Wings of Prague 2023

[Flying Helmut]

Train to Dresden for the Army Museum?

Ooooh!
Tempting!

Thanks for the suggestion.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

There is also always the trip to Pilsen Brewery Tim!

Rob.

[Flying Helmut]

There is also always the trip to Pilsen Brewery Tim!

Rob.

Did that one on my last Prague trip.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

I seem to remember having a chat to you in the caves.
Never too late for a rematch where beer is involved Tim.

Rob.

[Flying Helmut]

Never too late for a rematch where beer is involved Tim.

A fair point, well made!

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Not promising but I may be able to make it too.

Neil

[tikkifriend]

Not promising but I may be able to make it too.

Neil

[Dan-Sam]

First of all, please, note that Saturday part of event will be (probably) somewhere else (thinking about Košíře on the opposite river bank). There is no ideal venue for Saturday close to Svět deskových her after closing Hotel Mars (pity!) and we want to keep it cheap. Friday and Sunday still in Svět deskových her, so not a bad quarter to stay there.

Can anyone recommend a hotel somewhere near Svět deskových her?

I need to book something soon.

Also, are there any highly recommended day excursions I might want to tack on to my visit?

I remember there were plenty of Air B'n'B appartments for cheap rent there if you do not need ***** hotel

That's a shame Tim. What will you do with yourself? Train to Dresden for the Army Museum?

Never been in that museum, but Dresden is a little gem on Elbe. There is also an interesting Museum of Hygiene there (sounds boring, but it is not) in pre-war bulding built according to Speer's architecture (building, not the museum; also interesting experience to walk around).

Not promising but I may be able to make it too.

Neil

Good! Keep us updated, Neil. Welcome back!

[Honza]

I love Dresden. The rebuilt church is absolutely stellar, the town is full of young people who speak English, the brutalist architecture in the centre is also a gem and seeing a concrete apartment houses right across the street from the city centre is something you won't see anywhere else. They also have a weekend flea market on the river bank, where you can but assorted Hitler related stuff

[Dan-Sam]

I love Dresden. The rebuilt church is just incredible, the town is full of young people who speak English, the brutalist architecture in the centre is also a gem and seeing a concrete apartment houses right across the street from the city centre is something you won't see anywhere else. They also have a weekend flea market on the river bank, where you can but assorted Hitler related stuff

...and it is really easy and cheap to get there by a train.

[Guntruck]

...and it is really easy and cheap to get there by a train.

If I remember correctly, two and a half hours by train and a quick bus ride to the Army museum, outside of which is an impressive memorial to the Soviet army. Definitely worth the trip.

[Hedeby]

I’d love to come, but not sure the pocket money will stretch that far.

[Пилот]

Guys, any news about the Saturday'svenue?
And what is "official" suggestion? Where to look for hotel or apartment?

[Dan-Sam]

Three options:

1. Somewhere relatively close to Svět deskových her (map) as assual: 60%
2. On the other river bank as Plan B: 30%
3. Somewhere between I. P. Pavlova and Svět deskových her: 10%

You can't make a mistake in case of accommodation on metro lines or along the tram line #22.
Point is there are two days in Svět deskových her anyway (Friday and Sunday) and just Saturday somewhere else (so two times to well known location and one time to unsure venue) - I recommend to hire accommodation according Friday and Sunday.


Unfortunately there are several thinks we need to consider:

• Hotel MARS is over. Forever. It would be rebuilt for appartments.
• Gutovka (last year venue) was an expensive choice (10000CZK just for rent) - unsustainable.
• Svět deskových her isn't work dor for 30+ participants.

[Dan-Sam]

I added Fabio and Neil on the list. Please, if you still thinking about participation, let me know - we are talking about Saturday venue right now and need to know how many pilots would join

[tikkifriend]

Three options:

1. Somewhere relatively close to Svět deskových her (map) as assual: 60%
2. On the other river bank as Plan B: 30%
3. Somewhere between I. P. Pavlova and Svět deskových her: 10%

You can't make a mistake in case of accommodation on metro lines or along the tram line #22.
Point is there are two days in Svět deskových her anyway (Friday and Sunday) and just Saturday somewhere else (so two times to well known location and one time to unsure venue) - I recommend to hire accommodation according Friday and Sunday.


Unfortunately there are several thinks we need to consider:

• Hotel MARS is over. Forever. It would be rebuilt for appartments.
• Gutovka (last year venue) was an expensive choice (10000CZK just for rent) - unsustainable.
• Svět deskových her isn't work dor for 30+ participants.

I trust in your choice of venue Dan

[Aardvark1430]

Hello Dan (and others),

Alas I need to tell you I won't be coming to this years Prague Summer Con ... (note: emphasis on "this years" ...)
I do hope you all have a great time battling & beering.

cheers,
Guus

[tikkifriend]

Hello Dan (and others),

Alas I need to tell you I won't be coming to this years Prague Summer Con ... (note: emphasis on "this years" ...)
I do hope you all have a great time battling & beering.

cheers,
Guus

[Flying Helmut]

Hello Dan (and others),

Alas I need to tell you I won't be coming to this years Prague Summer Con ... (note: emphasis on "this years" ...)
I do hope you all have a great time battling & beering.

cheers,
Guus

Oh, no!

Sorry to read this - I was looking forward to meeting up again.
Maybe Doncaster?

Cheers
Tim

[Momax]

hi Dan, me and my twelve year old son would like to participate to the event next april. Do I have to sign up in some form or is it enough to write you here? Thanks. Massimo

[hokusai]

hi Dan, me and my twelve year old son would like to participate to the event next april. Do I have to sign up in some form or is it enough to write you here? Thanks. Massimo

Hi Massimo, there is no official form. Dan will just put you on the list at the beginning of this thead.
Looking forward to meet you and your son in Prague.

[Marechallannes]

Working on my two WW1 scenarios…

[Angiolillo]

hi Dan, me and my twelve year old son would like to participate to the event next april. Do I have to sign up in some form or is it enough to write you here? Thanks. Massimo

This is great news! It will be a record edition as far as Italian attendances are concerned. And with a great selection of pilots!

[Riccardo]

Hello Dan and friends!
Please count me in. This year I will definitely attend!
Thanks,

Riccardo

[Dan-Sam]

hi Dan, me and my twelve year old son would like to participate to the event next april. Do I have to sign up in some form or is it enough to write you here? Thanks. Massimo

Working on my two WW1 scenarios…

This is great news! It will be a record edition as far as Italian attendances are concerned. And with a great selection of pilots!

Hello Dan and friends!
Please count me in. This year I will definitely attend!
Thanks,

Riccardo

Thank for it! Missions and pilots are welcomed, great

I made a major update of the list and let me announce we chose also a venue for Saturday - a pub near Láďa's store. We can stay there whole day and event

[Angiolillo]

Everything sounds great. What about the UK Wing? I do not see much participation from there yet.

I made a major update of the list and let me announce we chose also a venue for Saturday - a pub near Láďa's store. We can stay there whole day and event

This is great! The biggest question is: shall we bring something for the International Buffet, or not?

Andrzej, first time I went you proposed a great scenario with Polish fighters against Italian Macchi fighters & Fiat bombers in the desert. Seeing the good participation both from Poland and from Italy, maybe we could play it again...

[Dan-Sam]

...
The biggest question is: shall we bring something for the International Buffet, or not?
...

Yes, the man, who refuse Italian and French food, is a barbarian! But please, not for Saturday. Do you think Sunday is possible or Friday would be better because shorter time needed for it in fridge?

The agreement pub is we are there for free if everyone would spend 750CZK there in average (=30€). No need to push yourself into anything, the rest can be paid from donations. Fair enough for me.

[Angiolillo]

Yes, the man, who refuse Italian and French food, is a barbarian! But please, not for Saturday. Do you think Sunday is possible or Friday would be better because shorter time needed for it in fridge?

Well, since on Sunday at the end of the morning somebody leaves even in a rush, probably it would be better to plan an International Snack on Friday (or Fryday if Scottish Eggs are involved). IMHO.

The agreement pub is we are there for free if everyone would spend 750CZK there in average (=30€). No need to push yourself into anything, the rest can be paid from donations. Fair enough for me.

Cheap prices of beer in Prague make this a bit of a challenge, but I feel that I can do my part. Especially since we will be there at lunchtime!

[Marechallannes]

Yes, the man, who refuse Italian and French food, is a barbarian! But please, not for Saturday. Do you think Sunday is possible or Friday would be better because shorter time needed for it in fridge?

The agreement pub is we are there for free if everyone would spend 750CZK there in average (=30€). No need to push yourself into anything, the rest can be paid from donations. Fair enough for me.

Indeed - nice organisation.

Would love to knock out that 750CZK with beer & food. 🍻

[Angiolillo]

We will also offer a slot to test this new prototype of mine:

https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sh...voia+Marchetti

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[Flying Helmut]

What about the UK Wing? I do not see much participation from there yet.

I am the UK Wing this year - no one else can make it

[tikkifriend]

Indeed - nice organisation.

Would love to knock out that 750CZK with beer & food. ��

I will second that.

[tikkifriend]

I am the UK Wing this year - no one else can make it

Ah but an excellent representative. Its lonely in the French section so meet you in the bar

[tikkifriend]

Food on friday seems like a good idea. sort of aperos as they say in France before the main onslaught in the evening .

[Dan-Sam]

Well, since on Sunday at the end of the morning somebody leaves even in a rush, probably it would be better to plan an International Snack on Friday (or Fryday if Scottish Eggs are involved). IMHO.

Food on friday seems like a good idea. sort of aperos as they say in France before the main onslaught in the evening .

I agree, let me confirm international bufet for Friday evening. I'll try to leave my office early to be there in advance.

Cheap prices of beer in Prague make this a bit of a challenge, but I feel that I can do my part. Especially since we will be there at lunchtime!

Definitely, I expect we won't move for dinner too (the only exception is that we would not be satisfied with cousine, but hope not). It should be sum of all bills, so we have an ace: thank you for your tireless service, Nemanja!

Ah but an excellent representative. Its lonely in the French section so meet you in the bar

I am happy you are comming every time, Tim, but combination with Origins will make you WoG year very special

[tikkifriend]

Have you got an address for this glorious pub/games room / restaurant ?
Just so I can get my compass set for the trams on Saturday

[Marechallannes]

Ah but an excellent representative. Its lonely in the French section so meet you in the bar

So we can form a „Waterloo formation“ with that small German section…

[Dan-Sam]

Have you got an address for this glorious pub/games room / restaurant ?
Just so I can get my compass set for the trams on Saturday

In the very first post with direct link to Google Maps - Strašnická Mincovna. It's really close to Kubánské náměstí, our traditional destination, so bet on the same tram numbers. Tram stop Průběžná, ~100m from Strašnická metro station.

[Flying Helmut]

Ah but an excellent representative. Its lonely in the French section so meet you in the bar

So we can form a „Waterloo formation“ with that small German section…

Easily done - I'm in the same hotel as you two!

[tikkifriend]

Thats me , you , Andy and Sven at the same venue
Enought for evening boardgames if required

[Flying Helmut]

Ah but an excellent representative. Its lonely in the French section so meet you in the bar

Thats me , you , Andy and Sven at the same venue
Enought for evening boardgames if required

Excellent!

So we can add Polish Lancers to the "Waterloo formation"!

[Dan-Sam]

I made a major update today. Mostly updating Post #1, but also changed Post #2 to European Masters Information Board.

I have two requests on you right now:

1. Tell me if you are able / want to organize a mission, please. There are 5 free slots from Friday to Sunday in this moment.
2. Tell me if you want to attend European Masters.

[tikkifriend]

Excellent!

So we can add Polish Lancers to the "Waterloo formation"!

It just keeps on getting better and better .
Hope the breakfast eggs are as rubbery as the Hotel Mars

[tikkifriend]

Dan the choice of venue looks excellent . no problem spending some coin of the realm there.

[Aardvark1430]

Hi Dan,
I just noticed that I'm still on the list of attendees.
Maybe you missed my post in which I signed myself out ... It's post # 67

cheers,
Guus

[Dan-Sam]

Ah, sorry, I forgot - probably because our late trip to Haag. I'll fix it right now.

[Magnoan]

I am in for sure, please to enroll me in the european master

[Magnoan]

I'm in for sure!

European Masters

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Participants:

1. Daniel
2. Kubajs
3. Paul
4. Sven
5. ...
6. ...
7. ...
8. ...
9. ...
10. ...
11. ...
12. ...

More can be added later, we can manage up to 24 players.

Eligible Aircrafts
Central Empire Fighters

Attachment 324406 Albatros D.Va
Attachment 324406 Aviatik D.I
Attachment 324406 Fokker Dr.I
Attachment 324406 Fokker E.V
Attachment 324406 Macchi M.5 (captured)
Attachment 324406 Pfalz D.III/D.IIIa
Attachment 324406 Phönix D.I
Attachment 324406 Sopwith Camel (captured)

Central Empire Two-Seaters

Attachment 324406 Albatros C.III
Attachment 324406 Rumpler C.IV
Attachment 324406 Ufag C.I

Entente Fighters

Attachment 324410 SPAD XIII
Attachment 324409 RAF S.E.5 (not S.E.5a)
Attachment 324409 Sopwith Camel
Attachment 324409 Sopwith Triplane (Fire A)
Attachment 324407 Hanriot HD.1 (Fire A)
Attachment 324407 Macchi M.5
Attachment 324408 Nieuport 28

[Dan-Sam]

You're on the list, Andrea

[tikkifriend]

I am in for sure, please to enroll me in the european master

You are the European Master