Cosford 2016
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Printed Date: 27 Apr 2024 at 6:55am
Topic: Cosford 2016
Posted By: Christopher Low
Subject: Cosford 2016
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 12:51pm
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OK, I can't resist any longer. Do we have any information regarding the Cosford 2016 Flightsim Show? This show is now very easily the highlight of my year, and I am keen to start talking about it! I loved my first show in 2014, enjoyed the 2015 show even more (and got to meet three other flight simmers the night before; I definitely want to do that again this year), so I am expecting Cosford 2016 to be awesomely spectacular!! Looking forward to seeing you guys again, and hopefully I will get the chance to meet lots of new people aswell. Expect me on the door an hour before it opens, as per usual  |
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Posted By: Rich
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 1:49pm
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Watch this space. We aren't too far away from being able to confirm the date... ------------- http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Just-Flight/15266573498" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: Christopher Low
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 2:20pm
Great news, Rich. I lasted two weeks longer this year before asking the question, so I am rather proud of myself  |
Posted By: wain
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2016 at 7:40am
| Somebody had to ask...waiting for new.. |
Posted By: Christopher Low
Date Posted: 16 Jun 2016 at 10:10am
Ticket purchased, downloaded, printed, and stored in a laser protected vault  |
Posted By: Christopher Low
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2016 at 1:52pm
I may be missing the obvious here, but......I don't see a link anywhere to the official website for the Cosford 2016 Flightsim Show. I don't use Facebook or Twitter, so it feels a bit lonely around here  |
Posted By: Christopher Low
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 2:13pm
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I have just noticed that a HS748 is in development. Very interesting. Hopefully I will be able to see more of this on October 8 |
Posted By: Christopher Low
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2016 at 10:00am
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T-45 days to the best event of the year |
Posted By: Voice of Reason
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2016 at 7:06pm
Thanks Christopher. Will you be there bright and early again this year?
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Christopher Low wrote:Posted By: Christopher Low
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2016 at 7:46pm
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You can count on that |
Posted By: Christopher Low
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2016 at 8:52am
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I have a meal organised the night before with two (or possibly three) other flight simmers, so I am starting the show weekend nice and early! |
Posted By: Christopher Low
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2016 at 4:29pm
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Just had an email which indicates that the doors will open at 9:30 AM this year. Is that correct? I will need to adjust my "early arrival" time if that is the case |
Posted By: Voice of Reason
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2016 at 4:05pm
That's correct Christopher. More time for everyone!
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Posted By: Christopher Low
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2016 at 6:05pm
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Is a floorplan available yet? |
Posted By: Christopher Low
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2016 at 12:36pm
T-12 days, folks! How am I possibly going to concentrate on 9 days work between now and then?  |
Posted By: vulcan
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2016 at 12:38pm
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What's the traffic situation like going to the show? |
Posted By: Christopher Low
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2016 at 5:46pm
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I get there nice and early (well before the door opens), and there are no traffic problems at that time (which will probably be around 8:45 AM this year). I do not know what it is like after that, but I can't imagine that excessive traffic is a serious issue. |
Posted By: vulcan
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2016 at 9:23pm
Thanks Chris, guess I'll have to try for about a 7am departure  Dave |
Posted By: Rich
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2016 at 10:16pm
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Hi chaps Floor plan is just about finalised. Keep your eyes out for it popping up next week sometime.  ------------- http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Just-Flight/15266573498" rel="nofollow"> |
Posted By: Christopher Low
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2016 at 9:01am
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Dave, It's worth noting that I am staying at a local Premier Travel Inn on Friday night, so my journey on the morning of Saturday October 8 will probably be no more than 15 minutes......shortly after I have enjoyed a full cooked English breakfast |
Posted By: whiskylima
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2016 at 12:08pm
| I will be there with the Sherburn Flight Simulator Group. Looking forward to another excellent day. Phil Ogden. |
Posted By: Christopher Low
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2016 at 2:09pm
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I will add your name to my list, Phil |
Posted By: Rich
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2016 at 11:41am
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Hi guys, Here's the floorplan for the show next week (ahh is it really next week??).  ------------- http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Just-Flight/15266573498" rel="nofollow"> |
Posted By: Christopher Low
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2016 at 1:55pm
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Thanks, Rich. Only five working days to go after today! |
Posted By: Christopher Low
Date Posted: 05 Oct 2016 at 8:46pm
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Congratulations on selling all of the advance tickets, guys. It looks like we are all set for another great flightsim show. See you there on Saturday! |
Posted By: BillC
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2016 at 7:36am
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Hi Christopher... I see from the floor plan that Ray's Concorde setup is under the Comet's Starboard wing...and if I recall correctly he is 6'7 tall.... Hope he doesn't damage that British icon.... See you all there Saturday Regards Bill ------------- BillC 0.9nm SW R03 EGOW |
Posted By: stewart1
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2016 at 9:25am
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not long to go now looking forward to flightsim 2016 this is the 4 year I have been to cosford for the show and still looking forward , se you Friday night Chris regards stewart ------------- sdb |
Posted By: Christopher Low
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2016 at 9:47am
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Looking forward to meeting Steve and your good self, Stewart. Kevin is still intending to try and get there, so I will keep you updated if I can. |
Posted By: Christopher Low
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2016 at 9:30am
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Just a quick message to say thank you to the Just Flight team for another enjoyable day at Cosford. It was great to talk to you guys again, and I appreciate the time and effort you put in to make it happen Thanks also to Stewart (and Steve) for a really enjoyable conversation over our evening meal on Friday night! |
Posted By: BillC
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2016 at 10:21am
Hi Chris.. I'll second that. I can only appreciate the effort in organisation for such an event. Must be hard work.  I really enjoyed it. Sorry I didn't meet you. There's a business op for somebody - sell a large name badge at the door, with a crayon. Make it mandatory to scrawl your handle on it - in large letters ! I must have spoken to dozens, but the noise level was a little too much for talking. So didn't get many names. Met 'Dougal', and a few RW fliers. As soon as I got in I headed for the JF stand. I was lucky enough to have a few minutes with Mark re the T1. Rich was busy, but managed to say hello. There was no chance later - the crowds were keeping them busy. Hope they had a good day also. Spent some time with Ray on his Concorde setup. Didn't see Andrew Wilson, though. I wanted a chat...Pity FSL weren't there. Regards Bill ------------- BillC 0.9nm SW R03 EGOW |
Posted By: Christopher Low
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2016 at 1:16pm
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You did meet me, Bill. I was the person who wandered over early to see Ray flying his Concorde |
Posted By: BillC
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2016 at 2:04pm
Ha ! You are correct, of course. I was up in the clouds ...  As I've mentioned, we should have our names/avsim/JF forum handles printed our foreheads  I met so many simmers there, had so many chats re simming....I get confused. I even met someone who had my EGOW scenery. I gave two simmers a lift near the Cosford crash gate (the one on the sharp right hander) on my 'Approach' at 0830. One chap had come all the way from Mumbai - I thought I was keen, but heck. Anyway, it saved them a longish walk. I dunno who our Asian friend was - but he insisted that FSL are going to release the P3d A320 soon...I wonder. When I pressed him about where he got his info from, he declined to answer... I took a few pics after I left you. My goodness, the number of cars there. At £4 a time, the RAF could afford to bring the Harriers back into service.... Looking forward to 2017... Regards Bill ------------- BillC 0.9nm SW R03 EGOW |
Posted By: Christopher Low
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2016 at 2:33pm
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I was listening to Andrew Wilson talking to Ray and a few others later in the day, and I am pretty sure that I heard him say that the P3D version of the FSL Airbus A320 is still a few weeks off yet. |
Posted By: BillC
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2016 at 6:59am
Thanks, Christopher. Yes, that's what I understand from the forums. I want it NOW. I did wish to chat with Andrew, sorry I missed him. I wanted to ask re two items that I have a problem with on their A320-X, Win 7's default text size being mandatory (I use 'Medium' with my Dell 30") when using this aircraft, and I'd like to see a flight plan 'text input' possible. (I use FS Commander, which gives you two options - text using Ctrl/C or a FP output to a compatible FMC). Regards Bill ------------- BillC 0.9nm SW R03 EGOW |
Posted By: sleightflight
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2016 at 8:11pm
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I'm kicking myself for not picking up the chipmunk at the show sale price. I had a flight on one of the shows setups after visiting the just flight stand and after leaving wished I'd gone back over and got it. |
Posted By: sleightflight
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2016 at 8:21pm
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I also had an enjoyable time at the show, it was very busy with people. I somehow missed the concorde set up though, it must of been buried by on lookers. |
Posted By: Voice of Reason
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2016 at 10:19pm
Email me at scott@justflight.com and I'll see what I can do for you..
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Posted By: sleightflight
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2016 at 9:50pm
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Hi Scott, E mail sent, thanks. |
Posted By: sleightflight
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2016 at 9:53pm
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Hi Scott, E mail sent, thanks. |