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Race Day - 4th October
Race Day - 4th October
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weathers not looking the best so i'm still debating whether to go or not, think it might be a last minute decision if it shows any sign of getting better.
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The weather forecast for Sunday is currently light showers and a gentle breeze which on its own is not ideal but not too bad. I'm more concerned with the forecast for Saturday with heavy rain and the impact that could have.
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Do we think the grass strip will get waterlogged? Could the event get cancelled? Also think the cars might be bogged down...
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The airfield is pretty well drained after a lot of drainage works over the last 10 years but there may be puddles which could easily be avoided
These are my individual views and not to be taken as official posts from The Shuttleworth Trust or The SVAS
Re: Race Day - 4th October
Cancelled due to forecast weather conditions and waterlogged ground, according to SVAS Facebook group.
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Official statement from The Shuttleworth Collection
With great regret, we are cancelling our Racing Celebration Drive-In Air Display tomorrow Sunday 4 October. The weather forecast has continued to deteriorate and the conditions on our grass paddocks and taxiways are very sodden. The ground conditions may be unsafe for the vehicles and the wind conditions will limit almost all the flying. Ticket holders will be refunded the full price of their tickets and we hope to have a more successful event next year. Shuttleworth will be open tomorrow as a visitor attraction with its normal entry conditions.
With great regret, we are cancelling our Racing Celebration Drive-In Air Display tomorrow Sunday 4 October. The weather forecast has continued to deteriorate and the conditions on our grass paddocks and taxiways are very sodden. The ground conditions may be unsafe for the vehicles and the wind conditions will limit almost all the flying. Ticket holders will be refunded the full price of their tickets and we hope to have a more successful event next year. Shuttleworth will be open tomorrow as a visitor attraction with its normal entry conditions.
These are my individual views and not to be taken as official posts from The Shuttleworth Trust or The SVAS
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Even though I had been expecting that announcement after all the rain we have had, I'm still disappointed.
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And so ends a very curious airshow season. Oh well, let us hope May 2021 brings better news for us all.
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Drat, this will be the first year in nearly 50 years that I will not have visited an airshow of any type what
so ever. Very disappointed.
so ever. Very disappointed.
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Yes me too
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As far as I am aware the Showcase Day at IWM Duxford on October 10th has not (yet) been cancelled and includes a line up which would not disgrace many smaller shows in a normal year so no, the season is not yet (officially) over.
I do share the disappointment at the cancellation of Race Day; always an enjoyable day....
nothing is confirmed at a show until its u/c hits the tarmac or it is running in for its display.....
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Technically showcase days are not airshows although they effectively are!
- Pen Pusher
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Re: Race Day - 4th October
The man from the CAA has been there and approved it and he says yes it's not an air show.
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That does not agree with the published regulations. Whether there is or is not a difference between "an air show" and "a flying display" is probably a matter for a lawyer; but as far as CAP 403 (and therefore the law) is concerned, the same regulations apply.
CAP 403.3.1 wrote:
a) Flying Display - Any flying activity deliberately performed for the purpose of
providing an exhibition or entertainment at an advertised event open to the public.
(Article 255 of the ANO)
nothing is confirmed at a show until its u/c hits the tarmac or it is running in for its display.....
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Then report it to the man from the CAA. He's the one who said yes.
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Re: Race Day - 4th October
If you'd like to see some Shuttleworth action then I've made one of our films from the Collection available to view FREE for the next couple of days https://wingstv.uscreen.io/programs/shu ... ryId=25791