Spotters: Wings And Wheels Ursel, 18-19 augustus 2007

[AirSmetten]

Hi fellows!

As most of you probably already noticed, the Wings-part of Wings & Wheels at Ursel, taking place on August 18-19 2007, will see a considerable increase in size compared to earlier editions. Apart from the aircraft that have already been announced, some more goodies are in the pipeline, so make sure you keep an eye on the official website over the next few months.

This is good news for us, spotters. Wings & Wheels is a smaller event than some airshows, which offers better opportunities to meet the crews of the attending aircraft, not to mention have a chat with other aircraft enthusiasts! It is also an event which attracts aircraft which are not seen as often on the regular airshow circuit.

Of course, many photographers want more than just the opportunity to see the aircraft on the ground in the static display.

Last year, quite a few people inquired about the arrival times of the aircraft on Friday.

This is why this year, we plan to have a dedicated viewing area on-base on Friday August 17 with the sun in the back, not too far from where the aircraft touch down. This is no doubt interesting for those among us looking for a different shot than a landing aircraft with its gear down. When all aircraft have landed, there could also be the possibility to take some additional shots of the planes before they are fenced in for the public and a drink at one of the many concession stands afterwards, while the wheels-participants set up their camps. Also on Friday August 17, between 15:00-16:00, a special visitor will be doing some fly-bys for the spotters.

All of this is a special offer for only 10 Euro, which would include access to the airfield on Friday August 17 to watch the arrival of most of the static aircraft (8:00-12:00, plus the fly-bys of a special visitor) and on either Saturday or Sunday. On Sunday August 19, many of the participants will leave Ursel weather permitting. There will not be a special area for spotters then, but you can still see them taxi out and take off.

Details will follow soon on the official website.

Greetings Rick and Chris

[AirSmetten]

Important spotters news
In case anyone is still interested in registering for the spottersday/morning on Friday August 17, the final registration day is Thursday August 9. For organizational reasons, any registration after this date cannot be accepted anymore. You will only be able

More information about this spottersday can be found on the official website: http://www.wingsandwheels.be

Don't miss this chance!

[Fabke]

I'm subscribed and will be there

[Bottie]

Last year, quite a few people inquired about the arrival times of the aircraft on Friday.

Or should we say 'quite a few people were there and watched for free, why don't get some income from that also' ?

Nothing personal Rick, but all the fuss around W&W make me think the only thing that counts is $$$. Before finding some new sources to get some money in the pocket, make sure when you ask people to pay at the entrance on sunday to watch all the vehicles, that all the participants are still there. Last year I went also, I arrived, I paid and more than half of participants were already leaving or preparing to leave ... It's not the first year I, and not only me, have this remark.

I know there's a lof of effort and energy required to organise something like wings and wheels, but before starting something new, make sure all the rest is well arranged, I'm happy to hear the shuttlebusses are back

To avoid misunderstandings, I certainly don't have any problem at all to pay for something, but only when I pay for something, I expect I receive what I've paid for, and that's not seeing a bunch of vehicles that are being loaded on the trucks to leave or a traffic jam of participants while they leave the airfield

[EPO]

Propably i go take a look in the weekend =).

You can see and stand at halfway the runway at the end of the dead end street 'brugstraat' - 9910 Ursel . See mappy for details. There's just a single lane with as good as no parking place so that's why the organisators maked a vieuwing spot i guess.

[stieglitz]

but all the fuss around W&W make me think the only thing that counts is $$$.

It makes me very sad to read this comment. As a person who already spend more than 500 hrs of work (as a volunteer = FOR FREE) to prepare WAW this year. I can say that WAW is a complete non-profit event. ALL our income goes to good causes as you shurely must know.

The entry price for this year is 8 euro. This is not much compared to an other (non-funded) event. This year, we have made the program more complete with a lot more things to de there. (more bands and artists will preform at our event, pipebands, ...) Please check the wesite.

I arrived, I paid and more than half of participants were already leaving or preparing to leave ...

You can't see everything at WAW in 2 hours. So if you arrive after 15.30h on sunday, you may be faced with this again. There is much to see this year (even on the sunday afternoon with the eurofighter flypass). Look at the program on the website to make shure that you get there in time.

Thank you.

Stieglitz

Webmaster & Assistent Wings
Wings And Wheels 2007

[Bottie]

but all the fuss around W&W make me think the only thing that counts is $$$.

It makes me very sad to read this comment. As a person who already spend more than 500 hrs of work (as a volunteer = FOR FREE) to prepare WAW this year. I can say that WAW is a complete non-profit event. ALL our income goes to good causes as you shurely must know.

The entry price for this year is 8 euro. This is not much compared to an other (non-funded) event. This year, we have made the program more complete with a lot more things to de there. (more bands and artists will preform at our event, pipebands, ...) Please check the wesite.

I arrived, I paid and more than half of participants were already leaving or preparing to leave ...

You can't see everything at WAW in 2 hours. So if you arrive after 15.30h on sunday, you may be faced with this again. There is much to see this year (even on the sunday afternoon with the eurofighter flypass). Look at the program on the website to make shure that you get there in time.

Thank you.

Stieglitz

Webmaster & Assistent Wings
Wings And Wheels 2007

I'm talking about the fact people have to pay the full price to see half of the participants leaving. You must know I'm not the only one thinking of this ... Or you make clear to the participants they have to stay untill W&W closes it doors ...

About the 'money-thing'. I don't care you make profit, it would be really bad if you lose some money every year. If I was sure I was free that day, I would be happy to pay the 10€. If I'm free friday, I will be at EBUL for sure, enough open places around EBUL (since the registration period is over), I also wonder why it is necessary to register ...

[wingswheeler]

but all the fuss around W&W make me think the only thing that counts is $$$.

It makes me very sad to read this comment. As a person who already spend more than 500 hrs of work (as a volunteer = FOR FREE) to prepare WAW this year. I can say that WAW is a complete non-profit event. ALL our income goes to good causes as you shurely must know.

The entry price for this year is 8 euro. This is not much compared to an other (non-funded) event. This year, we have made the program more complete with a lot more things to de there. (more bands and artists will preform at our event, pipebands, ...) Please check the wesite.

I arrived, I paid and more than half of participants were already leaving or preparing to leave ...

You can't see everything at WAW in 2 hours. So if you arrive after 15.30h on sunday, you may be faced with this again. There is much to see this year (even on the sunday afternoon with the eurofighter flypass). Look at the program on the website to make shure that you get there in time.

Thank you.

Stieglitz

Webmaster & Assistent Wings
Wings And Wheels 2007

I'm talking about the fact people have to pay the full price to see half of the participants leaving. You must know I'm not the only one thinking of this ... Or you make clear to the participants they have to stay untill W&W closes it doors ...

About the 'money-thing'. I don't care you make profit, it would be really bad if you lose some money every year. If I was sure I was free that day, I would be happy to pay the 10€. If I'm free friday, I will be at EBUL for sure, enough open places around EBUL (since the registration period is over), I also wonder why it is necessary to register ...

Thank you very much for the respect you show to the people who organise the event, welcome at Wings And Wheels 2007...

[wingswheeler]

Zondag 19 augustus

06.00 uur Ontbijt (Terras tent)
09.00 uur Open voor het publiek
09.00 uur KIDZ club open
09.30 uur Aankomst SEAKING
09.30 uur Rondrit Vietnam voertuigen (Wheelszone)
10.00 uur Optreden fanfare Willen is Kunnen Knesselare (Taptoeplein + wheelszone)
10.30 uur Optreden Vanessa Chinitor (40’) (Podium)
11.00 uur Rondrit motorfietsen (Wheelszone)
11.15 uur Aperitief optreden fanfare Willen is Kunnen Knesselare (Podium)
12.00 uur Optreden “The Lowland Pipers” (Taptoeplein + wheelszone)
12.00 uur Optreden “Red Lion Pipe Band” (Wings- + beurszone)
12.00 uur Optreden La Shakra (Podium)
12.30 uur Rondrit Duitse voertuigen (Wheelszone)
13.00 uur Optreden “Antwerp & District Pipe Band” (Taptoeplein + wheelszone)
13.00 uur Optreden “Flaumandrum Pipe Band” (Podium)
13.00 uur Optreden “Wallace Pipe Band” (Wings- + beurszone)
13.30 uur Optreden Borderline Pipe – Drums & Dancers (Taptoeplein + wheelszone)
13.30 uur Optreden “The Lowland Pipers” (Wings- + beurszone)
14.00 uur Optreden “Red Lion Pipe Band” (Wings- + beurszone)
14.00 uur Fly-passes YAK formation
14.00 uur Optreden “Flaumandrum Pipe Band” (Taptoeplein + wheelszone)
14.00 uur Optreden “Antwerp & District Pipe Band” (Podium)
14.30 uur Optreden Wallace Pipe Band (Taptoeplein + wheelszone)
14.30 uur Optreden Borderline Pipe – Drums & Dancers” (Podium)
14.30 uur Optreden fanfare Iever en Eendracht Sleidinge (Wings- + beurszone)
14.30 uur MEMORIAL FLY PAST – TYPHOON URSEL B-67
14.45 uur vertrek SEAKING
15.00 uur Vuurdemonstratie (Demozone)
15.15 uur Vertrek en fly-passes historische vliegtuigen tot 17.00 uur
15.15 uur Prijsuitreiking Wings and Wheels 2007 (Podium)
15.15 uur Optreden fanfare Iever en Eendracht Sleidinge (Wheelszone) (30’)
15.30 uur Rondrit Call of Duty (Wheelszone)
15.30 uur Fly-passes THE VICTORS
16.00 uur Massband met 6 Pipe Bands + fanfare (Taptoeplein)
16.30 uur Sluiten van KIDZ club
17.00 uur Afsluiten Wings and Wheels 2007