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Compton Abbas
I didn't train there, but I have flown into Compton Abbas a couple of times.
My only misgiving would be that it is on a hill 800' amsl. I should imagine it is prone to strong winds.
Broomstick.
My only misgiving would be that it is on a hill 800' amsl. I should imagine it is prone to strong winds.
Broomstick.
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Newbie hi
I was a member there for two or three years until 2004 and have nothing but good to say about them.
At the time, for work reasons, I was a refugee from Halfpenny Green (which always got a laugh) and Compton was like a breath of fresh air, enjoyed every minute up there, and then moved on to farm strips etc.
IMHO you will be unlikely to find better.
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HnH
I was a member there for two or three years until 2004 and have nothing but good to say about them.
At the time, for work reasons, I was a refugee from Halfpenny Green (which always got a laugh) and Compton was like a breath of fresh air, enjoyed every minute up there, and then moved on to farm strips etc.
IMHO you will be unlikely to find better.
regards
HnH
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Yes - I did my PPL (JAR) - in 2000 and currently have my (shared) aircraft there. I think it is excellent - friendly and helpful staff, reasonable prices and stunning scenery to fly over and around.
The ONLY drawback (aeronautically) is its position on top of a hill - winds from the North can make you float forever as they rise up the hill across the runway and winds from the south hit the line of trees along the southside of the runway and can give you some "interesting" conditions - with "curl", downdrafts and other odd effects.
Grass strip is usually kept in good condition but can get quite boggy in the winter (freezing wind and washing the mud off with a dribbling hose is not my idea of fun).
All in all I can strongly recommend it - if you would like a chat I will be up there on Sunday 6th from about 10:00 am - G-AVYR - White/Green Cherokee PA28-140 parked near the white Dove.
The ONLY drawback (aeronautically) is its position on top of a hill - winds from the North can make you float forever as they rise up the hill across the runway and winds from the south hit the line of trees along the southside of the runway and can give you some "interesting" conditions - with "curl", downdrafts and other odd effects.
Grass strip is usually kept in good condition but can get quite boggy in the winter (freezing wind and washing the mud off with a dribbling hose is not my idea of fun).
All in all I can strongly recommend it - if you would like a chat I will be up there on Sunday 6th from about 10:00 am - G-AVYR - White/Green Cherokee PA28-140 parked near the white Dove.
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thanks for the advice. I might take you up on the offer moorhouse later on, but im away this weekend, thanks. Just looking for opinions really as its not that far from me, otherwise its BFC. Are the aircraft all modern too??
Compton Abbas is a great place to learn to fly. If you can hack Compton Abbas throughout the year you are off to a racing start in your flying career.
Incidentally, I noticed in today's NOTAMS that they don't have any Avgas for about a month.
Incidentally, I noticed in today's NOTAMS that they don't have any Avgas for about a month.
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Originally Posted by newbie008
Are the aircraft all modern too??
It has a good - relatively cheap -restaurant overlooking the runway - go for lunch one day and get someone to give you a tour.
