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Does anyone have any contact details for Whiterashes Airfield near
Aberdeen, please ?
Ta.
Aberdeen, please ?
Ta.
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I flew there in May this year. The details are in the AFE VFR guide - Arthur Simmers is the owner, PM me if you don't have the guide, though I recommend you look at the guide because of the approach procedure.
You need to be clear about this, as the strip is well inside Aberdeen Class D. You need to call Aberdeen app and request the approach you want (there are 2, North and west, and there are landmarks). It will probably be 'not above 1000' QNH ' and as the ground level is around 500' it's quite interesting!
There are 2 strips, 18/36 and 28/10. There are some potholes right in the middle, and I expect the owner will be able to tell you about ground condition when you PPR. I got in and out OK in an RV6 with very low slung spats, but on reflection I was lucky not to damage them.
You are required to phone Aberdeen app to get a departure slot, as radio contact is unreliable on the ground.
I didn't meet Arthur but he was very helpful on the phone, once he was assured that I would be careful to follow the rules. I encountered his lady wife walking her dogs, and she was happy to accept my £5 landing fee - very good value compared with Aberdeen!
You need to be clear about this, as the strip is well inside Aberdeen Class D. You need to call Aberdeen app and request the approach you want (there are 2, North and west, and there are landmarks). It will probably be 'not above 1000' QNH ' and as the ground level is around 500' it's quite interesting!
There are 2 strips, 18/36 and 28/10. There are some potholes right in the middle, and I expect the owner will be able to tell you about ground condition when you PPR. I got in and out OK in an RV6 with very low slung spats, but on reflection I was lucky not to damage them.
You are required to phone Aberdeen app to get a departure slot, as radio contact is unreliable on the ground.
I didn't meet Arthur but he was very helpful on the phone, once he was assured that I would be careful to follow the rules. I encountered his lady wife walking her dogs, and she was happy to accept my £5 landing fee - very good value compared with Aberdeen!
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I'm based there, if you want more current info let me know. Only the first bit of the westerly runway (400m or so) is actually usable for most of the year. So westerly wind is essential if you actually want to leave again. Aberdeen ATC are really good, its not a problem at all, just don't go above 1000, you'll need GPS to find it as its quite hidden by trees unless you know it. Have fun.
