' while I write this :) Donation by Bob Eames 18/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck in Completing this Worthy Challenge Everyone. Best Wishes to all the Pilots. Blue Skies and Safe Landings. www.ukppg.com Donation by UKPPG - Nikki Davies 17/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Looking forward to seeing pictures and reports of the rally! Donation by Jon Moore 17/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

milk, no sugar - go girl Donation by steve whitaker 17/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

great event; fantastic cause to support; thanks for your hard work Donation by francis 17/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck with event and sponsorship, Thanks Michel for teaching me to fly in 1999, I finally turned to the dark side and bought a motor :0 Donation by Simon Fawcett 17/04/09  

£50.00

Good luck Michel. I should've joined in really but times against me Donation by David Govier 14/04/09  

£50.00

Good cause. Donation by Alain Townsend 12/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

A worthy cause... and should be excellent fun into the bargain! Looking forward to it. Donation by Barney Townsend 12/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

The M25 from the air has got to be better than sitting on it in a car! Good Luck! x Donation by Alice Windsor 05/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Can't wait. Good cause! Donation by Ricky 05/04/09  

£20.00
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