Pocklington, North Yorks
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Pocklington, North Yorks
Does anyone have any experience of flying into Pocklington? It would be very handy for a meeting I am going to on Monday week, as the person I'm visiting lives just off the airfield boundary. Alternative would be to carry on up to Bagby but then cars have to start entering the mix...
I can find the gliding club web site and will give them a ring, but would be interested if anyone has experience to pass on, or any other contact numbers e.g. any GA operators on site.
thanks for any info.
I can find the gliding club web site and will give them a ring, but would be interested if anyone has experience to pass on, or any other contact numbers e.g. any GA operators on site.
thanks for any info.
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What about Full Sutton?
It's only about 5 miles NW of Pocklington.
Having said that, I think that the same person - a Mr Pocklington no less - owns both. Could be wrong about that though
It's only about 5 miles NW of Pocklington.
Having said that, I think that the same person - a Mr Pocklington no less - owns both. Could be wrong about that though
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Pocklington will probably let you in, give them a call. The hard runway is very rough with lots of potholes and stones. I have not flown in for many years, but the club operates tug aircraft and did accept glider aware visitors.
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Just a word of warning about Full Sutton - if you do decide to go there, don't expect anyone to be manning the radio upon your arrival. If an instructor is there, then he will talk to you, but if he's up in the air/in the toilet/outside, then you'll just get nothing.
Having said that, it's a quiet airfield, and as long as you're listening out on the frequency, it will be fine.
As for the prison, I think it's a wonderful landmark for spotting Full Sutton from the air. It's octagaonal in shape, and the grass runway is just near it. Keep the prison between you and the runway on your downwind leg (depending on runway in use of course.)
Have fun!
Having said that, it's a quiet airfield, and as long as you're listening out on the frequency, it will be fine.
As for the prison, I think it's a wonderful landmark for spotting Full Sutton from the air. It's octagaonal in shape, and the grass runway is just near it. Keep the prison between you and the runway on your downwind leg (depending on runway in use of course.)
Have fun!
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Pocklington
Pocklington is fine!! Long Grass Runways and glider pilots hospitable to visitors who observe the rules. I think it is PPR but I would ring for a briefing out of courtesy. Wires!They also have fuel.
I saw a P-51 Mustang there not so long ago.
Full Sutton is also good but they are not owned by the same guy.
If your worried about runway length try Elvington!
I saw a P-51 Mustang there not so long ago.
Full Sutton is also good but they are not owned by the same guy.
If your worried about runway length try Elvington!
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I too would go for Full Sutton, they have just employed a new CFI & instructor & seem very busy (compared to last year not Gatwick!), The runway is well maintained & the landings cheap.
They are in the process of building their 3rd hangar so there will be room for more parking in the not so distant future.
Also the radio is manned more often now, as it is getting a bit busier.
Wherever you decide, enjoy...
Ps
Big bonus, The CFI may make you a cup of tea!!
They are in the process of building their 3rd hangar so there will be room for more parking in the not so distant future.
Also the radio is manned more often now, as it is getting a bit busier.
Wherever you decide, enjoy...
Ps
Big bonus, The CFI may make you a cup of tea!!
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Thank you all for those helpful comments and observations.
FNG, The Yak undercarriage may be made of girders but the prop blades aren't, and our prop blades are brand new and precious. Rough gravelly runways therefore make me a little uneasy.
Of course, when I win the lottery and buy a tailwheel Yak, all this will change...
FNG, The Yak undercarriage may be made of girders but the prop blades aren't, and our prop blades are brand new and precious. Rough gravelly runways therefore make me a little uneasy.
Of course, when I win the lottery and buy a tailwheel Yak, all this will change...
