Aussie Group Flights Team - Low & Slow: Northern England Vintage Circuit

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:tiger_face::airplane: LOW & SLOW — TIGER MOTH: NORTHERN ENGLAND VINTAGE CIRCUIT

Aircraft: Tiger Moth Cruise: 65–75 knots Altitude: 1,500–2,500 ft Route: EGCC → EGNO → EGNL → EGNC Break: 15 minutes at EGNO Warton

LEG 1 — EGCC Manchester → EGNO Warton

Distance: ~33 NM Theme: Farmland climb‑out and industrial heritage

  • Depart Manchester to the west, keeping clear of heavy‑jet corridors
  • Settle into 1,800–2,000 ft as the city gives way to patchwork farmland
  • Expect light turbulence over the ridgelines north of the Mersey
  • Warton appears ahead on the coast, a historic RAF site perfect for a Tiger Moth arrival

+++ 15‑MINUTE BREAK AT EGNO WARTON +++

A perfect spot to regroup, stretch, grab screenshots, and enjoy the vintage atmosphere before heading toward the coast.

LEG 2 — EGNO Warton → EGNL Walney Island

Distance: ~20 NM Theme: Coastal dunes and low‑altitude shoreline flying

  • Track northwest along the coastline, keeping the Irish Sea on your left
  • Walney Island emerges as a long, thin strip of dunes and beaches
  • Ideal for a low‑and‑slow pass along the shoreline before joining the circuit
  • Optional: touch‑and‑go at EGNL to mark the midpoint of the event

Recommended: stay under 2,000 ft for the best coastal texture.

LEG 3 — EGNL Walney Island → EGNC Carlisle

Distance: ~40 NM Theme: Lake District foothills and rolling countryside

  • Depart Walney northeast, crossing the estuary toward rising terrain
  • The Lake District foothills provide gentle ridge‑running opportunities at Tiger Moth speeds
  • Expect shifting winds funneling through the valleys
  • Carlisle sits beyond the hills, a classic airfield with a vintage feel — perfect for a Tiger Moth arrival

Recommended: keep 1,800–2,500 ft for terrain clearance and scenic flow.

WEATHER

Broken clouds, 10–15 km visibility, light winds. Late afternoon light enhances the hills and coastline.

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PLEASE NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS FOR FLIGHT SIMULATION USE ONLY.

Regards, Paul

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Event: Low & Slow: Northern England Vintage Circuit
Sim: MSFS2024
Aircraft: Tiger Moth
Speed: 80 knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 4:00pm
Route: See attached plan below
Alt: 3,500' 
When:  Monday 20th April
Start: 19:00z
Duration: 1hr 30mins
Distance: 110nm 


Take off from Manchester(EGCC)
Track 317 deg to Warton(EGNO) 32nm
Touch and Go at Warton(EGNO)
Track 330 deg to Walney Is.(EGNL) 27nm
Full Stop Landing at Walney Is.(EGNL) +++ 15 min break +++
Take off from Walney Is.(EGNL)
Track 020 deg to Berrier(EGPQ) 34nm
Touch and Go at Berrier(EGPQ)
Track 014 deg to Carlisle(EGNC) 17.4nm
Full Stop Landing at Carlisle(EGNC) 


Airport Details:

Manchester(EGCC)
Elev: 237'
RW 05L/23R Asphalt 10,026'
RW 05R/23L Asphalt 10,792'

Warton(EGNO)
Elev: 42'
RW 07/25 Asphalt 8,779'

Walney Is.(EGNL)
Elev: 34'
RW 17/35 Bituminous 3,502'
RW 05/23 Asphalt 3,365'

Berrier(EGPQ)
Elev: 1,014'
RW 06/24 Grass 1,551'

Carlisle(EGNC)
Elev: 165'
RW 06/24 Asphalt 6,000'
RW 01/19 Asphalt 2,940'
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Flight plans to support the event …

Little NavMap:
VFR Manchester (EGCC) to Carlisle (EGNC).lnmpln (1.8 KB)

MSFS2024:
VFR Manchester (EGCC) to Carlisle (EGNC).pln (1.4 KB)

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Event reminder …

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Had a blast in the Tiger Moth in this event as we did some formation flying and several loops along with paired takeoffs and landings. Looked great in a sky full of Tiger Moths.

Here are some shots from Dave{DD17}

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Was a great show and bought a Tiger Moth en route to participate.

For the record any other newbie Tiger Moth pilots may I recommend this video that gives the secret sauce on how to get rid of the co-pilot and find the GPS!

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