Walshy day - quick question

[S9AJE]

anyone taken a spectator to a airfield training day??

did they enjoy it? get bored? Girlfriend is v.keen to come and see how i get on.

any info would be much appreciated. cheers guys

[S Works]

Pretty sure Andrew will be OK with that best to call though and check I reckon, or u2u him on SELOC. There's nowt to do if she gets bored though, so tell her to take a book!

[bogie]

yep - I have a few times...its ok on a 4 person day as there are others to talk to whilst you are driving

[martinho]

If your not driving there's absolutely nothing to do. I took a friend who ended up being a frightened passenger for the whole day, but loved every minute of it..

[S9AJE]

it would be a 4 person day.

also...

how much time would i be spending with her whilst not on the track.

[bogie]

generally one person is driving under tuition, another driving on their own, and 2 stood around - Id say she would be on her own for 2 x 15 mins every hour - it varies

[S9AJE]

superb - thanks Bogie

[Stephanie Plum]

Take warm clothes if the weather isn't brilliant - when she's standing around there is bugger all shelter from the wind/rain. Depending on how keen she is, I reckon she'll have had enough by lunchtime. Take her own car maybe so she can bugger off if/when she's fed up?

[Twinpipe]

Take a big coat too, it'll probably snow......trust me!

[S9AJE]

well its all booked up, i'll be having fun enough for the two of us. i'm going to ask her to read everyone's posts and let her make her mind up.

thanks guys appreciate it

[Hollywood Wheels]

If your missus is happy chatting to people she doesn't know, then she'll have a good day with the opportunity to sit in some different cars. If she's the shy type she might get a bit embarrassed with the standing around. I'd say go along, but bring a warm coat.......even on warm days the windchill factor up there is evil!

[Tina K]

Give her the heads up that the airfield loos are what can only be described as 'dunnies'. However there is a nicer one at the café where you have your lunch.

[S9AJE]

One more thing, apart from :

• warm clothes
• checking the oil/water level
• checking tyre pressures
• getting petrol

is there any other advice or recomendations that i should be thinking of??

[S Works]

Just relax, listen and enjoy. The first day there's a lot to take in, so just enjoy it and play with the car. If you've never taken it off the road you're in for a big surprise!

[MJK 24]

S9AJE said:

One more thing, apart from :

• warm clothes
• checking the oil/water level
• checking tyre pressures
• getting petrol

is there any other advice or recomendations that i should be thinking of??

A few quid for lunch. I doubt the cafe takes plastic.