|
Post by dreamy on Dec 14, 2007 20:10:55 GMT 10
Thank you for the update, Neil. It's good to see he won't be forgotten but remembered and honoured as what he was: A great sportsman and Scot.
|
|
|
Post by neil6147 on Jan 26, 2008 6:52:44 GMT 10
hello to you all may I draw your attention to an Event which as been planned for August 30th & 31st 2008. The Colin Mcrae Subaru Gathering. As we're all aware, the tragic deaths of Colin & Johnny McRae, Ben Porcelli and Graeme Duncan touched the world, and particularly so in the Subaru community. Plans are now afoot for the "McRae Gathering 2008" - an event to celebrate the life of the Rally Legend that was Colin McRae. More details on the event can be found via the "About this Event" link on the main site menu, or by simply clicking here. Although we all share the same passion, we are comprised of many different communities with many different websites and forums. This website is totally independent and not affiliated to any Club or organisation. It is here to serve as a central source of information that webmasters and individuals can refer to in order to keep up with, and spread the word on the plans and updates so we can ensure maximum possible coverage - and hopefully a turnout that Colin would be proud of. There's not much on here right now, but I know things are going on frantically behind the scenes in terms of organisation. What you can do right now is subscribe to our Mailing list in the menu bar on the left. That will ensure you get the latest news and plans as and when we have it. It is TOTALLY GUARANTEED SPAM FREE. We will not use, abuse or sell your email address. We will only use it to send out updates. The webmaster of this site detests spammers with a passion! There is an online shop in preparation of selling stickers and potentially other event-related merchandise to support the McRae Charities, but that has no products in it as yet - expect more on that VERY soon! We are also potentially looking at a charity auction. There is also a FAQ Section where we will place answers to the most frequently asked questions once we know what the most common questions are! If any business is interested in banner advertising on this site, again with ALL proceeds (not profits!) going to the McRae Charities. Please contact us. Webmasters - If your Club or organisation is supporting this event (no commercial businesses please unless you wish to make a donation!), please email your logo along with the link to your website to andy@mcrae-gathering.co.ukThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for inclusion/linkback on this page - and please spread the word on this event. We hope the 2008 McRae Gathering will not only be fun and a weekend to remember, but also raise a huge amount of money for the McRae charities and can only do that with your support. Remember - "We're here for a good time - not for a long time" I have marked this event on the calender and we will be our best to go and watch the start. Or to watch them at the first press stop. For more details go to www.mcrae-gathering.co.uk The drivers are being asked to drive the route from Lanark to Subaru Banbury at 10mph less than the legal speed limit. Please note they organisers still have a lot to do between now and then. So when I have more information to report back I shall do so. Neil
|
|
|
Post by neil6147 on Feb 13, 2009 2:10:07 GMT 10
This report was in our Papers this morning regarding the Helicopter Accident which killed Colin McRae and his son plus two close friends. McRae flying licence had expired Former rally world champion Colin McRae's flying licence was out of date when he crashed his helicopter in woodland near Lanark in September 2007. An Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) report into the tragedy found no cause could be positively determined. news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7886521.stmThe following is what I have discovered from reading the Air Accident Investigation Board report. Plus of my own personal thoughts after reading the 32 page report. Colin at the time of passing his test was under the impression that he held the older Life Long Licence as this system was in the process of being altered to a five year licence. It has since been discovered that he only held the later type which was for five years. Colin started training for a AS350B2 type rating on 12 Nov 2003 and passed his qualifying flight test on 17th Nov 2003. He then took additional training and passed his night rating in March 2004. He then sat two L.P.C. Licence Proficency Checks on the following dates 3rd March 2005 and 21 March 2006 Both after his license had expired. And both times the persons who passed Colin never asked to look at his licence as they both assumed he held the life long licence. If these two persons had checked his licence they would have pointed out to Colin about his licence and this I know would have been updated A.S.A.P. The report also states that no fault could be found on the Helicopter. The next procedure shall be that the Air Accident Investigation Board shall submit the report to Hamilton Sheriff Court for them to read and approach Jimmy McRae and ask if he and the family would like a Fatal Accident Enquiry to carried. This could point to where the blame would lie for this tragic accident. Also the organisers of the Colin McRae gathering who drove from Lanark to Subaru Banbury were to present Jimmy McRae with the money gathered from this event on Sunday the 15th Feb 2009 in Lanark. This has been prosponed at the moment to give the McRae family time to get over this report. But most of all my thoughts are with Jimmy Margaret Alastair and Stewart plus Alison and Holy Mcrae. at this very hard time. Neil
|
|