General views of the flying site
Essential maintenance March 2006
Colin, Andy, Jim and John - But who was behind the camera?
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Eight months on
8 months on from the opening of the new site the ground has settled somewhat revealing ruts, bumps and debris from the old power station. A roller was hired to smooth out the field. |
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Permanent safety fence goes in
After a few months trial the permanent safety fence is errected. |
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Jim's on a roll
Everyone clears the field as Jim hits the throttle! |
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Ooooohhhhhhh Errrrrrrrr !!
The roller needed a hand with some of the larger "lumps"! |
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Click the thumbnail for a larger view
Some views of the site in mid 2005 and the
old caravan
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Approach
The approach road to the flying site |
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The gate
Secure gates with sign at the entrance to FCMFA's site form the conservation area car park |
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Pits area
Crushed tarmac waiting to be spread in the pits area |
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Pits area
One of the two raised benches in the pits area |
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From the pits
View from the pits area towards the club house and club car parking area |
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The club house
View from the secure club car park of the club house and the pits area behind the safety fencing |
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Fitting out
Colin, Jim and Andy have made a superb job of lining the container. Shown here during construction |
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How it was
The caravan on the old site in 2002 before development by Lancashire County council |
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