Thank you all for your kind words. I’m glad it has piqued the interest of some forum members. ABAR hasn’t been an annual event in the past but there is talk of potentially making it so, assuming there is enough interest. I’ll keep you informed of any developments.
Great to meet you too Howard!
I hope this works – above link to a video of my approach and landing at Oban during the ABAR 2014 tour.
Howard
Interesting about the Heathrow transit – I’ve always gone the “long” way round! Can i call them up for laughs for a transit? Heading down that way to the Goodwood Festival of Speed tomorrow actually?
Re. Video of Oban – What caused the wobble at about 6 minutes, when taxiing? Is it image stabilisation locking onto the prop?
Can i call them up for laughs for a transit?
I don’t see any reason why not. I believe the usual clearance is Burnham→Ascot not above 1000ft. Give them a try on 125.625 in plenty of time. My understanding is that you may be declined if there is an aircraft using that route at the same time in the opposite direction – something to do with separation. But if you don’t ask, you don’t get :)
Great write up Rob,
Well done for posting this honest and inspirational account of the ABAR14.
You really earned your zone transit spurs, and the ABAR prize.
I am glad you enjoyed our Glenforsa flight together with Andrew, as you say, a great day out.
And thanks for "persuading the MOD to stop firing at us!
Keep up the flying and writing, and let us know if you are up for more adventures?
Marcus
Nice video Howard – what camera / software?
