Alderney private pilot offer
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Alderney private pilot offer
Private Aviator Offer | Visit Alderney
Just saw this offer of discounted/free landing fees at Alderney in July and September and thought others might like to also. Avgas down there is £1.67 per litre which is surprisingly reasonable - certainly worth a trip down if you've never visited before... and, as the most northerly Channel Island it isn't such a long way either and with beaches like the one below it's certainly worth the hop. Apologies to mods if this seems too much like an advert, but Alderney is frankly too darned good to miss... and I'm aware that they're in need of some visitors.
Just saw this offer of discounted/free landing fees at Alderney in July and September and thought others might like to also. Avgas down there is £1.67 per litre which is surprisingly reasonable - certainly worth a trip down if you've never visited before... and, as the most northerly Channel Island it isn't such a long way either and with beaches like the one below it's certainly worth the hop. Apologies to mods if this seems too much like an advert, but Alderney is frankly too darned good to miss... and I'm aware that they're in need of some visitors.
Last edited by Aero Mad; 9th July 2012 at 01:39.
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Its a great place. 30mph limit everywhere. very cheap hire cars (leave the key in the ignition so you don't lose it.. no one will steal it). Nice walks, interesting history.
We used to go to the Alderney fly in every year, I don't know if they still have it.
Highly recommended, try it sometime.
We used to go to the Alderney fly in every year, I don't know if they still have it.
Highly recommended, try it sometime.
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From: E Anglia
Great place to visit No crime, pub lock ins a regular feature.
When we flew into the annual air event a few years ago our B & B was unattended, front door unlocked with a note and door key on the hall table saying 'Your room's on the right at the top of the stairs.'
Thanks for the heads up: will probably go myself now.
When we flew into the annual air event a few years ago our B & B was unattended, front door unlocked with a note and door key on the hall table saying 'Your room's on the right at the top of the stairs.'
Thanks for the heads up: will probably go myself now.
Glad to see the offer has had some interest.
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Well, it looks like a nice destination for me. I always understood Jersey and Guernsey were a "no go" for my microlight, given they're in controlled airspace; but Alderney is apparently feasible. Would there be any caveats in a flight from Cherbourg to Alderney? Seems like a short hop only? Don't even need to carry a raft! Customs issues, perhaps, or at least formalities?
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Well, it looks like a nice destination for me. I always understood Jersey and Guernsey were a "no go" for my microlight, given they're in controlled airspace; but Alderney is apparently feasible. Would there be any caveats in a flight from Cherbourg to Alderney? Seems like a short hop only? Don't even need to carry a raft! Customs issues, perhaps, or at least formalities?
Arrival from Cherbourg is simple (with a flight plan of course), route between the two nuclear installations at Cap de la Hague and Flamanville, you'll talk initially to Jersey zone who will quickly pass you to Guernsey approach and then Alderney tower. They'll park you on the grass and you pay the modest landing fee at the office by the firestation where you also fill in the customs forms and then off on your merry way :-)
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What's peoples experience of flying to Alderney from the south coast, I'm thinking of routing direct to Alderney from IOW ( st Catherine's point) instead of down to Cherbourg.
I can't really see much advantage of doing the recommended VFR route unless your going to Jersey, ( unless of course you want the shortest sea crossing)
Any trip write ups or advice on flying to Alderney that I have missed anywhere?
I can't really see much advantage of doing the recommended VFR route unless your going to Jersey, ( unless of course you want the shortest sea crossing)
Any trip write ups or advice on flying to Alderney that I have missed anywhere?
