Ya Tommy I'm all over this one - I think I qualify to post
As I'm unfortunate to live in Guernsey ( or France as Mr Piper would call it ) I fly up to manchester at least twice a month for training and to London for any connecting flights to events.
Flying to manchester, 1 hour check in, takes around 1.30 hours to fly up and then the rock star Ledz drives to Skirmish which takes another 1.30 minutes so all in all about 4 hours.
Oh and on average a flight from Guernsey to manchester costs around £230, the most I've ever paid was £375 for the flight to attend the feeder trials (it was worth it).
**** I should join the Ton Tons, I can see France from my house !
Leigh - Ton Tons oops Nexus