Sorry I’ve been slow to reply to this one – been on a course for a few days and away from a PC.

Les B – your points are VERY valid. I/We made a distinct effort to sort out disabled/mobility impaired parking closer to the gate last time (the first year it wasnt thought about 😮 ) but didnt think about the somme like conditions…:o we are learning though mate and hope we can do something better for next year.

BM/LandS – no rocket bike!

EN830 – pissing myself laughing….:D

Ozplane – again i fully understand your point, it has been noted.

Unfortunately we cant please everyone all of the time, but as volunteers we do try and do our best. Unlike other venues which have hardstanding a go go, we have a grass drome which is only used for a ‘proper’ airshow every two years.

I was up at 0430 in full WW2 combat gear letting traders in when it was raining stairrods -I was absolutely soaked to the skin as Rob and Niall will tell you!

We DO want your feedback especially at this stage so we can PLAN AHEAD.

Be interested to hear from anyone who was particularly impressed by a display act – perhaps slightly off the beaten track.

At Sywell we do try to be a bit different… as stated above there are a few anniversaries next year.

A WW1 section is a must (if the chaps get off their bottom and finish the BE2!! 🙂 ) and the idea of, well if not an air race, a tail wander (if not a tail ‘chase’) by some period aircraft in a racing stylee is a lovely idea, and one which AH would have approved of I’m sure.

The 1930s feel of Sywell is at its heart though, there will always be a warbird element but not much modern kit, though if for variation you feel the need for a Typhoon – let us know!!! We really do rate your input chaps,

We have to balance acts with cost #1 vs how they fit into the show.

For example, I love the Huey, but as brilliant as it is, it doesnt really sit in with the 30’s feel and by its nature is quite expensive to operate and hence hire out. We trade off then between one act with impact like the Huey as against 1, 2, 3 or 4, smaller acts with lower running costs.

At the end of the day, the mission is to raise as much dosh for the Air Ambulance as possible. .. we are getting there but it takes time to LEARN from our mistakes and also to build up a following/goodwill…

Over to you lot!

ATB

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