Boards A&A Tour of Casement Aerodrome.

Pat Dunne

westdub wrote: »

If you contact the Air Corps they will organise a visit for you...
http://www.aviationmuseum.eu/World/Europe/Ireland/Baldonnel/Air_Corps_Museum.htm

Hmmm....... sound like a great day. I wonder could we put together a dedicated Av & Air Bordsies tour of Casement?

Pat Dunne

I'd be happy to make contact with Casement, to see if they would facilitate a tour and organise it from there.

Let me know by PM if you're are interested.

You're on top on the list Fred.

Pat Dunne

Pat Dunne wrote: »

I'd be happy to make contact with Casement, to see if they would facilitate a tour and organise it from there.

Let me know by PM if you're are interested.

You're on top on the list Fred.

You're in the Co-Pilot seat muppet01

Peregrine

I think I suggested going to Baldonnel over the summer when we were discussing that beers in January. It's a great tour. I'd love to go if we're organising it.

Pat Dunne

Peregrine wrote: »

I think I suggested going to Baldonnel over the summer when we were discussing that beers in January. It's a great tour. I'd love to go if we're organising it.

Hi Peregrine in a couple of earlier posts I said, I'd put together a "dedicated Av & Air Bordsies tour of Casement".

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=96503535&postcount=6

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=96527397&postcount=7

If you're happy with that, do you want to grab Flight Engineer's seat?

Peregrine

Pat Dunne wrote: »

Hi Peregrine I'd be happy to put together a "dedicated Av & Air Bordsies tour of Casement".

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=96503535&postcount=6

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=96527397&postcount=7

If you're happy with that, do want to grab Flight Engineer's seat?

Sir, yes sir

Pat Dunne

Peregrine wrote: »

Sir, yes sir

Welcome aboard, FE Peregrine:)
Now, whose up for Navigator and Radio Operator's , positions?


Note:
I've asked the Mods if they might split this section of the topic and make it a stand alone, so as it wouldn't be confused with the South Dublin County Council tour on Aug 27th.

lord lucan

A separate thread for a potential tour of Casement Aerodrome for Boards.ie A&A posters.

Noxegon

I'd very much like to go along with my partner.

Stealthirl

I would be interested depending on day and time as i work shift

Pat Dunne

Noxegon wrote: »

I'd very much like to go along with my partner.

Thanks Noxegon and Partner. Navigator and Radio Operator's seats now gone.

Anyone else out there who wants to sign up to our crew?

What I will do is contact Casement on Monday, requesting the availability of a tour.
I will also ask, what day's are available for tours.
Also if a there is minimum number of visitors required for a tour.

As soon as I have a response I let everyone know.

Pat Dunne

Stealthirl wrote: »

I would be interested depending on day and time as i work shift

Cheers Stealthirl , will put you on the list and get back to you as soon as I have response from Casement.

Pat Dunne

Final update of the evening:

So far 12 people have contacted me in regard of our proposed tour of Casement.

Just to let you know that I will be making contact first thing Monday and I will be back to everyone just as soon as I get a response from the authorities in Casement.

Please feel free to give me a shout if you want your name included on the list.

Many thanks to everyone who have got in touch so far.

Please bear in mind that the Museum is only open Monday to Friday, during business hours.

Cheers
Pat

westdub

Pat Dunne wrote: »

Thanks Noxegon and Partner. Navigator and Radio Operator's seats now gone.

Anyone else out there who wants to sign up to our crew?

What I will do is contact Casement on Monday, requesting the availability of a tour.
I will also ask, what day's are available for tours.
Also if a there is minimum number of visitors required for a tour.

As soon as I have a response I let everyone know.

As someone who has done this before you will be better off finding a date or even two that suits everyone that wants to go on the tour before contacting the Air Corps,and also have the names and details of all attending ,They will ask you what day you want to go and how many will be coming, if you know beforehand it will speed things up for you, the tours of Baldonnel are on week days, Mon to Fri and usually start at 10.00 and run until lunchtime..

Noxegon

I would agree with that

I'd suggest planning some distance out so people can book annual leave if needed.

Mondays work best here.

islanderre

I'd definitely be interested if I'm in not working....... I'm a 12 hour shift worker too so hard to get time off sometimes due to having to get cover.

Cheers Pat for making the enquiry.

Islanderre

jimbis

Put me down on the list for definite. I'm adaptable enough time/date wise.

Nforce

I'd be interested in going too, am flexible with dates too.

Dublinflyer

You guys should ask for one of Dublin as well, we have groups in here all the time.

MuffinsDa

Dublinflyer wrote: »

You guys should ask for one of Dublin as well, we have groups in here all the time.

Dublin as in EIDW? That sounds good if possible at all!

Pat Dunne

Dublinflyer wrote: »

You guys should ask for one of Dublin as well, we have groups in here all the time.

Thanks Dublinflyer, I'll get this one over the line first and perhaps talk with you at a later stage.

If people want to set up their own "Dublin tour" topic, go for it

Could we stay on topic with Casement here, many thanks.

Tenger

Indeed Pat. Lets see how the first attempt at a Boards A&A tour goes before we start looking ahead. First thing is to ensure Pat gets the numbers that he needs, but also the reliability of those numbers. Its easy to get 10-15 names, harder to get those 15 people standing there on the day.

ie. I am shift work with limited shift change ability, so have not added my name to Casement in order to prevent dropping out halfway through.

Peregrine

I'm available pretty much every day until mid September.

andy_g

im the same as tenger but if i know a ate and time im good

FWVT

Count me in

crosstownk

Myself and another are very interested in this. We're weekday workers so will be counting on getting annual leave once the date is confirmed.

L1011

I'm interested and have quite flexible work arrangements as goes dates / time of day

notuslimited

Count me in.

b318isp

If some dates are proposed, I could be interested depending on work schedule.

Pat Dunne

Just to let everyone know, that I have contaced Casement and I am currently waiting for the museum curator to contact me back.

I will ask if there is a day available during the last week of August. If this is not available I will go to "Plan B" and ask if there is a day during the first week of Septmber available.

Just as soon as I have contact back I will let everyone know.

Many thanks to all who have contacted me in the last few days.

Cheers
Pat

Pat Dunne

Just to let everyone know that I have received the following reply from Casement in regard of our proposed tour.

Dear Sir or Madam,

Thank you for your inquiry regarding a tour of Baldonnel, home of the Irish Air Corps.

In order to be permitted to tour Baldonnel you must supply the following information & comply with these instructions;

a. The Name, Address & Contact Telephone Number of every adult in your group, youth club, society, etc, plus the amount of children.
b. The vehicle Registration Number, Make & Type of all vehicles belonging to your group, youth club, society that you intend to utilise to travel in to Casement Aerodrome.
c. These vehicles must be taxed, insured & have NCT if applicable.
d. You must ensure you group follow all the instructions of the tour guide.
e. For every ten children there must be one adult supervisor.
f. Health & Safety brief will be given on arrival to Baldonnel.
g. There is NO CHARGE for a tour of Baldonnel & NO GRATUITIES, MONIES or REWARDS can be accepted.
h. Tours normally last no longer than 2 hours.
i. Tours may be cancelled at short notice due to operational reasons but we will endeavour to inform you in advance.
j. Photography is permitted in certain areas and your tour guide will explain in detail on your arrival.
k. Tours normally commence at 1000hrs.

Regards

RSMs Office
No5 Support Wing
Casement Aerodrome
Baldonnel

I have proposed Friday 28th August as our first date, followed by Wednesday 2nd September as our alternative date.

So please PM me your name, address and telephone number.
Followed by the registration, make and type of your vehicle.
If you are bringing children please let me know the number you will be bringing.

Please only send me the required information by Private Message before 3:00pm Friday 14th August

Pat Dunne

I have received a response to my email requesting a date and Friday 28th August 10:00am is free.

So please PM me your name, address and telephone number.
Followed by the registration, make and type of your vehicle.
If you are bringing children please let me know the number you intend to bring.

Please only send me the required information by Private Message before 3:00pm Friday 14th August

Noxegon

Friday 28th August isn't feasible for us unfortunately. Take loads of photos though

Nforce

Details sent. 28th August is fine for me.

Thanks again for organising this.:)

Pat Dunne

A big thank you, to everyone who have already sent me their details.

Remember, for those of you who haven't already, the cut off is 3:00pm, Friday 14th (tomorrow).

Really looking forward to the day

Stealthirl

Slight issue iv just changed cars and its out of tax untill i get the logbook ?
I can offer a lift if anyone needs it if the tax thing is not an issue

jimbis

Stealthirl wrote: »

Slight issue iv just changed cars and its out of tax untill i get the logbook ?
I can offer a lift if anyone needs it if the tax thing is not an issue

My nct retest is on Tuesday damo so if I pass you can jump in mine. That goes for anyone else needing a lift, I'll be coming from sandyford with 2/3 free seats.

Pat Dunne

Many thanks to everyone who contacted me over the last few days for our tour of Casement Aerodrome.

I can confirm that the following members have contacted me and will be included on the list for the tour.

crosstownk +1
FWVT
INPUT INNPUT +1
islanderre
Jimbis +1
L1011
martinsvi +1
NForce +1
notuslimited
Peregrine
PukkaStukka +2
scousemouse +1
Stealthirl
WTSIB +3

Looking forward to a great day in Baldonnell.

Pat Dunne

Just to let everyone know that I have sent on the list of people who will be attending on Friday 28th August and I have now closed the list.

Many thanks to all who contacted me and let hope we can turn this into an annual event.

Cheers
Pat

Fred Swanson

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Pat Dunne

Fred Swanson wrote: »

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Cheers Fred,
Hopefully you'll be able to make the next one.

All the best
Pat

N64

Shame I missed this I'd be up for a Dublin airport tour for sure Have fun guys.

martinsvi

regarding the Dublin airport - IAA does open days for Pilots and Student pilots only, there's no museum there so I don't think IAA or DAA will bother. That's not to say that one should not try and get in touch with them, but I have serious doubts about it. Having been there for the pilot open days and seeing how much effort it actually takes to move groups around efficiently and orderly, I don't think they will be keen to double their efforts for general public.

but as I say, I'd love to be proven wrong

Pat Dunne

N64 wrote: »

Shame I missed this I'd be up for a Dublin airport tour for sure Have fun guys.

Thanks N64.
Will be taking plenty of photos on the day and will post up a selection here.

Pat Dunne

Just to let everyone know that our flight plan has been approved by the Sgt Major's Office at Casement and we are all set for our tour next Friday morning :):)

I will send everyone a PM over the course of this weekend, so as to confirm times and meet up point etc.

Pat Dunne

Hi Folks
I hope by this stage that everyone has received a PM from me, with details of our tour this coming Friday

Really looking forward to the day and meeting up with you all.
If anyone need clarification or information, I have included my phone number in the PM

See you all on Friday.
Pat

L1011

Excellent tour. Much thanks to Pat for organising and the IAC for having us

crosstownk

Fantastic tour. I wasn't expecting to get up that close to the aircraft. Very interesting.

Many thanks, Pat.

PukkaStukka

Couldn't have asked for better! Really enjoyable and thank you so much for organising this Pat. There were a lot of very happy children there today, some of whom were in there 40's!!

notuslimited

Thanks Pat. Really enjoyed the morning.

_Tombstone_

I couldn't get to this, is their always Tours going that one could join if they contact Casement?