Interesting airfield with things to see/do nearby
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Interesting airfield with things to see/do nearby
Hi all,
As the title suggests I'm looking for recommendations for interesting airfields to fly to, and by interesting I mean more that there is something to see/do other than "a great Cafe". I am currently doing hours building for my ATPL and I have a couple of friends who want to come for a ride, but we would like to make a day of it and either go to the beach, or go somewhere of interest, so far a lot of the airfields I've looked into are in the middle of no where, so ideally somewhere close to something. Also don't want to be flying up to Scotland...so something in the region of 1.5 hours - 2 hours one way max really, and I'm based in Elstree North London.
Thanks in advance for the advice.
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As the title suggests I'm looking for recommendations for interesting airfields to fly to, and by interesting I mean more that there is something to see/do other than "a great Cafe". I am currently doing hours building for my ATPL and I have a couple of friends who want to come for a ride, but we would like to make a day of it and either go to the beach, or go somewhere of interest, so far a lot of the airfields I've looked into are in the middle of no where, so ideally somewhere close to something. Also don't want to be flying up to Scotland...so something in the region of 1.5 hours - 2 hours one way max really, and I'm based in Elstree North London.
Thanks in advance for the advice.
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Sandown, a short walk to the beach. Bembridge, a slightly longer walk.
Clacton, five minutes from the beach.
Old Warden, because it is.
If you're short strip capable and comfortable, I have other suggestions.
Clacton, five minutes from the beach.
Old Warden, because it is.
If you're short strip capable and comfortable, I have other suggestions.
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Hi all,
As the title suggests I'm looking for recommendations for interesting airfields to fly to, and by interesting I mean more that there is something to see/do other than "a great Cafe". I am currently doing hours building for my ATPL and I have a couple of friends who want to come for a ride, but we would like to make a day of it and either go to the beach, or go somewhere of interest, so far a lot of the airfields I've looked into are in the middle of no where, so ideally somewhere close to something. Also don't want to be flying up to Scotland...so something in the region of 1.5 hours - 2 hours one way max really, and I'm based in Elstree North London.
Thanks in advance for the advice.
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As the title suggests I'm looking for recommendations for interesting airfields to fly to, and by interesting I mean more that there is something to see/do other than "a great Cafe". I am currently doing hours building for my ATPL and I have a couple of friends who want to come for a ride, but we would like to make a day of it and either go to the beach, or go somewhere of interest, so far a lot of the airfields I've looked into are in the middle of no where, so ideally somewhere close to something. Also don't want to be flying up to Scotland...so something in the region of 1.5 hours - 2 hours one way max really, and I'm based in Elstree North London.
Thanks in advance for the advice.
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However, down south, as we call it up here, I can recommend Duxford and Old Warden (Shuttleworth). Breighton is also nice if you do venture a bit further north!
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Apart from a reasonable restaurant, Old Sarum has the Boscombe Down Aviation Collection which comprises a large selection of the cockpits of many jets plus a few whole ones. You can sit in most of the cockpits.
Alderney? Don't know how it is these days but went there years ago, hired bikes near the airfield and found a nice restaurant a short cycle ride away. Has that special cache of being somewhere you can't do on a day trip by any other means of transport too.
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Stow Maries, if you are interested in WW1 airfields (and the Montrose fly-in on 25th/26th August if you do get north of the border).
Damyns Hall probably worth a visit now that the Tiger Club is based there and Elvington for the Yorkshire Air Museum. And East Kirkby for the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre.
And, above all, why not fly into the LAA rally at Sywell on August 31st to Sept. 2nd? (Remember to book a slot and read the NOTAM!)
Damyns Hall probably worth a visit now that the Tiger Club is based there and Elvington for the Yorkshire Air Museum. And East Kirkby for the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre.
And, above all, why not fly into the LAA rally at Sywell on August 31st to Sept. 2nd? (Remember to book a slot and read the NOTAM!)
Farnborough.
F.A.S.T. museum adjoining the airfield.
Tomb of Emporer Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie in Farnborough Abbey (and the French want them back)
Several Army Museums in nearby Aldershot plus the RAMC museum including the Dental Museum at Mytchett, near the house where Rudolf Hess was incarcerated.
Cody's House at Ash Vale (not open to the public)
Astronomical landing/mandatory handling fees.
F.A.S.T. museum adjoining the airfield.
Tomb of Emporer Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie in Farnborough Abbey (and the French want them back)
Several Army Museums in nearby Aldershot plus the RAMC museum including the Dental Museum at Mytchett, near the house where Rudolf Hess was incarcerated.
Cody's House at Ash Vale (not open to the public)
Astronomical landing/mandatory handling fees.
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Farnborough.
F.A.S.T. museum adjoining the airfield.
Tomb of Emporer Napoleon 111 and Empress Eugenie in Farnborough Abbey (and the French want them back)
Several Army Museums in nearby Aldershot plus the RAMC museum including the Dental Museum at Mytchett, near the house where Rudolf Hess was incarcerated.
Cody's House at Ash Vale (not open to the public)
Astronomical landing/mandatory handling fees.
F.A.S.T. museum adjoining the airfield.
Tomb of Emporer Napoleon 111 and Empress Eugenie in Farnborough Abbey (and the French want them back)
Several Army Museums in nearby Aldershot plus the RAMC museum including the Dental Museum at Mytchett, near the house where Rudolf Hess was incarcerated.
Cody's House at Ash Vale (not open to the public)
Astronomical landing/mandatory handling fees.
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Perranporth, in Cornwall. Stunning cliff-top location. Beautiful cliff path walk down to Perranporth town, with one of the top 10 beaches in the World. Most folk get a cab back up if they've had a substantial lunch.
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Dependent on your plane's performance (did you tell us the type, or at least the speed?) EBAW Antwerpen might be nice: the Stampe & Vertongen museum is worth a visit from every aviator. Restaurant, too, fuel, customs, what more do you want? Especially if staying overnight, any females would love shopping downtown (very near!) and/or visit the fashion exhibitions or the diamond museum.
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The museum airfields, Duxford, Kirkby, RNAS Yeovilton, RAF Cosford. One of the airfields near York, taxi to railway museum.
Skegness water park. Blackpool for the chocolate sea.
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Old Warden goes without saying, Wellesbourne to have a look at the Vulcan, St mary's for the stunning scenery when imbound and interesting view on final...many more but I'm off to go rife me bike
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Thank you all so much for these replies! I am going to be referring back to this list for some time!
to answer some of the questions:
Plane type is an AA5.
I would love to go to Scotland, but feel its best to do that for a weekend, when I have more time to appreciate it!
I love the look of some of the islands, and trips to Europe, unfortunately I don't have life jackets/PLB handy, so I'm going to keep it simple and stick to UK.
I'm going to take a better look this evening at all of the options.
Thanks again!
to answer some of the questions:
Plane type is an AA5.
I would love to go to Scotland, but feel its best to do that for a weekend, when I have more time to appreciate it!
I love the look of some of the islands, and trips to Europe, unfortunately I don't have life jackets/PLB handy, so I'm going to keep it simple and stick to UK.
I'm going to take a better look this evening at all of the options.
Thanks again!