Is it time for a Scottish meet?

[FPVSimon]

There seem to be more of us appearing on here.  Anyone fancy a meet?  If so, where? 

How about posting below your location, whether you are a mulitrotor sort of pilot or fixed wing (or swing both ways!) and we can try to come up with a date and a location that suits the majority.

[FPVSimon]

So I guess I should go first.

I'm in Dunfermline and mainly into multi's but I intend to also try a plank.

[Jumpy07]

Multirotor's of various sizes and configs..    Crius / APM 2.5 / Naza M

Balloch / Loch Lomond based

[Skipper Billy]

3 of us here in Oban/Mull area flying FPV hex's, and electric FPV foamies of various types, helis electric, gassers and turbine, waterplanes, gliders - you name it!!!!

We are willing to travel anywhere in Scotland that's south of the Great Glen.

[electrotor]

Aberdeenshire.
There's maybe about 4 of us up here but I have only ever flown with Thundead and another guy who doesn't post on this Forum.

Fixed wing for me as I don't have enough confidence yet to try my multi.

[Rudeboy]

Montrose here, flying multi's only, Discovery and Phantom, up for a meet sometime but due to my work (ad hoc offshore) it'll be hit and miss whether I can make it or not so any date is fine with me, location might be a problem as due to being a bad boy on the bikes I have been relieved of my license for a wee while.... but if there's a train station then I'm good!!

[tomg]

I'm in Inverness and fly a Discovery, Scottish meet sounds good, will try and make it along.  There's a few guys I fly with who may be interested.

[FPVSimon]

Looking at the spread of locations, somewhere between Crieff and Perth seems to be the median. This would mean a drive of about 2hrs (according to Google maps) for the guys from Oban, Inverness and Aberdeen. I did try looking at somewhere further north such as Newtonmore but it increases the time for those on the east and west coast.

I guess we need to settle on a venue first before we go for a date.

How far are you prepared to drive?

Over to you guys for suggestions.

[Jumpy07]

What about the Commando monument at Spean Bridge ? .. been thinking about that location for a while.. its quite high and you would have a great view of all the action.. Those coming from the east can cut over to Invergary



https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=commando+monument+spean+bridge&aq=&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=6.607415,21.643066&vpsrc=6&t=h&ie=UTF8&hq=commando+monument&hnear=Spean+Bridge,+Highland,+United+Kingdom&ll=56.902535,-4.943676&spn=0.023856,0.084543&z=14&iwloc=A&cid=9661076932818560158

[Skipper Billy]

Spean Bridge is cool for the Oban Mafia or can I suggest Crieff Hydro - its owned by a pal of mine and I am sure he would give us permission to fly in the grounds of the Hotel.

[electrotor]

Perth/Crieff area sounds good.
Round about Dunkeld is nice too and close to the A9.

[Jumpy07]

Happy with Crief...  lot nearer me ..  :D

Duke's Pass near Aberfoyle would also be a great place..

[FPVSimon]

The Memorial at Spean Birdge does tend to attract rather a lot of tourists which could be a problem.  Also it would mean that the drive from Aberdeen si well over three hours.
I like the idea of Dukes pass but again it is over three hours for those from Aberdeen and Inverness. Is there anywhere suitable there for fixed wing to land?

[Jumpy07]

The single track road runs over the hill from Aberfoyle..    most of the ground is grass and heather.. 

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=dukes+pass&safe=off&ie=UTF-8&ei=WXA0UcqAMMmKhQfw3IDgBQ&sqi=2&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAg

[Skipper Billy]

Callander would be ok for us - depending upon timing. If its before Easter then thats OK but the Oban mafia are all involved in the leisure industry and we all work every weekend from Easter onwards. So for us - the sooner the better!!!  I am also expecting a hospital appointment in the post any day that will put me out of action for a fortnight.