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Old 21st Jul 2006, 12:04
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mazzy1026

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Grass strip flying - where do I start?

Right then.....

My scenario:

Completed my training at Liverpool in a PA38 (£100+ per hour) and I live in Ormskirk. I want to try out some farm strip flying, perhaps in a tailwheel (or something cheaper than renting from a school) and experience flying at it's best.

I know of Barton, which I believe to be an excellent place (and I know of a nice chap there who runs a good group) however I am keeping an open mind. I know there isn't exactly a million airfields in the North West, so I am open to suggestions...

Ideal situation is to be involved in a well run friendly group, which won't break the bank and is situated somewhere nice/nearby if possible.

I think that my main point is that I want to experience the joy and freedom of flying (I.e not having a large commercial airport as my only base) and don't really know where to start!

Thanks in advance,

Lee
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