View Full Version : Bembridge Airfield Is Open
WelshHopper
8th Apr 2011, 08:56
Under new management (http://ventnorblog.com/2011/04/08/bembridge-airfield-under-new-management/#more-76310)
Still unlicenced, but under new management.
Thanks,
WH :ok:
That's excellent news.
Is the parking still the same i.e. on the grass in front of the restaurant?
WelshHopper
8th Apr 2011, 10:06
Not sure to be honest, the news popped up on one of my feeds this morning, so I thought I'd share it :8
MichaelJP59
8th Apr 2011, 10:37
So now the big tarmac runway airfield is operated by the little gliding club with no A/G while the small grass field is run by Britten Norman?
Oh well, at least they are both available!
rogerbucks
8th Apr 2011, 17:45
Good news indeed!
I'll check it out tomorrow & report back.
rocco16
8th Apr 2011, 17:57
Yes visitor parking is to the North as usual. Booking in/landing fee payment is in the VGC letterbox to the south near the Propellor Inn or the laucng control vehicle - careful crossing to the South along the fence - tugs dangling to cables may be landing. Rumour has it the pilot lounge will still be open.
rogerbucks
9th Apr 2011, 15:56
Flew there today- Now being operated by the Vectis Gliding Club. Unlicensed.
Runway & taxiways all in good shape, and grass cut. Like a ghost-town when we arrived, but soon joined by several others by lunch-time.
Very friendly welcome. You need to call for PPR on 07770 228852, then make blind calls on 123.25.
Park in the usual position in front of the old tower, then walk via the hedge boundary and pay your landing fee in the orange control hut. The Propeller Inn is right next door, and opens at 11.00.
So nice to re-visit, especially on such a lovely day.
Please fly in & give the Vectis guys your support!
easyprop
10th Apr 2011, 10:13
Bembridge Airfield is Open & is being operated by Vectis Giding Club. I have posted their Link for more details http://www.vectisglidingclub.co.uk/ (http://www.vectisglidingclub.co.uk/)