2008-2009 Season

The new fly-in season is nearly on us. I hope you've booked the dates in your diary now.

See you on the field soon.

Repeat of the last FOUR years:

Once again I have been asked to fill the sky with colour. Who can help?

It is a brilliant site to fly.

Let me know if you can come.


When? Sunday 6th July 2008 12:30 to 5pm

Where?

http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Wheatmore%20Farm&pc=B756JP&icon=x]Wheatmore Farm

Cost? £1.50 and can be purchased on the day

Last year 2000 people came in the sunshine to enjoy our family fun day. This year, many of the elements that made it such a fantastic day will be the same as well as some added extras: Rodeo Bull, Pirate Ship, Gladiator Duel Bouncy Castles x 2, Velcro Wall, Bungee Run Eliminator, Penalty Shoot Out, Donkey Rides, Tuck Tent, Tug of War, Face Painting, Rounders, 3-Legged Races and much more!

Edit:

Great day out. Thanks to Terry and Pete for coming and flying kites. Here is a KAP shot:

Last fly in for the summer 11th May.

Sunday 11th May will be the last fly in until September, with so many other festivals on, and the return of the cows. Don't forget there is a small admission charge for cars after 11.00a.m.

This doesn't mean there won't be any flying at other times. Certainly I will be in the park a few time a week if you want to contact me and link up (use MKF forum, or post here).

Enjoy your summer and see you on the 11th May or in the Autumn.

John

13th April 2008 - MKF fly-in, Sutton Park - Boldmere Gate.

Don’t forget fly-in this Sunday 13th April 2008, starts 9.30am til 2.00pm
Arrive before 11.00am for free parking, after 11.00am til 6.00pm £1.50 per car
Forecast for Sunday:

Sunday
Partly Cloudy. High: 50° F. / 10° C. Wind WSW 7 mph. / 11.2 km/h.

Admission charges for Sutton Park

Just a quick reminder for those not in the know, there is an entry charge for vehicles to Sutton Park on Sundays and Bank Holidays between 1st April and early September, between the hours of 11.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. If you arrive before or after these times, or on other days, it is still free. This year the charges have gone up to £1.50 per vehicle.

9th March 2008 - MKF Stan Lunn Memorial fly-in, Sutton Park - Boldmere Gate.

Taken from e-mail from Ian:

As you may have heard one of the main attendees of the Boldmere Gate fly-in Stan Lunn died recently.

The Funeral was held last Wednesday and was attended by Ian and Julie Wilson, Jim Cronin, David & Anne Buckland and Mike S-P as friends and representatives of MKF along with his close friends and family.

Ian has spoken to Stan’s family and with their agreement it has been decided to dedicate the March 9th Fly-in to Stan, and in memory of him it will be called the MKF Stan Lunn Memorial fly-in, Sutton Park - Boldmere Gate.

We will be holding a minutes silence at 12pm after which we will release three black helium balloons with a simple card attached.

If you would like to attend and say your goodbyes to one of our best and cherished friends and would like to add your name to the card then please come along.

The Fly-in’ starts at the usual time of 9.30am and finishes at 2pm at the usual place Sutton Park, Boldmere Gate, Sutton Coldfield, near Birmingham, West Midlands.

See details to the left.

Thanks to Ian for arranging this.

Winter League Cup Final -27th April 2007

If you are interested in the winter leagues, the final is on 27th April at Hatton Country World.

The figures are here

STACK/MKF Sport Kite Winter League Results 10th February 2008

Results for Precision events:
Dual Line Individual...

1. Keith Griffiths 100%
2. Vee Griffiths 83.2%
3. Keith Bleepy Barlow 82.7%
4. Bryan Beasley 82.6%
5. John Williams 82.0%
6. Terry Walker 71.9%
7. Jess 68.6%

Dual Line Pairs.....

1. 2 Can (John Williams and Bryan Beasley) 100%
2. K2 ( Keiths (Griffiths and Bleepy)) 96.7%
3. Diolych yn Vowel (Vee Griffith and Dave Salmon) 93.9%
4. Witch Ones (Vee and Jess) 82.1%

Dual Line Team International...

1. England (The Franchise) 100%
2. Wales 73.5%

Tricks Party Thingy results...
EXP / Master

1. Bryan Imposed 31 - Ballet 19 - Total 50
2. Neil E Scratch (poorly ankle don't you know)

Novice

1. Keith Griffiths Imposed 21.5 - Ballet 9 - Total 30.5
2. Vee Griffiths Imposed 19 - Ballet 10 - Total 29
3. John Williams Imposed 19 - Ballet - 10 Total 29
4. Keith Bleepy Barlow Imposed 15.5 - Ballet 12 - Total 27.5

Well done all.
Great day in beautiful weather. Thanks to all who came to the league and the fly in.