Newcastle UK-Local Flying

[Vansin]

Will have a weekday free in Newcastle soon. Is there any local flying to be done. Local flying clubs to reccommend. Any aviation museums to visit etc.
Thanks, Vansin.

[VT10]

There's only one Aero Club at Newcastle Airport. Generally PA28's for hire but I believe they also have a C150.

Nice to drift north towards Cheviot & the Borders - several well known castles and rugged coastline.
Also west along the Tyne Valley towards Carlisle - Roman Forts etc.

On the site of the old Sunderland Airport (next to the Nissan Factory) there's the North-East Aircraft Museum - may fill in a couple of hours.

[Felix Saddler]

I live in newcastle and flying up here is great!! nice coasts, landmarks and the mountainous terrain a little further north. what more could you want? However, its fairly expensive and you have to catch the weather at its best.