Old Sarum Flying Club- Gone????
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The quote is in fact old, and as soon as fat balding yorkshireman can obtain technical help it will be made better!
Look forward to seeing you all.
PS If you call and the phones arent answered and you get a OSFC Closed message ignore it, we are working on changing that too!
Look forward to seeing you all.
PS If you call and the phones arent answered and you get a OSFC Closed message ignore it, we are working on changing that too!
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Will definitely make Old Sarum my next landaway. Lovely place - if you need the cash, I'll pop in for at least a landing fee and lunch!
(Assume the cafe is running as usual?)
Tim
(Assume the cafe is running as usual?)
Tim
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Its not the cash thats the issue.
The point is that just because the flying club has gone belly-up, it doesn't mean that the airfield itself is affected - they were completely separate entities.
Dare I suggest that whatever flying instruction phoenix rises from this, it will be better than OSFC was during the past 9 months.
The point is that just because the flying club has gone belly-up, it doesn't mean that the airfield itself is affected - they were completely separate entities.
Dare I suggest that whatever flying instruction phoenix rises from this, it will be better than OSFC was during the past 9 months.
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I think it is important to point out although Blanefield is running the airfield and all the other facilities as normal there is a real need to have as many people as possible use these facilities in the interim. Bear in mind the flying club were the airfield's largest customer and left it with a lot of unpaid bills.
Please come and show your support and tell your friends - after all "Old Sarum Airfield" is exactly that and not just a flying training organisation.
Please come and show your support and tell your friends - after all "Old Sarum Airfield" is exactly that and not just a flying training organisation.
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Old Sarum is very much alive 
I would like to say thanks to Angus and the team for a wonderful stay, they were very accomodating and the place was a hive of activity, i wish some other clubs/airfields were like this.
So thanks again chaps, i will deffinatly be comming back in the near future! oh, p.s. the food was fantastic too!
- just wish the sercurity at Southampon was as welcoming as you guys
I would like to say thanks to Angus and the team for a wonderful stay, they were very accomodating and the place was a hive of activity, i wish some other clubs/airfields were like this.
So thanks again chaps, i will deffinatly be comming back in the near future! oh, p.s. the food was fantastic too!
- just wish the sercurity at Southampon was as welcoming as you guys
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Come-on everyone, I know this IS a rumour network but some rumours, as we know, dont work for the good of things.
I, like many spent many years flying as much as I could at Sarum and I have to say its a great spot with some great aircraft and a bunch of enthusiastic hard workers! Put together, the instructors have a wealth of experience with varying backgrounds which all goes together to make a very rounded instructional facility. Whether you like microlights, tourer's, aerobatics or multi's, Sarums got it all and they REMAIN keen to get people in the air and enjoying the facilities there and remain competative.
Keep up the good work guys & gals.
(not the Mothflyer based on-site).
I, like many spent many years flying as much as I could at Sarum and I have to say its a great spot with some great aircraft and a bunch of enthusiastic hard workers! Put together, the instructors have a wealth of experience with varying backgrounds which all goes together to make a very rounded instructional facility. Whether you like microlights, tourer's, aerobatics or multi's, Sarums got it all and they REMAIN keen to get people in the air and enjoying the facilities there and remain competative.
Keep up the good work guys & gals.
(not the Mothflyer based on-site).
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It's sad to hear that the flying club has gone under, I was at the airfield last weekend for the support our paras event and I didnt hear anything about the problems then.
I was hoping to start a PPL at old sarum later this month, does anyone know if flight training is likely to have resumed by this time? If so then i will happily be one of the first customers.
I was hoping to start a PPL at old sarum later this month, does anyone know if flight training is likely to have resumed by this time? If so then i will happily be one of the first customers.
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How long does it take to get a club back off the ground?
If my case is typical then a lot of ex-club members will be looking to pastures new.
For me since I am still very inexperienced and learnt in the Bulldog, Old Sarum and continuation of flying in the same aircraft (if the owner continues to lease her to a new club) is the single factor that prevents me from joining another club more local to me immediately.
For others, especially the PPL trainees who will want continuation of training, perhaps the allure of other clubs is stronger.
So it's a genuine question for those reading that may be active in trying to get a new club going. How long will it take. knowing absolutely nothing about running a club, especially the legalities, I would imagine the time period is measured in months as opposed to weeks.
Certainly as an ex-member I would be interested to know the timescales likely. If they are relatively short I will hold off in applying for membership elsewhere and rejoin the new OSFC.
Thanks
JP1
If my case is typical then a lot of ex-club members will be looking to pastures new.
For me since I am still very inexperienced and learnt in the Bulldog, Old Sarum and continuation of flying in the same aircraft (if the owner continues to lease her to a new club) is the single factor that prevents me from joining another club more local to me immediately.
For others, especially the PPL trainees who will want continuation of training, perhaps the allure of other clubs is stronger.
So it's a genuine question for those reading that may be active in trying to get a new club going. How long will it take. knowing absolutely nothing about running a club, especially the legalities, I would imagine the time period is measured in months as opposed to weeks.
Certainly as an ex-member I would be interested to know the timescales likely. If they are relatively short I will hold off in applying for membership elsewhere and rejoin the new OSFC.
Thanks
JP1
Hi John,
It's barely been 10 days so far. I can only repeat what I said earlier: "I am optimistic that flying training and aircraft hire will soon return to Old Sarum airfield".
HFD
It's barely been 10 days so far. I can only repeat what I said earlier: "I am optimistic that flying training and aircraft hire will soon return to Old Sarum airfield".
HFD
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There are a good many people and groups who are all pushing hard, not to mention the airfield owners who are keen to see training return.
Everyone is thinking (hoping and praying) in terms of weeks.
Hang on in there people, come up and keep informed as often as you can.
Oh and has anyone mentioned that a group has already started microlight training?!
Everyone is thinking (hoping and praying) in terms of weeks.
Hang on in there people, come up and keep informed as often as you can.
Oh and has anyone mentioned that a group has already started microlight training?!
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Does anyone know the owner of G-DOME. ?
I have flown it a few times as a hour builder and would like to continue if the owner is willing /able.
Would also consider hiring any of the other SE aircraft based at Old Sarum if they are available for hire/lease ?
I have flown it a few times as a hour builder and would like to continue if the owner is willing /able.
Would also consider hiring any of the other SE aircraft based at Old Sarum if they are available for hire/lease ?
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I flew in there today at lunch time. Still the same warm welcome, still the same helpful ATC, still the same good food (and indeed some of the 'locals' seemed to be visiting to watch the aircraft and enjoy a good lunch), just quieter than before because of the lack of school traffic.
The landing fee for my Jodel (£10) was less than it was a few months ago, too, and I shall be going again, asap. I recommend everyone else does the same; let's support these airfields when they get the occasional hiccups and make sure they survive and prosper.
The landing fee for my Jodel (£10) was less than it was a few months ago, too, and I shall be going again, asap. I recommend everyone else does the same; let's support these airfields when they get the occasional hiccups and make sure they survive and prosper.
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So what is the phone number for the airfield for PPR? The one on 'contact us' on the airfield website goes to some private house where the owner claims to be nothing to do with it and is wondering 'why the calls?'
I checked with Angus today and unfortunately there isn't a number at the moment, the advice is to just call on 123.2. Hopefully this will soon be sorted out.
HFD
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Angus needs reminding of his obligations as Operator to issue a NOTAM if the a/d details in the AIP are incorrect
How long is it since Blanefield took over the Administration?
What is the licensing status as well? One presumes that as Blanefield don't even have a working phone the RFF status must be very much in question.
AD Administration: Old Sarum Flying Club.
Address: Hangar 3, Portway, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6BJ.
Telephone: 01722-322525 (Operations).
Fax: 01722-323702.
Address: Hangar 3, Portway, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6BJ.
Telephone: 01722-322525 (Operations).
Fax: 01722-323702.
What is the licensing status as well? One presumes that as Blanefield don't even have a working phone the RFF status must be very much in question.
Last edited by Mike Cross; 18th Jun 2008 at 06:31.
Training at Old Sarum is rising from the ashes
Some of you will know that flying training in C42s has already started at the airfield. The "stop press" update is that PA28 flying training and hire is about to start and will offer discounted rates for ex-members of OSFC; a little more info is available on the embryonic website: http://www.flysarum.com/.
For those interested in advanced handling and aerobatic training, I am optimistic that these will soon be added to the PA28 operation, together with other training and hire offerings.
HFD
(who was/is not involved with the management of the new or old entities)
For those interested in advanced handling and aerobatic training, I am optimistic that these will soon be added to the PA28 operation, together with other training and hire offerings.
HFD
(who was/is not involved with the management of the new or old entities)