Originally Posted by
Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28
Woodvale and Lossie - make sure you have Crown Indemnity document with you, or expect a surcharge. Telephone on the day to check that your PPR will be honoured (things change quickly).
Prestwick - mandatory handling so try and make an arrangement with the club beforehand and tell ATC. The club was closed when I diverted in and handling was about £90 (landing fee was refunded due to weather divert).
Oban - Paul Keegan who runs the fuel operation is the local weather expert. If conditions are changeable (i.e. most of the time) he will predict a window for the short run to Glenforsa.
Glenforsa - the airfield slopes down to the Sound of Mull. Land and taxi on the 'uphill' side as it can get boggy on the 'wet' side, even though the grass looks inviting.
Skye - low level flight along the cliffs on the eastern side of the island highly recommended.
Plockton - walk into the village for lunch (20 minutes).
Carlisle - consider Kirkbride as a lower cost, GA friendly alternative.
Sounds like a great trip. Take a camera!
Agree with nearly all of this. At Prestwick, Prestwick Flyig Club is the cheapest place to visit (and there is a Bulldog based there) but if no-one is available to escort you there from airside, try the Prestwick Flight Centre near tower- still much cheaper than the apron and a full-time operation.
Plan to arrive or depart Oban within published hours or they might report you.
Do not miss a run up the Great Glen!