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Old 17th August 2004 | 12:18
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Whirlybird

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From: Belper, Derbyshire, UK
I learned to fly there, way back when. Very friendly place, as everyone has said. Not too difficult to find from north or south, as you're in the direction of the one shortish narrow runway; from east or west the runway disappears and it's almost impossible to see. Easiest thing to do is head for Welshpool town; it's only about two miles away then.

Now, they do like you to phone first, not just arrive! I have that on authority from the airfield manager, who thinks PPR means phone, not just call on the radio. However, as has been said, if they don't answer the radio it's not a problem to make blind calls and drop in. At least, I don't think so.

There should be bacon butties at weekends, if the person who makes them is around. She sometimes makes some rather good cakes too.
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