Well hell, pilgrim, that's some increase...
Pooleys 2006 used to state:
Landing Fees: Less than 700 kg, PFA Permit to fly or N/PPL Training £10.50 incl VAT; 750-1500 kg £16 +VAT.
The new Staverton scale of charges states:
All single-engine aircraft under 750kg: £12.00 inclusive
Aircraft operating on a PFA Permit to Fly: £12.00 inclusive
Aircraft under 1500kg engaged in PPL/NPPL training: £17.00 inclusive
All single-engine aircraft between 750kg and 1750kg: £17.00 + VAT
However, Airport Advice Note 09/06 issued to all operators on 15 Mar 06 stated
".....most rates next year will increase only 2.5 to 3%, in line with inflation. In a few cases charges remain unchanged."
So, doing the sums:
All single-engine aircraft under 750kg: Up 14.3%
Aircraft operating on a PFA Permit to Fly: Up 14.3%
Aircraft under 1500kg engaged in PPL/NPPL training: Up
61.9%
All single-engine aircraft between 750kg and 1750kg: Up 6.3%
Perhaps an e-mail to Ian Statham, Managing Director at
[email protected] might be in order? I'm sure he will be able to provide a convincing explanation as to how '2.5 to 3%, in line with inflation' has suddenly become
61.9%