Norman is off to Egypt today

Norman is off to Alexandria, Egypt today flying across the eastern Mediterranean from Crete.  He will stay Alexandria Monday night.

Above photo has Norman with Kithera, Greece airport ground crew.

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We have added a range of photo albums to the website

We have added a range of photo albums to the website which will give you a view of the build up to departure, leaving England and flight in France. 


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Some thoughts about flying an autogyro over water

Norman is in Crete today Saturday and will be flying to Alexandria, Egypt Monday (5 April 2010). Some people have asked questions about flying an autogyro over water and the related issues. I have rationalised the water flying in a number of ways - yesterdays flight for example was a straight run from Kithera Island to Sitia in Crete. I looked at the route and considered (as anyone would, the overland route down the whole length of Crete) however on the day, the seabreeze(!) was a good 20-25knt tailwind (I am happy to report!) it mean't I was achieving 126mph at times for an IAS of 90-95 mph. 

Over the sea, this air was stable and smooth - only the white wave caps below gave an indication of the wind strength - Force 4-5 (and the Groundspeed on the GPS of course!) - the same wind conditions over the undulating landmass of Crete would have been a far bumpier prospect with wind rotor over the backs of hills and general turbulence mixed in with a good dose of thermals from the hot afternoon surfaces.

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Norman in Crete!!!

16.30 (GMT) - My last note was inaccurate Norman was flying today and he is now in Crete, Greece arriving at 15.55 GMT.  Thanks goes out to all those keeping a close eye on the SPOT tracker.

The even have gyros (above photo) on the menu which I understand is the name for kebabs in Greek. I also hear Norman had it for lunch.


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Norman is not flying today - Crete tomorrow

11 am (GMT) - Normans will not be flying today as the airport in Kithira, Greece is closed.  He will fly on to Crete tomorrow, Saturday afternoon (airport only opens at 1.00pm local time).  He then plans to fly Alexandria, Egypt Monday 5th of April weather and other factors permitting. 


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Norman has arrived safely in Kithira, Greece.

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Norman is flying to the Greek Island of Kithira

Norman is flying to the Greek Island of Kithira, in the south west of the country, today.


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Spot update / arrival in Corfu

Just a quick update to let everyone know that I am safely at the airport in Corfu - The SPOT has me over the sea just off the island - there was heavy cloud over the island as I approached the airport - this might have affected the signal - and I might have turned off the signal to early as the Ground Handling agent approached.  


On landing I recieved the full works - "Follow me" van - Table tennis bats (a bit tongue in cheek however) they were all very friendly and somewhat amazed at my crossing from Italy... all going well. Cheers N.


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Norman has reached Corfu, Greece

16.50 (GMT) - Norman has reached Ioannis Kapodistrias International Corfu, Greece.


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Greece here Norman comes!

Norman has reached the end of the Italian heel and is about to fly to Ioannis Kapodistrias International Corfu.  Greece here he comes!

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