Night Newbie Desert Drive - Lisalli - Dubai - 29 Mar 2024

[Davie Chase]

Dear Desert Wanders, @RiadJL, @ChrisW, @Adam Black, @Mohammad91, @Emmanuelle Ifrah, @frederic demolder, @Giovana, @Sameer D., @Nicolò, @Wilfredo Perez, @Sumedh Krishna, @Sviatoslav, @Vipin M, @Gary F and @Mark B. Looking forward to seeing you all tonight at the meeting point deflated and flags up.

Important Pre-drive Details below:

• Be ready at the meeting point by 20:00pm (or before) with tires deflated and flag erected.
• Please ensure your programable radio is on, fully charged and set to Channel 4 (446,081).
• For first timers, pls ensure you complete all of the mandatory readings and watch the video in the main drive post before arriving at the meeting point of the drive.
• A full pre drive briefing will be conducted on the sand before we start moving. 
• Please ensure everything in the car is tied down and there are no moving objects, please ensure that you are using cargo straps and not bungy type restraints.
• Please check all car fluids (Oil, Coolant, Brake Fluid, etc), tow hooks are essential front and back, and ensure no hanging parts below the chassis.
• Please ensure you come with a full tank of fuel (as much as possible).
• Ensure you have all the necessary gear for this drive level especially your tire deflator, pressure gauge, compressor, safety flag and radio. (NO FLAG or RADIO = NO DRIVE)
• Meeting Point:   https://goo.gl/maps/KGF6L8VwXMza3tJz7
• Convoy Order: 
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• Once you enter through the automatic barrier turn to your left and park nose to tail to deflate so that we leave the track free for others

See you all this evening

[Gary F]

I’ll be there to sweep @Davie Chaseand I’ll bring an extra shovel for my co pilot. But i so seem to have dropped off the list.

[Davie Chase]

@Gary F Thats strange but fixed  you is back on da list

[Emmanuelle Ifrah]

Hi Davie, I'm very sorry about the last minute drop out. I am not feeling well and it would not be safe to drive tonight. I hope drive goes well and everyone has fun ! 

[Davie Chase]

Revised convoy order

[Nicolò]

I would like to apologize to all for the delay caused by my electrical issues. Thank you @Davie Chase and the support team for helping me fix the issue. I managed to get home and the OBD didn't catch any error along the way.

I'll get it sorted and I'll see you next week, hopefully 😁

[Davie Chase]

@Nicolò glad you got home OK and hope you can get to the bottom of the issue so it does not come back again 

Good luck with the garage 

[RiadJL]

Thanks for a great night drive @Davie Chase. Lots of fun and a good learning experience. 

 

Thanks @frederic demolder, @Mark B, @Gary F for the support and keeping the convoy moving along smoothly. Top job!

 

And the rest of the newbies - great job! Didn't feel like a newbie drive - everyone drove really well and only had a couple of stoppages

 

See you all again soon 🫡

 

[Wilfredo Perez]

Dear @Davie Chase @frederic demolder @Mark B @Gary F 

Thank you for guiding us through the fantastic night driving experience. It was a new step forward in our learning and practice!

See you on the sand!

 

[ChrisW]

Morning all -

@Davie Chase  Thank you for leading another exciting drive. I really enjoyed that, and again learned much and was on the right side of the excitement vs challenge curve thanks to your leadership!

 

@frederic demolder @Mark B @Gary F Great work supporting the drive and thank you for a few assists along the way!

 

My first night drive and I'll definitely be back for more...