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Old 28th May 2012, 08:03
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Hairyplane
 
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Buckland Tout Saints

Some further information on BTS.

When we PPR'd, no mention was made of the local avoids. After our 4th and final landing a charming lady came from the garden, explained that there were some avoids and gave us a much-photocopied map with probably 50% of the immediate area radiating from the pad hatched out.

Taking into account the wind on the day, as was the case with us, we overflew the avoids of necessity, and couldn't follow the marked 'circuit'.

The owner visits in a 109 I believe(?) so has plenty of power in reserve.

In our case, in the 44, we made 2 ( 6 minutes!) trips to Burgh Island each way, one for the luggage and my mate 'Stampe' on this Forum, and the second for the ladies. We had IRO 1/3 tanks and were thus way under MAUW.

It is a tricky site and is definately one that requires a POH refresh on performance.

I still recommend a visit despite, especially if you like a challenge, a nice lunch, and if fifty quid - for what was in our case unlimited movements/ 2 nights parking - is acceptable.

HP
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