Closest airfield to Rochdale
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Closest airfield to Rochdale
Greetings to SSD and other whippet-loving black pudding eaters from this soft southerner. So soft and southern am I that I don't possess a current north of England chart (I bought one after I got my licence but never used it). All of this may change as I am thinking of flying to look at an old car in Rochdale. Until I can buy a chart, all I can see is Barton, tantalisingly poised on the edge of the map, just where it says "here be dragons".
Is there any GA field closer to Rochdale than Barton? If not, I assume that a taxi around the M60/62 will cost me approximately four shillings in northern money. All guidance on your quaint northern customs gratefully received.
Is there any GA field closer to Rochdale than Barton? If not, I assume that a taxi around the M60/62 will cost me approximately four shillings in northern money. All guidance on your quaint northern customs gratefully received.
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An old car in Rochdale? Oop north where the first incarnation of a Mini is considered new....I presume you must be looking at a Model T Ford....
<TC> (from t'other side of the pennines)
PS...Remember to bring your sheepskin-flying jacket...it gets awfully cold north of Watford. Although you may find your treated like a god Oop north coming to earth in one of the magical flying machines, if you don't stick to your time-table they'll have you crowned God before tea-time
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PS...Remember to bring your sheepskin-flying jacket...it gets awfully cold north of Watford. Although you may find your treated like a god Oop north coming to earth in one of the magical flying machines, if you don't stick to your time-table they'll have you crowned God before tea-time
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Mainair/Pegasus, who are UK's largest microlight manufacturer are based in Rochdale. They do all their company test flying from Manchester(Barton) so I'd guess that's almost certainly the nearest reasonable sized airfield.
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Well, the jalopy has a big boot but I can't be ersed taking the wings off, so I guess it'll be an aerotow down the M6 (taking care to fly under the bridges).
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If Bartons closed, Try Huddersfield which from memory I don't think is too much further by Horse n cart to Rochdale, then you can really say that you've been 'Ooooop north' 
Oh thats unless off course it's over the edge of the world on your chart
Tip: Turn East at Barton = Yorkshire (Oh climb for terain avoidance too)
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Oh thats unless off course it's over the edge of the world on your chart
Tip: Turn East at Barton = Yorkshire (Oh climb for terain avoidance too
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I come from sunny Rochdale (bye heck) and the Barton is the best option, about 15 mins by motorway.
Or if you are a cheap skate get a lift to the Trafford center and you can get a bus to Rochdale, might have to wait whilst he feeds the horse though
You could even arrange a hire car, but that might require too much planning for a southern softie
If you need directions just give me the address and I will give you directions from the motorway.
Oh yeh and watch the BUMPS at Barton, your guaranteed at least 3 landings
Or if you are a cheap skate get a lift to the Trafford center and you can get a bus to Rochdale, might have to wait whilst he feeds the horse though
You could even arrange a hire car, but that might require too much planning for a southern softie
If you need directions just give me the address and I will give you directions from the motorway.
Oh yeh and watch the BUMPS at Barton, your guaranteed at least 3 landings
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Yes Its Barton
But just have another look at those NOTAMS
There are 2 east west Runways 27/09 and 27/09North
There are regular closures of either but never both at the same time
Suggest www.lancsaeroclub.co.uk and go to the section about flying in - its very informative
Landing Fees only a fiver or so - thats £49.95 in Lun'un money!
Oh and dont forget MAN APP's new freq
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The air is a navigable ocean that laps at everyones door
There are 2 east west Runways 27/09 and 27/09North
There are regular closures of either but never both at the same time
Suggest www.lancsaeroclub.co.uk and go to the section about flying in - its very informative
Landing Fees only a fiver or so - thats £49.95 in Lun'un money!
Oh and dont forget MAN APP's new freq
Sir Georger Cayley
The air is a navigable ocean that laps at everyones door
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Thanks people. The weather has gone yuck and I unexpectedly have to work today so I will have to wait a bit before finding out what it's like to go flying in clogs.
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If you're up on a w/e FNG, I may be able to help with a lift to Rochdale (as long as SWMBO hasn't scheduled me for anything else)
email: [email protected]
email: [email protected]
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That is very kind indeed, poetpilot. I have sent you an e-mail.
I suppose that if I was going to Merseyside it would be customary to solve my local transport problems by twoccing a motor from the airfield car park.
I suppose that if I was going to Merseyside it would be customary to solve my local transport problems by twoccing a motor from the airfield car park.
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Just remember its polite oop north to take a sugar lump or two with you to give the pony the energy to drag your wallet all the way into town with you.
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Rochdale
If you want to be a bit soft, try manchester international.
Anuther 15 mins on from Barton by fast stage coach.
But two 3k runways, that you can use no matter how much it
has been raining.
well it is manchester.
Anuther 15 mins on from Barton by fast stage coach.
But two 3k runways, that you can use no matter how much it
has been raining.
well it is manchester.
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What me, land at a big airport, pay handling fees, wear a silly yellow jacket, with my reputation?
My aeroplane thrives on bumpy grass runways, hates tarmac and concrete, hates taxiing any distance, so Barton will be fine by me.
My aeroplane thrives on bumpy grass runways, hates tarmac and concrete, hates taxiing any distance, so Barton will be fine by me.
