Top5 GA airfields in the UK?
PPRuNe Enigma
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Well I'd vote for White Waltham, Old Sarum, Compton Abbas, North Weald - and Turweston do one mean bacon and egg buttie.
But why only England ? Come and visit us in Cumbernauld, Perth, Fife and so on . . .
But why only England ? Come and visit us in Cumbernauld, Perth, Fife and so on . . .
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Most airfields are just fine so would be a shorter list to name the bad ones.
Exceptionally nice are:
Sleap
Kemble
Southend
Norwich
Turweston
Sywell
Wellesbourne
Leicester
Conington
FD
Exceptionally nice are:
Sleap
Kemble
Southend
Norwich
Turweston
Sywell
Wellesbourne
Leicester
Conington
FD
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Had a very nice time at Seething the other day. V. friendly and the nicest chips I've eaten anywhere - not just the best airfield chips!
Interesting turntable system in the hangars, too (though they couldn't resist showing every visitor...
Tim
Interesting turntable system in the hangars, too (though they couldn't resist showing every visitor...
Tim
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Oban, Sherburn, Conington, Caernarfon, Perranporth.
At least, those are the 5 that come to mind; I've probably missed some out that are really really nice!
At least, those are the 5 that come to mind; I've probably missed some out that are really really nice!
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Only been to about twenty or so different airfields (mainly in the north), but out of those, and in no particular order:
Gamston
Sleap
Teesside (apart from the hefty landing fee)
Nottingham
Blackpool
But my favourite airfield has to be Ronaldsway, on the Isle of Man. But does that one count?
Gamston
Sleap
Teesside (apart from the hefty landing fee)
Nottingham
Blackpool
But my favourite airfield has to be Ronaldsway, on the Isle of Man. But does that one count?
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(In no particular order)
Blackpool
Perranporth
Rochester
Welshpool
Leeds (despite being a tad expensive)
For the sake of it, abroad:
Le Touquet
Tours
Vias (Beziers)
Chatellerault
Lille
Fujif
Blackpool
Perranporth
Rochester
Welshpool
Leeds (despite being a tad expensive)
For the sake of it, abroad:
Le Touquet
Tours
Vias (Beziers)
Chatellerault
Lille
Fujif
High Flying Bird
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[list=1][*]North Weald - I know I'm biased, but where else will you get such an amazing mixture of jets, pistons, old biplanes, microlights and Cesnas? Plus brilliant staff, flying club, engineers, refueler etc. 
[*]Sleap - What a welcoming atmosphere... and great bacon sandwiches.[*]Compton Abbas - Beautiful scenery and homely atmosphere.[*]Alderney - Five minutes walk from town and staffed by friendly people.[*]All the rest. I can honestly say I've never been somewhere I wouldn't want to go back to.[/list=1] 
[*]Sleap - What a welcoming atmosphere... and great bacon sandwiches.[*]Compton Abbas - Beautiful scenery and homely atmosphere.[*]Alderney - Five minutes walk from town and staffed by friendly people.[*]All the rest. I can honestly say I've never been somewhere I wouldn't want to go back to.[/list=1]
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Wales, but who cares...
Went to Welshpool last night, got there about 6pm. Greeted by the most friendly staff that I've ever been met by. Within minutes of landing I'd got fuel uploaded and taxied across to a tie down spot.
Armed with exaustive directions to the campsite, and two phone number for local taxis for later evening (both provided by the airfield) we set off. Campsite is 10min walk from the airfield, cross the river Severn (so therefore, technically, in England).
Gorgeous scenery, the airport is in the base of the Seven valley, with steep ground on both sides.
Had a good meal at the Cantonese resturant in Welshpool itself and a couple of beers.
This morning woke up to glorious sunshine, good visablilty and a sky buzzing with helicopters and light aircraft. A pilots heaven! The weather back at East Mids, not so good... Oh well, what a shame we had to hang around my new favourite aerodrome!!!
Loads going on, despite the fact that the vis began dropping towards lunchtime. About 10am the guy rolled up to open the kitchen armed with Bacon and Bread, fantatsic! Loads of pilots hanging around wanting to know where you're from, when you came and how your going to get back. One even offered that there was a train at 3pm if the EMA vis didn't clear!!
Again the staff were excellent providing me with access to all the latest weather reports along my short route back.
Finally the weather cleared up to 5k's at EMA, so with tents and sleeping bags restowed into the 172's hold we were off into the clag. Made it back no probs...
What a fantatsic weekend!
Probably one of the best flying weekends I've had and it was all down to the airfield, the people and the location. I would STRONGLY reccommend a visit to anyone whose not been there, and you should defintly camp!
Cost £12 to land, £5 for overnight parking and £1/ltr AVGAS.
Armed with exaustive directions to the campsite, and two phone number for local taxis for later evening (both provided by the airfield) we set off. Campsite is 10min walk from the airfield, cross the river Severn (so therefore, technically, in England).
Gorgeous scenery, the airport is in the base of the Seven valley, with steep ground on both sides.
Had a good meal at the Cantonese resturant in Welshpool itself and a couple of beers.
This morning woke up to glorious sunshine, good visablilty and a sky buzzing with helicopters and light aircraft. A pilots heaven! The weather back at East Mids, not so good... Oh well, what a shame we had to hang around my new favourite aerodrome!!!
Loads going on, despite the fact that the vis began dropping towards lunchtime. About 10am the guy rolled up to open the kitchen armed with Bacon and Bread, fantatsic! Loads of pilots hanging around wanting to know where you're from, when you came and how your going to get back. One even offered that there was a train at 3pm if the EMA vis didn't clear!!
Again the staff were excellent providing me with access to all the latest weather reports along my short route back.
Finally the weather cleared up to 5k's at EMA, so with tents and sleeping bags restowed into the 172's hold we were off into the clag. Made it back no probs...
What a fantatsic weekend!
Probably one of the best flying weekends I've had and it was all down to the airfield, the people and the location. I would STRONGLY reccommend a visit to anyone whose not been there, and you should defintly camp!Cost £12 to land, £5 for overnight parking and £1/ltr AVGAS.
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I can honestly say I've never been somewhere I wouldn't want to go back to.
