Hello from newbie - Wigan/Bolton

Introductions
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Hi prospective new drone flyer I’m looking for nice open location to learn to fly my new drone in the northwest near Wigan/Bolton
Many thanks

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Hi @Bowkes and welcome to Grey Arrows :wave:t2:

Have you seen our members map? (Click the burger-menu in the top right) You may find some pilots living near you. Feel free to add yourself to the members map too :+1:t2:

We’re a well established club with many knowledgeable members so it’s very likely that any issues you come across will have been discussed here before. Our discussion forum has very powerful search features which should help you find what you need but if you get stuck you can post a new question in the #questions-and-answers category.

Looking for recommendations of places to fly? Check out our interactive map on Drone Scene - be sure to log in to gain access to the full suite of features and map layers:

And please feel free to add locations of your own too.

Please also take a moment to look at the Membership Levels section on our FAQ as we’re quite different to other clubs and you’ll be eligible for some rather exclusive club discounts as your membership level increases :blush:

Welcome once again!

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Hi Stephen - welcome to GADC :+1: :+1: :+1:

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Welcome @Bowkes

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Thanks guys looking forward to my first flight with a bit of excitement and trepidation

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Hi Stephen and welcome to GADC :+1: :+1:

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Hi Steven, welcome. Winter Hills good for a spin around. Loads of space and you have Rivvy pike as a back drop. :+1:

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Cheers yes not far from me either :+1:

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My first flights were at uproot/scout/amps. It’s quite wind sheltered and you rarely see other people. You have to park at the bend in moor road and walk but it’s worth it.

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Welcome from the Black Country mate.

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Hi pal welcome from a flyer in little hulton entwistle reservoir is a good place to fly and jumbles reservoir.
:+1:

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Hi and welcome from the neighbouring borough of Warrington.

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Welcome from Salford not a million miles away.

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Thank you