Are you aware of the landing strip in Lochearnhead? We were possibly the only village in the UK with air traffic on the 17th and 18th April 2010 when all other aircraft were grounded due to volcanic ash disruption. Air craft were flying in abundance here....albeit the pilots were grounded! I am referring to the magnificent Scottish Aeromodeller Association members who fly
radio controlled water planes. SAA members usually descend on Lochearnhead twice a year equipped with caravans, family, deck chairs, tool kits and a fascinating array of model planes in all shapes, sizes, colours, ages and abilities. Onlookers were amazed at the skills involved. In turn the members made their pride and joy, twist and turn and land with effortless precision on the water. I met member Colin McLean who had organised the event. His magnificent flying machine is pictured above. He informed me that the group will make a return visit to Lochearnhead on October 9th and 10th, 2010. An event not to be missed. Our
holiday cottage guests can either go to the Lochearnhead cafe to see them or watch from our loch garden.
Loch Earn is also the regular runway for Locheanhead's resident sea plane pilot Neil, who owns the Lochearnhead Cafe. Unfortunately, Neil does not offer leisure trips; he teaches qualified pilots to land on water. Little Briar
Cottage guests love it when Neil's red plane is in the air, adding to the magic of the surroundings facing south from the deck, with Loch Earn, Glen Ample and Edinample castle as the backdrop .
