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I could be interested in this.

 

Who is the instructor and I think less people is better.

 

same here wez,

 

i need to test the car, and develop some talent before totb.

 

and this seems the place to do it, with only 4cars you have the day to yourself.

 

North Weald Airfield (ESSEX)

Merlins Way

North Weald

Epping

Essex

CM16 6AA

 

If using Sat Nav, please ignore it once you get off M11 at Junction 7 and just follow the signs to 'North Weald Market'.

 

 

BEFORE THE DAY

 

You may find it useful to watch Andrew Walsh's Car Limits DVD which explains and demonstrates many driving techniques from the basics of steering through to left foot braking spin control, and uses both front and rear wheel drive cars. It is professionally filmed and edited with 3d graphical illustrations of things such as slip angles and traction circles, has various viewing angles, optional commentary and easy navigation. The DVD will give you an overview of some of the techniques you'll learn on your training day and allow you to understand the theory so things are little easier for you on the day.

 

To purchase the DVD call 08707 547 547 or buy online at http://www.carlimits.com/shop/catalogue.php?c=6

 

DIRECTIONS

North Weald Airfield is off Junction 7 on the M11. Follow the signs for North Weald Market and this will take you straight to the airfield. There will be only 1 gate open on the day, next to the Air Traffic Control Tower. The person on the gate will direct you to where you will need to be.

 

Your instructor will meet you at 9.00am at the airfield. You will need to bring your driving licence with you on the day. There is no need for the use of helmets and there are food facilities located within the airfield. The course will finish at approximately 4.00pm. Spectators are allowed onto the airfield but there are no facilities for them to sit and watch.

 

ITINERARY

 

09.00am

Your meeting point will be at the Airfield where you will be shown to your instructor. You will need to bring your licence with you on the day. You will then be given a safety briefing by your instructor.

 

09.30am

Your course will begin. Depending on the day chosen (2 Person or 4 Person Day) you will be taken onto the Airfield individually and shown the first exercise. Once all participants have been shown this, you will all drive the High Speed Bend, being introduced to new techniques "one at a time" taking into account your level of ability and confidence. You will use various exercises, including steering exercises and the ‘High Speed Bend’ where you can learn new techniques such as modulated braking, rotational steering, cornering, balancing the car on the throttle, the use of trail braking, trail lifting, understeer, oversteer, lift off oversteer, gear changing, heal and toe, skid control, spin avoidance and control techniques.

 

1.00pm

Lunch Break (there are food facilities located within the airfield)

 

2.00pm

Continuation of course where you will learn more techniques and put everything into practise using the "The Circuit".

 

4.00pm

Course Finishes

 

Please note that all provisional bookings made within 28 days of the event must be paid for in full in order to secure the booking. If you have provisionally booked outside 28 days of the event, Car Limits will hold the booking. However your booking will automatically become available to others if not paid for within the 28 days. It is your responsibility to contact us if you do not wish your booking to become available to others.

 

FUEL

If you need to fill your car up with fuel before the course, there is a fuel station on the M11 roundabout (Junction 7). You take the exit towards Harlow (A414) and its 50 yards down the road. There are garages on either side of the road (Shell & BP).

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