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Wheelchair Access
The CAA have just published their second annual survey of the quality of assistance for passengers with a disability or reduced mobility. It covers the 30 busiest U.K. airports.
The only airports to be rated Very Good in both surveys were Humberside and Norwich.
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Now changed
Airfield name incorrectly spelt
Hunsdon is spelt with an o and not a e
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Big
Noise at Old Park Farm airfield.
The noise of the aerobatics is not from old Park its the RAF trainers who fly from St Athen to overhead Margam park to practice. We the pilots at Old Park would be very happy if they would stop as it annoys us too. Try contacting the officer commanding at St Athan and asking them to stop! We have and were told because its open airspace they can do what they want.And that is true.However if you do have an issue with the flying at Old Park call Rob on 07989537508. Then we can address the problem. The last thing we want is unhappy neighbours!
brian norton
Hi Brian, Can't put a face to your name. I first went to Upavon on 9th July 1961 and was active in the club until mid November, as I was stationed at waterbeach and started flying at Duxford then.
Hope you are well and still flying. Chris (micro)
re: Moonrakers Soaring Club, RAFGSA
Reply to @ChrisM: We must have met. I went solo during that year. I was introduced by fellow Hull guys Colin Wray and David Ellis. We were on Fitters (Wireless and Radar) courses at Yatesbury. I hope you see this blog, as I see your entry is back in 2011! I remember one day, flying was suspended when some Groupie came with his autogiro and gave a demo. I understand it was used by him in Bond films. Brian Norton.
Great Airport Beats Manchester and London Airports
This is a great airport to fly from, good people good facilities and good choice of scheduled and charter flights. Airport not to blame for luggage delays they do not provide luggage staff the airlines do.
viewing aircraft!
Hi there, I would like to know where you can watch planes safely without breaking the law or interfering with the airport security and police?
I have found 1 or 2 places. 1 is on the footbridge 117 over the railway line just to the north of the airport between Horley and Gatwick. 2 is also on a bridge 120 by the perimeter road (A23). On the footpath between Charlwood and Ifield Hall by the approach lights. Lastly another up on the hill by Russ Hill Hotel near Ifield Windmill. I hope this helps people!?
Noise
You have a very annoying airobatic type plane taking off from your airstrip .Im sure there must be regulations for noise . All the other aircraft I have heard and seen have been fine. They take off and clear off. Im sure you will know what aircraft and how to baffle the noise.
RUNWAY DETAILS
The main runways on this site are listed as 29/11 when in fact they've been 28/10 for nearly 5 years now...
Propeller Inn is Fab
Flew into Bembridge yesterday with the Miss's. Had an absolutely 1st class meal at the Propeller - it's a must do. Sea Bass and Duck - just delicious. And only £15 to land. Beats the alternatives.
Outside tiedowns open hanger space plus storage
Outside tiedowns open hanger space plus storage Now available 07882471000
I was there also
I was stationed at the MAC passenger terminal from 66 through 69. unfortunately, I only have pictures of the inside of the terminal and
of the people that I served with, including those terrific British Nationals.
Charles e swan
Henderson, NV
PFA
The home of the PFA rally, it was fun
Landing on 04
If your in a low wing and trying to land on 04, then you need to hit the threshold, or you sink rate = the slop of the runway!!!
Try not to stamp on the breaks too!
Trees
It was a very windy night that they all just seemed to fall over.
Sad sad sad!
I was the last aircraft to fly out of West Malling, it was a very sad day :(
Info
A great and welcoming place!
Info
Love this place, but it gets a little boggy in the winter
It's a field
I wouldn't want to land here as it is a field, not an air strip
What type of aircraft?
What type of aircraft will i fly in to Gran Canaria? Please
Ammendments
NDB decommissioned
No ATIS
runway 18 lit, during opening hours, on request
Food excellent
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Good airport hasn't got a viewing area, if it has I haven't found it yet
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Good view from the Sofitel hotel
Manchester
Great viewing facilities
Bembridge Still open
Bembridge is Still open all week for PPR fixed wing and rotary. Please see eghj.co.uk.
Also the propeller Inn is under new management and open.So why not visit soon.
Air Cadets
I was also in the Cadets throughout the 80's and flew Chipmuinks on an AEF while staying at Brawdy!
Enstone Aerodrome's ICAO code remains EGTN.
Enstone Aerodrome's ICAO code remains EGTN.
AMAZING
:D
Closed
The heliport was officially closed on 31 October 2012. It's been since replaced by a retail park
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This entry is a double for GB-0316, which is however more complete.
Admin pls. remove.
IT'S TIDAL
The only airport in the world where you need to consult tide tables before making your flight plan - the runways are only usable at low tide.
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Only used on race days
Sweet living so close
Me and the family been few times ,
To watch the inbound and outbound Birds.
Makes for a good afternoon ,
Bonus theres the Aero park museum ,
One end of the runway with days long past birds on show for entrance fee of course.
Visit
Hello Phil,
My name is Roy Chapman. I live in Bournemouth.
On Friday I will be travelling to Cornwall for the Porthtowan fly in. ( I will be travelling by road).
I would be very grateful if someone could spare me 5 minutes in order to view the aircraft at Pymore.
Many thanks in advance.
Roy
No longer there
This airstrip no longer exists. The area is now being developed as an industrial park similar to that immediately to the east.
Great Cafe and a cheap date for kids
Great place to feed kids and you can legally stand on the footpath at the threshold of runway 06 which is fabulous fun especially if that's the runway in use.
New British Airways service to Aalborg and Billund
The British Airways franchisee, Sun-Air of Scandinavia, are introducing a new Danish route from Humberside Airport on 17th April 2016. It will operate to Aalborg and Billund on Sundays and Fridays until the autumn of 2016, when a third rotation is planned. There are hopes that further rotations will be added next year.
Now known as East Leeds Airport
Bought by a local business man and re opened as an airfield early 2015i
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Goodwood circuit, surely!
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I met my wife there, I was an erk, she an SACW.
Scampton surprize !
Is the site of the RAF Fire Fighting Museum. Need to watch for open days or organise a trip. See the equipment and crash Trucks that kept the aircraft able to fly from WW1 through WW2 and today, really well presented museum and the vehicles are amazing - because my father drove one the Alvis Mk6 is my favourite and excellently presented.
YAY
what I want to say about merryweather airport.
FSX simulator version
Lovely little airfield, I often land here in the simulator.
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There's an aircraft (glider?) visible on the runway if you zoom in.
Listed separately from RAF Breighton
Although this airstrip is immediately adjacent to the (now closed) RAF Breighton, it uses a separate runway from the original, which is still visible.
traveling
friendly relaxed welcoming
Confusing situation...
This is the western part of the former RAF base, including the North-South runway. It is operated by the Ouse Gliding Club. The Eastern part is operated separately by the "York Flying Club".
Where
🔗 Tue, 15 Aug 2017
— Anonymous Flyer at RAF Leeming Air Base, United Kingdom
What's the flight heading from Durham Tees Valley