What is your favorite general aviation airport to land in and why?
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What is your favorite general aviation airport to land in and why?
Your choice can be based on personal experience, nice scenery, best $100 burger, etc.
My personal choice would be Shelter Cove airport (0Q5) in California. Been my dream to go there one day because I’ve heard good things plus the views and scenery are incredible.
My personal choice would be Shelter Cove airport (0Q5) in California. Been my dream to go there one day because I’ve heard good things plus the views and scenery are incredible.
Hmmmm........
Not if you're in a 'Fork-Tailed-Dr-Killer'.........
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Not if you're in a 'Fork-Tailed-Dr-Killer'.........
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Cheeerrrsss....
Hmmmm........
Not if you're in a 'Fork-Tailed-Dr-Killer'.........
HTTPS://lostcoastoutpost.com/2023/ju...investigation/
Cheeerrrsss....
Not if you're in a 'Fork-Tailed-Dr-Killer'.........
HTTPS://lostcoastoutpost.com/2023/ju...investigation/
Cheeerrrsss....
Compton Abbas, Dorset, U.K.
Although, to be fair, I haven’t visited since the new owner took over.
Used to be lovely to visit, with friendly restaurant and I’ve heard it’s still worth dropping in.
Although, to be fair, I haven’t visited since the new owner took over.
Used to be lovely to visit, with friendly restaurant and I’ve heard it’s still worth dropping in.
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Beat me to it - watching that last night!
Best - or perhaps most interesting - of the airfields I've flown into as pax is probably Catalina Island in an Archer. In the UK probably Sandown about thirty five years ago. Sounds like it's even better these days...
Best - or perhaps most interesting - of the airfields I've flown into as pax is probably Catalina Island in an Archer. In the UK probably Sandown about thirty five years ago. Sounds like it's even better these days...
Compton Abbas, Dorset, U.K.
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In the UK,
Another vote for Compton Abbas
2nd on the list, Lee-on-the-Solent. A fine example to local councils everywhere (Fareham bought the site and have invested in it - I wish every local authority would do the same, like they do in France).
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Another vote for Compton Abbas
2nd on the list, Lee-on-the-Solent. A fine example to local councils everywhere (Fareham bought the site and have invested in it - I wish every local authority would do the same, like they do in France).
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By a significant margin, Glenforsa on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
Reasons? Amazing scenery, good runway, next to a beach, next to a hotel that also serves fantastic food.
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Reasons? Amazing scenery, good runway, next to a beach, next to a hotel that also serves fantastic food.
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Florida is a dream location for GA flying right across the state. So many airfields and great welcoming people along the way.
A couple of memorable trips to fly-in communities, most notably Spruce Creek and it’s Downwind restaurant (think it’s now closed?).
And another community fly-in trip west coast north of Tampa where just 5 minutes after landing, finding ourselves parked up on some kind hearted fella’s driveway. Invited in to their home, offered homemade chocolate cake and drinking fresh coffee. Quite comical tbh. They do love a British accent.
Nearer to home, another vote for Compton A. But abit too busy when it comes to the cafe, with lots of visitors by road.
Caernarfon worthy of a mention. Huge Sunday roasts.
Waltham remains my favourite to fly into. Could sit there all day watching the world and Heathrow arrivals saunter by.
A couple of memorable trips to fly-in communities, most notably Spruce Creek and it’s Downwind restaurant (think it’s now closed?).
And another community fly-in trip west coast north of Tampa where just 5 minutes after landing, finding ourselves parked up on some kind hearted fella’s driveway. Invited in to their home, offered homemade chocolate cake and drinking fresh coffee. Quite comical tbh. They do love a British accent.
Nearer to home, another vote for Compton A. But abit too busy when it comes to the cafe, with lots of visitors by road.
Caernarfon worthy of a mention. Huge Sunday roasts.
Waltham remains my favourite to fly into. Could sit there all day watching the world and Heathrow arrivals saunter by.
“Waltham remains my favourite to fly into. Could sit there all day watching the world and Heathrow arrivals saunter by.”
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I nearly put WW first as well, due to the great food, but CA wins due to its rural location.
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I nearly put WW first as well, due to the great food, but CA wins due to its rural location.
