Topcat,
yes you have interpreted the AIC correctly, except if you need to go around one of the "holds" then the recommended height is 1500ft to 3000ft QNH for the Malmesbury assembly area for the hard runway, and not above 1500ft QNH for Northside for the Grass runway. It is quite likely that you wont have to go around the hold at all, just follow the aircraft infront (assuming they are following the procedure correctly!) onto the "downwind" leg
Correct on your interpretation of only having to make one radio call on final. And dont expect anyone to talk to you to say "cleared to land" You are already cleared to land unless you are told otherwise. The runway may not be vacant, possibly aircraft ahead slowing down or at taxi speed vacating the runway. There is an exemption to allow you to land with the runway occupied- but of course dont if you think you cant slow down before hitting the aircraft ahead!
The procedure works very well and allows a high number of aircraft to land without incident and without a saturated radio frequency!
Anyone needing to call PFA Ops by phone at Kemble should note that of the numbers in the AIC only 01285 771177 should be used. The other number 771076 doesnt work. Unfortunately Kemble changed their phone system and removed this number but didnt tell PFA or spot it when they checked the AIC.
The advanced info number 771310 also doesnt work, but the fax number is OK.
Note these numbers are only for operational use-ie Non Radio briefing, Customs/immigration clearance, weather checks for incoming pilots etc, not for general enquirys!
Also note that no slots are required. You can arrive whenever you like, the AIC shows operating hours when the TRA and arrival procedures are in use, outside that time the airfield is still open using 118.9 for air to ground, or outside the air to ground times just make blind calls. PFA airfield operation starts 1800 local Thursday, usually 100 or so aircraft will have arrived by dusk Thursday.
Looking forward to a great time!