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Old 21st October 2002 | 09:21
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FlyingForFun

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My first land-away was at Thruxton. My instructor told me he knows most of the staff there, and they wouldn't charge us if we did a touch+go.

Found the airfield, did a touch+go, then another circuit for a full-stop landing. Went to pay the landing fees. Bloke in the office glared at my instructor and said "That was a bit sneaky wasn't it, that touch+go? I should really charge you for it, but I can't be bothered." Charged us for one landing, then we headed off for lunch! Not recommended unless you know the airfield, though - phone up first and find out what the arrangements are. There are a few airfields who don't charge any landing fees at all, so you can do as many touch+gos as you like. They're mainly the small, unlicensed airfields. Ask around your local flying club - nothing beats local knowledge!

It's nothing like flying in the States, though - you can't generally fly somewhere, do some circuits, then fly back.

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