OK, the devil whispering in my ear became too difficult to ignore, so I’ve added a couple of Mickey’s photos which I felt added to the video. I also made a couple of other very minor tweaks, which you may or may not notice. This version (1_2) now draws this exercise to a close. (I seem to remmber saying that before, so how did we get here? 
but this time I really am done.)
I leave it to Peter to update the Vimeo/YouTube videos as necessary.
Video file replaced on Vimeo
Thank you! Now proudly stored in my virtual video-library!
And finally here is my trip writeup
https://peter2000.co.uk/aviation/lecd/index.html
This is the first writeup I have found time for (a day or so) in two years!
I knew I was missing something in this thread. Now we can call it complete!
Thx @Peter, @aart, @Aerosteve, @Dan, @dublinpilot and all others that contributed to the success of this meetup!
Told my wife that there are some folks left in this world who seem to appreciate what I do. Never seen such a blank stare in my life followed by “that must be a collection of really weird freaks”. Hmm, sometimes people from the outside can really touch an open nerve, no?
As I have said earlier, the work of organising a fly-in is not that challenging as the pilots involved are adults and don’t need hand-holding. It’s more about providing some info and being in touch with the airport to alert them that a group is coming. So anyone here should not shy away from ‘facilitating’ one, which is the better word. France would be ideal, as it is central to most of us, and is so aviation-friendly. But then again, there is AERO F’hafen which can be seen as a fly-in, although nothing beats going to a friendly field and spend time with each other on the apron and be flexible to do some group flying while there.
Having said that, I’m fine facilitating another one if there is interest. Best would be just after summer, late Sept, early Oct, because there would be plenty of accommodation, it’s not searing hot and there is still a reasonable chance of good en-route wx for you Northeners. Three suggestions:
1. LEAP Ampuriabrava. Very active parajumper field. Good rwy, near the sea. The nice city of Girona nearby. Flying excursion into the Pyrenees an option. Privately run, easy. VFR-only but very rarely IMC. AVGAS and JetA available.
2. LECN Castellon (not to be mistaken for LECH, the big AENA Castellon field). Right on the beach (make an over-run and all you need to do is step out of your aircraft and go swim). Rwy is asphalt, a little rough but doable. No city nearby, so this is a beach destination. A flying excursion into Spain’s hinterland is always interesting. VFR-only but very rarely IMC. AVGAS, Mogas and JetA available. Here:
3. Come to ‘my’ field! Short of the adventures of @Dan @terbang @loco and others, this is the best-value-for money adventure you can get. I’ll set up bunk beds in my hangar at a reasonable price, find some local bridges for the renegades amongst us to sleep under at a discount. Will arrange for daytime activities consisting of clearing stones from the runway and gently remove non-radio traffic. That would be turtles. 800 m rwy into the prevailing wind and an illegal 200 m one if the Tramuntana really blows. Mogas available through my cans, reasonable surcharge.
I just asked Mrs. terbang, option three would be the most tempting but we would come to the other two as well if we can fit it in. What approximate date do you have in mind? September or October would be no problem for us.
Sounds all good!
Would be good to plan some dates well before to make arrangements…
