Southend
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From: UK
Hi,
I went to Southend for the first time a few weeks ago. Very straightforward really, got a left base join for 24 when arriving from the south. Nice long runway. I went up the tower for a quick visit - they were very friendly and spent 20 minutes showing me round everything. Enjoy!
Vindaloo
I went to Southend for the first time a few weeks ago. Very straightforward really, got a left base join for 24 when arriving from the south. Nice long runway. I went up the tower for a quick visit - they were very friendly and spent 20 minutes showing me round everything. Enjoy!
Vindaloo
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From: EGSX
Only been there once myself, but they're very friendly and helpful. It's a good place to go, no PPR required if you've qualified, just call them in plenty of time. I was given a downwind join on 24 (RH circuit) - nice and easy. And I got the tour of the tower as well - they seem to be more than happy to show you around if you ask. Landing fee is about £18 I seem to remember.
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From: Not around here
...agree with all the above, plus there's ATIS to listen to either inbound, or as start of your start-up process when outbound.
....seem to remember that that sarnies were pretty good to!
In all honesty, I was a bit nervous about going there as it's a 'proper' airport with big areoplanes, but the folks are very helpful.
C23
....seem to remember that that sarnies were pretty good to!
In all honesty, I was a bit nervous about going there as it's a 'proper' airport with big areoplanes, but the folks are very helpful.
C23
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From: East Anglia
Southend is quite good if a little expensive. Its main advantage is that you can just turn up and clear customs. If you're going abroad they will sell you cheaper fuel and help with the drawback and flightplan so the higher landing fee is reasonable value.
I have also had to wait ages for their Avgas tanker so call for fuel when you are taxiing in. Last time I was there trying to do a 30 min turnaround on my way to Guernsey I had to wait almost 2 hrs for fuel and so missed lunch in Guernsey. They were very apologetic but I didn't get any reduction in landing fee.
I have also had to wait ages for their Avgas tanker so call for fuel when you are taxiing in. Last time I was there trying to do a 30 min turnaround on my way to Guernsey I had to wait almost 2 hrs for fuel and so missed lunch in Guernsey. They were very apologetic but I didn't get any reduction in landing fee.
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From: South East.
Cricket 23.
Sure, there's no need to call but doesn't hurt to let them know you're on the way. Gives a good impression.
Can also save a lot of time-wasting at the hold (and fuel) when they know they've got a number of "big" inbounds.
Sleeve.
No, no clearance required prior to starting a SEP.
Can also save a lot of time-wasting at the hold (and fuel) when they know they've got a number of "big" inbounds.
Sleeve.
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From: UK
Thanks for all the tips guys!
I was a bit nervous about going to Southend, mainly due to the fact that I would have to route quite close to the southern edge of the Stansted CTR.
But yesterday I took the bull by the horns and off I went. The nav ended up being quite straightforward. I tuned in BPK and LAM to ensure that I didn't stray too far north, and the trip was very straightforward.
ATC were very friendly, and gave us right base join to runway 25 (very handy) But most of all the guy in Flight Operations was extremely helpful! All in all, a very nice trip, and despite the slightly more expensive landing fee, I would recommend a visit, just for the experience!
I was a bit nervous about going to Southend, mainly due to the fact that I would have to route quite close to the southern edge of the Stansted CTR.
But yesterday I took the bull by the horns and off I went. The nav ended up being quite straightforward. I tuned in BPK and LAM to ensure that I didn't stray too far north, and the trip was very straightforward.
ATC were very friendly, and gave us right base join to runway 25 (very handy) But most of all the guy in Flight Operations was extremely helpful! All in all, a very nice trip, and despite the slightly more expensive landing fee, I would recommend a visit, just for the experience!
Thread Starter
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From: UK
Sorry, that wasn't worded very well. It's more expensive than your usualy "airfield", i.e. £10.00 landing fee. But for the facilities, and compared to the other "London" airports, it was quite cheap. I paid £27.00 in total for a PA28, which included the landing fee and parking for the day.
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From: Hither and Thither
Lister,
Where did you get your charges from??
I make the Cambridge price £25.15 (VAT to be added)
and Norwich £20.20 (VAT to be added)
For a one tonne aircraft, parking between 2 and 24 hours, no handling.
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Where did you get your charges from??
I make the Cambridge price £25.15 (VAT to be added)
and Norwich £20.20 (VAT to be added)
For a one tonne aircraft, parking between 2 and 24 hours, no handling.
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