Newquay or Perranporth
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Thanks again for all your replies! The website for Perranporth is slightly peculiar, only giving advice on emigrating...?
perranporthairfield.co.uk
perranporthairfield.co.uk
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I found this link peranporth which may be of use. The Local Frequencies have changed but contact details etc are still the same.
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Perranporth is a nice airfield to visit, I went there last summer, but beware parachutes. I cannot speak for the Pooleys guide but I have the AFE airfield guide and while it mentions gliding which does not happen anymore it is very active with a parachute club that operates on site.
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Don't get panicked by the thought of parachutes! The drop a/c pilots are in radio contact and listen to both with Newquay and Perranporth. They call at intervals into the drop, so that arriving and departing pilots know what's happening. There is no overhead join facility at the airfield to avoid both gliders, which still operate occasionally, and the parachutists. The drop zone doesn't conflict with the circuit or final approach tracks
Apart from the sensible landing fees - £0.01 per kilo max gross plus vat - (and free parking unless you overnight) it's a "real" GA airfield with no security people, handling agents etc etc. And Alison at the 05 cafe does terrific dishes of the day which are very inexpensive, plus all the other essentials like all-day breakfasts etc.
Oh! and the taxi to Perranporth if the legs aren't too good is £5. Enjoy!
And, no, I don't own the place or work there!
Apart from the sensible landing fees - £0.01 per kilo max gross plus vat - (and free parking unless you overnight) it's a "real" GA airfield with no security people, handling agents etc etc. And Alison at the 05 cafe does terrific dishes of the day which are very inexpensive, plus all the other essentials like all-day breakfasts etc.
Oh! and the taxi to Perranporth if the legs aren't too good is £5. Enjoy!
And, no, I don't own the place or work there!
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I went there last weekend. Absolutely stunning scenery and very friendly people. It is the first time I am down in that end of the country and gotta say that the ATCs were much friendlier (and less busy) than I am used to - I even got a short lecture on Cornwall history when I was trying to locate the claytops I needed to stay south of.
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Hi there, I flew into Newquay on Thursday this week from Sherburn in Elmet. I had originally planned for Perranporth but as they closed at 530 it was a little earlier than I was able to make it there. While Newquay is expensive, £34 landing fee (PA28) and £4 for 24 hours parking (plus VAT), I must say they guys at Weston Aviation were great, very friendly, helpful both in meeting me on arrival and departure the next day. They also looked after my friend who arrived to pick us up and friends that waited in the lounge while I prepared for departure.
I flew onwards to Lands End, passing overhead Perranporth and was a little disappointed I didnt stop off as it does look a great place to land, maybe next time!
Both Newquay and Perranporth are close to beaches though! Agree with previous posts, do watch out for the low level fog and high terrain especially if coming from the north.
I flew onwards to Lands End, passing overhead Perranporth and was a little disappointed I didnt stop off as it does look a great place to land, maybe next time!
Both Newquay and Perranporth are close to beaches though! Agree with previous posts, do watch out for the low level fog and high terrain especially if coming from the north.
