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Asking for advice please.
Where is the best place to fly privately in the UK?
Consideration list:
- Country based
- Flying club for aerobatic and/or tailwheel types.
- Potential to operate and hangar own aircraft.
- Wx factors +ve/-ve
- Alternative locations to UK - for six months a year
Thank you
K
Dan Winterland
2nd Apr 2011, 05:14
I've PM'd you via regular e-mail.
Intercepted
2nd Apr 2011, 08:43
White Waltham tick your boxes
Mr Cessna
2nd Apr 2011, 10:03
I think clacton aero club is the one your after.
Country based - 2 minutes (flying time) from the East Anglian countryside.
Flying club - Does tail wheel and as far as I know aerobatics.
Clacton beacon 114.55 - 4.5 miles North of the airfield will guide you back to the airfield in bad weather.
Mr Cessna
Flying Lawyer
2nd Apr 2011, 11:48
Several clubs/schools have aerobatic and tailwheel aircraft available but, given your particular interest in those areas, I suggest you consider West London Aero Club (White Waltham) and the Tiger Club (Headcorn).
Both have a good atmosphere - although very different from each other.
WLAC has by far the best clubhouse in the UK.
The Tiger Club specialises in aeros and formation-flying. It was formed more than 50 years ago by aerobatics and air-racing enthusiasts and is well-established as the home of sport aviation in the UK. I was a member years ago and, from all I hear, it's still going strong.
FL
Flyingmac
2nd Apr 2011, 19:41
"I think clacton aero club is the one your after.
Country based - 2 minutes (flying time) from the East Anglian countryside."
Who moved Clacton?
Ryan5252
2nd Apr 2011, 19:48
I've PM'd you via regular e-mail.
So you've sent him an email then? :}
Thank you for your contributions. They are most helpful.
I look forward to visiting later this year.
Best
K
N707ZS
4th Apr 2011, 06:23
Try Bagby North Yorkshire.
Rugbyears
4th Apr 2011, 07:31
I will certainly second Bagby, flew there last year. Indeed one of the friendliest aero clubs I've attended.:)
Another vote here for Bagby.
AdamFrisch
4th Apr 2011, 14:23
Best, as in most likely able to fly? My old home field Lydd. The East Sussex south coast has the highest amount of sun hours in England. It's also a cheap and friendly with great ATC.
neilgeddes
6th Apr 2011, 15:16
Got to be Sandown today. About 30 - 40 aircraft flew in around lunchtime! :)
Another vote here for Bagby.
Rod1