Netherthorpe visit

[aerofoil1]

Good afternoon all
I'm planning on flying to netherthorpe this weekend I've never landed there before anyone have any tips and advice particularly with regards to Doncaster Sheffield CTA
Going from Tatenhill via TNT vor then maybe gamston vor or just direct to netherthorpe
Keeping below Controlled airspace looks the simplest subject to weather
Any thoughts ? Thanks guys

[madlandrover]

I assume you've done a performance calculation? Netherthorpe has a great cafe but isn't the longest runway in the world...

[squawking 7700]

What are you intending taking in to Nethersludge?


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[aerofoil1]

Runway isn't a problem by my calculations plus I'm comfortable with short field landings from earlier training at derby will be going in a C152

[joec]

Either get a service from Doncaster and they'll ask you to freecall Netherthorpe or approach from the west below Doncaster's airspace.

Call the office for PPR and a briefing. At this time of year the field can be very muddy. It's not unknown for circuits to be banned and even the airfield to be closed to all movements (happened Sunday before last IIRC). The friendly office staff will let you know.

[robin]

Have a look at the AAIB reports of Netherthorpe incidents......:ok:

[vetflyer]

A telephone briefing is mandatory or it used to be

Think you used to have to get a slot number

The runways are limiting in many ways as are the approaches

As been said before look at number of AAIB reports

Nevertheless a good place to go

Enjoy but ensure you are well prepared

[aerofoil1]

Agree I shall be fully prepared and obtain as much briefing as I can should be a challenge !

[ShyTorque]

Just make sure you don't land long.....there is not much room for "long".
Also make sure you take into account a bit more than "short dry grass" for departure. Three, or possibly four aircraft have been through the hedge in approx last 12 months; one under the charge of an instructor.

Bad ground markers were out last weekend in front of the tower; first time I've seen this for a very long time. But the food is always worth the visit!

[7120]

Be much appreciated if you could plan ur trip for Sunday lunch......just that me and the lads who lunch there on Sunday with HD video and long lens cameras really look forward to a rookie coming in. Whats ur reg no.?

[ShyTorque]

Don't tell him, Pike!

[Echo Romeo]

I called in there last summer,nice airfield and food :ok:

Is that poor Auster still sat there outside, the Silver one?

[Aspiring Pilot Alex]

Was there last weekend. The taxiways are very muddy but the rwy is ok. The best way to join from TNT is to pick up the M1 and turn and descend dead side just to the north of the three wind turbines out to the west. If its rwy06 in use, then yes, you must land on the numbers as its downhill. Rwy24 you can afford to land a little long as its uphill. I fly out of netherthorpe in a C172 and easily get in and out ok. A C152 will do it just fine.

Hope you enjoy it. And yes the cafe is great.

Alex

[aerofoil1]

Well I'm not sure what the reg will be at the moment but as its from Tatenhill lookout for G-T??? That should give you a clue will hopefully be up there dinner time as I'm meeting a friend there fingers crossed for decent weather

[ianwild]

I'm a new PPL but learnt at Nethers. It's a fantastic place and the Sunday lunch rightfully brings in the crowds. The windmills to the West and Chimney at Creswell to the south are pretty good landmarks as you track in from TNT.

You really do need to be careful landing, especially on 06 - it's got quite a downslope. 24 is a little more forgiving but in short, throw away anything that doesn't feel perfect and try it again. Also don't let the wind blow you over the village on 24 base leg - the locals ain't that friendly. Light wind is also a pain as people will depart 06 and land 24 - make sure you've had a good listen / look at what's in the circuit and on the ground.

From what I've seen uphill 24 departures are the normal precursor to hedge based trauma / near misses. Make sure you get a thorough briefing; don't start from a standstill on the numbers, don't screw up the basics and (in a C-152 anyway) if you haven't got a comfortable 40kts by the 36/18 intersection, throw it away and figure out why before trying again.

Netherthorpe was a fantastic place to learn and I was lucky to choose it. I love it!

Ian

[aerofoil1]

Thanks Ian very good advice and indeed from everyone who commented on my post thoroughly appreciated ! Really looking forward to the challenge and to. The chaps with cameras ill buy you a coffee in return for a couple of photos ? Providing I bring the plane down in one piece which is my intention !!

[Shunter]

If you learnt at Derby you'll have no problem at Netherthorpe.

[sherburn2LA]

there are two sorts of pilot at Netherthorpe.

Those who have been off the end of the runway
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and those who hit the fence on the approach to the runway.

[squawking 7700]

Any more holes in Nethersludge's hedges after Sundays visit?


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