Hi,
Plans for Strathaven:
We aim to become central Scotland's premier sport flight airfield.
So, not just microlights, but also light aircraft.
We have planning for a new 9,000sq ft hangar and are just getting the building warrant finalised (they wanted better disabled access until I pointed out we had a 60ft wide door with level access to get the aircraft in and out!
The local fire office has said that 1800l a minute fire hydrants are unnecessary. Etc etc etc.
It is still a £150,000 project.
The intention is to build a second similar hangar where the small one is and then replace the two Nissan hangers with a third large hangar.
So, half a million in hangers over the next five or so years!
Then a new clubhouse - that will be a couple of hundred thou.
So, the runways.
Main one is 530m with a clear overshoot to the west.
Crosswind is 24/06 and 235m fence to fence with an upslope to the south west. Ideal for weighshift microlights and three-axis sport flight aircraft.
My background is microlights - and apart from the cost of new three-axis sport flight aircraft (ie Ikarus, Eurostar, Dynamic) - I can't really understand why people who fly for fun would want a Cessna (unless they need four seats).
I feel people who fly for fun/sport - rather than build hours - will be flying the above aircraft over the next 10 years. So, Strathaven will remain a grass airfield and the grass will stand up to these machines better than it will to heavier aircraft.
Come and see us. PPR for first visit, then just pop in anytime. Landing fee a fiver, or 100 quid for a year, or 200 for based members.
Cheers,
Colin
0797 997 1301