Airfield Blacklist?
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Airfield Blacklist?
Been reading some poor accounts of some airfields. Maybe there's a case for a blacklist. A simple where and why? Blackpool has recently come in for some stick. Any more?
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And how about a 'Private Flying' forum where everyone can post a thread about their favourite/least favourite airfield with their reasoning and there could be a bit of debate then it falls into mud-throwing where a moderator then steps in and throws the thread away, or a 'Airlines, Airports & Routes' forum where exists a good number of airfields including debate.... 
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Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, so here's my list of places I'd rather not go again..
Panshanger (what can I say that others haven't already?.....the sooner it's a housing estate the better)
Blackpool (Security nightmare)
Norwich (Security nightmare)
Compton Abbas (Great airfield, shame about the management)
Redhill ('ATC' think they are at Heathrow)
Most airfields in the UK I'd be happy to visit, but not those listed above...
Panshanger (what can I say that others haven't already?.....the sooner it's a housing estate the better)
Blackpool (Security nightmare)
Norwich (Security nightmare)
Compton Abbas (Great airfield, shame about the management)
Redhill ('ATC' think they are at Heathrow)
Most airfields in the UK I'd be happy to visit, but not those listed above...
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Anywhere that insists on charging mandatory "handling" for visitors in SEP spamcans...
Looked into taking a PA-28 up to Aberdeen for an overnight to visit some friends etc., mandatory "handling" and other sundry charges totalled up to a somewhat amusing >£100. They must think us pilots are all radge. Well not me. Bugger that, will take the train or the car instead. Or take the -28 into Insch and meet someone there.
Smithy
Looked into taking a PA-28 up to Aberdeen for an overnight to visit some friends etc., mandatory "handling" and other sundry charges totalled up to a somewhat amusing >£100. They must think us pilots are all radge. Well not me. Bugger that, will take the train or the car instead. Or take the -28 into Insch and meet someone there.
Smithy
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as for a white list both Biggin hill (overall value for money) and Troyes (quick customs clearance) spring instantly to mind.
Cusco
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Blacklists
. Elstree (EGTR) when Mick's on the radio
. Bembridge (EGHJ) ... for the "Jobs Worth" security guard
Otherwise both fantastic places to visit .. just shame about the individuals that tend to spoil things
. Blackpool (EGNH) for their inane and GA unfriendly security procedures coupled with exorbitant gas prices
Whitelist
Denham (EGLD) - great friendly welcome from the guys in the Pilot Centre
Full Sutton (EGNU) - really friendly people, and well cared for grass strip
Merignac (LFBD) - Bordeuax - really really friendly people, and great food/wine just round the corner
Ronaldsway (EGNS) - Manx Flyers, helpful and friendly .. just a shame about the £35+ handling/landing fees each time - especially when they're not even around to help push your plane back
just as a start .. many many more, but these are at the top of my list(s)
. Elstree (EGTR) when Mick's on the radio
. Bembridge (EGHJ) ... for the "Jobs Worth" security guard
Otherwise both fantastic places to visit .. just shame about the individuals that tend to spoil things
. Blackpool (EGNH) for their inane and GA unfriendly security procedures coupled with exorbitant gas prices
Whitelist
Denham (EGLD) - great friendly welcome from the guys in the Pilot Centre
Full Sutton (EGNU) - really friendly people, and well cared for grass strip
Merignac (LFBD) - Bordeuax - really really friendly people, and great food/wine just round the corner
Ronaldsway (EGNS) - Manx Flyers, helpful and friendly .. just a shame about the £35+ handling/landing fees each time - especially when they're not even around to help push your plane back
just as a start .. many many more, but these are at the top of my list(s)
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Someone said Elstree. Mick's bite is far worse than his bark, Actually he's a great bloke and I won't have many words said against him! (known the daft b***er for years and he is a really good sort.)
I just don't uderstand how Elstree can justify their latest trick of a 100% levy for landing fees paid by credit card. I went the other day, landing fee £50 paid by Mastercard and got charged double for using plastic.
Its about time someone shot the senile old t*** who has the lease and did something about making Elstree more attractive to GA.
VH
I just don't uderstand how Elstree can justify their latest trick of a 100% levy for landing fees paid by credit card. I went the other day, landing fee £50 paid by Mastercard and got charged double for using plastic.
Its about time someone shot the senile old t*** who has the lease and did something about making Elstree more attractive to GA.
VH