What's your favourite aerodrome in the UK for GA?

[Flash0710]

And of course only real Pilots fly to Headcorn

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[Cricket23]

I can confirm that the cafe has re-opened at Redhill.

Don't know when you last visted Cav, but not too long ago, ATC were spoken to and are more 'customer friendly', although as an ex-student there I've always found them to be ok.

I agree with the comments at Headcorn, and Sandown, both good places, plus I've got a soft-spot for Headcorn as that's where I first solo'd.

C23

[S-Works]

Leicester for the Midlands, Perranporth for the SW!

[KCDW]

Why Perranporth BoseX?
Didn't know they had an airfield, and we are (perchance) camping there in August
Do they rent?
KCDW
Oh re topic... Headcorn for all the reasons above. Plus: On a nice weekend, loads of people actually come to look (bootfair on Sundays helps), and, of course, you have to give them a wave as you taxi . Tiger Moths. Occasional Llamas. Model Airplane club who play just north east of 29 (make you look twice sometimes). Medieval lavatories. Buzz...

[S-Works]

went to Peranporth a couple of times this year and could not have been made to feel more welcome. Avgas, cafe, local camping, and Cornwall! It has it all!

[tom775257]

Perranporth is great! Stunning approach and really friendly! In my neck of the woods I really enjoy a trip to Shobdon, nice countryside and a great cafe.

On a tangent the worst GA experience I consistently have (unfortunately having to take students there) is Cardiff! I hate that place. Last time I went there I had to orbit north of Cardiff docks for 25 minutes while being told to standby by approach. The airfield was dead, and the traffic load on the RT was moderate.

What is your least favourite airfield for GA so we know where to avoid?

[kevmusic]

When I was at Perranporth 20-odd years ago, 'twas nought but a windswept gliding club. Things seem to have changed!

Oh, and KCDW :

'Model Airplane club'

Model Aeroplane club, please! Though I agree about Headcorn. Lots of buzz at the weekend.

Kev.

[robin]

Perranporth is a friendly field, but a bit bleak and with very limited facilities.

[shortstripper]

Ahhhhh Perranporth

I did the two duration flights for my Bronze C there years ago. The second of which was a magical flight at dusk in a K6CR riding the ridge. I could have stayed up for hours but was eventually called down by a club member who drove onto the runway and flashed his lights. I hadn't realised how dark it was at ground level as I'd been basking in a fabulous copper coloured sunset and was mesmerised by the panoramic veiws of the Cornish peninsular spread below in long shadows. Truly one of my most memorable flights ever!

As for best GA fields? Well I've only really been around the south. Compton and Popham are always good. IOW fields are great but being so near seems like cheating. Bodmin is also very nice, but for me ... a nice private strip that I've been invited to is always the best ... but it's been too long. Can't wait to get the T31m cleared for flight so I can start exploring again

SS

[Aussie Andy]

Oooh, yummy! All this alk of Perranporth has me excited as am planning a flight down there in August (I think) when SWMBO+kids+grandparents will be holidaying down near there, and I will pop down by air for the weekend -- can't wait!!

Andy

[DaveW]

Another vote for Perranporth here - especially when they have one of their Crab Soup & Cornish Pastie Fly-Ins. (Hope they still do them)

[Tiger_ Moth]

I agree with comments on Headcorn. I was there that day when they had the 2 P51s and the P-40 and all the practice displays. It was wonderful.

And the Llamas! What on earth are they doing there?

[VT10]

Peterlee at weekends. Good grub & fuel. No nasty control zones.

[Cavallier]

Will put another vote in for Perranporth. Pretty spectacular departure when you pass over the cliff face. The costal scenery is pretty stunning. Also found out that St Mawgan give you a very good service when you are operating in that area.

The Cav

[Aussie Andy]

Curious: do St. Mawgan operate / provide radar service etc / on the weekends?
Andy

[javelin]

Bagby.

Great location, friendly operator, no restrictions, everyone welcome. food available at any time, no hassle.

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[Raven30]

Andy,

St Mawgan operate and provide LARS every day. They do occasionally close LARS for breaks during periods of staff shortage, but normally you can expect a service from 0700-2200L.

Raven

[SKYYACHT]

Goodwood - good food, grass, and historic.


Agree about the rude and arrogant ATC at Redhill - except for the controller with a Northern Accent.

Sandown is nice. I also like Welshpool.

[Cavallier]

Agree there! Northern bloke is ok.

"G-AB Taxy t' runway 26L"


The Cav

[CAT3C AUTOLAND]

Hey Cav,

I bet you miss those positioning flights down to Redhill to pick up 'WV', where the flaps are still broken .