Went to Welshpool last night, got there about 6pm. Greeted by the most friendly staff that I've ever been met by. Within minutes of landing I'd got fuel uploaded and taxied across to a tie down spot.
Armed with exaustive directions to the campsite, and two phone number for local taxis for later evening (both provided by the airfield) we set off. Campsite is 10min walk from the airfield, cross the river Severn (so therefore, technically, in England).
Gorgeous scenery, the airport is in the base of the Seven valley, with steep ground on both sides.
Had a good meal at the Cantonese resturant in Welshpool itself and a couple of beers.
This morning woke up to glorious sunshine, good visablilty and a sky buzzing with helicopters and light aircraft. A pilots heaven! The weather back at East Mids, not so good... Oh well, what a shame we had to hang around my new favourite aerodrome!!!
Loads going on, despite the fact that the vis began dropping towards lunchtime. About 10am the guy rolled up to open the kitchen armed with Bacon and Bread, fantatsic! Loads of pilots hanging around wanting to know where you're from, when you came and how your going to get back. One even offered that there was a train at 3pm if the EMA vis didn't clear!!
Again the staff were excellent providing me with access to all the latest weather reports along my short route back.
Finally the weather cleared up to 5k's at EMA, so with tents and sleeping bags restowed into the 172's hold we were off into the clag. Made it back no probs...
What a fantatsic weekend!
Probably one of the best flying weekends I've had and it was all down to the airfield, the people and the location. I would STRONGLY reccommend a visit to anyone whose not been there, and you should defintly camp!
Cost £12 to land, £5 for overnight parking and £1/ltr AVGAS.