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just bumping it up before it falls off the end, thread "Not Sticky!".
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Don't know if anyone has mentioned it (can't be arsed flogging back through the thread) but Fadmoor just north of Kirkbymoorside in N'Yorks has a pub about 20 minutes walk away The Royal Oak Inn. Have flown into Fad which is a farm where you park amongst the roaming turkeys and other miscellaneous farm stuff. Was that impressed with the pub I've booked three nights there later this month.
Fadmoor is interesting as it is situated on the crest of quite a steep hill so all runways go up, or down depending on your inclination...but it's perfectly doable. Just don't expect to be level on any part of the runway or taxiways...:} Edit: It's actually about a mile, so 20 minutes if you meander and 12 minutes if you march like me. Also to add another airfield Crosland Moor (Huddersfield International, another interesting approach....) has a pub at the other end of the runway and Boston has an actual restaurant at the end of its runway. |
just bumping it up before it falls off the end, thread "Not Sticky!". Don't know if anyone has mentioned it (can't be arsed flogging back through the thread) but Fadmoor just north of Kirkbymoorside in N'Yorks has a pub about 20 minutes walk away The Royal Oak Inn. Have flown into Fad which is a farm where you park amongst the roaming turkeys and other miscellaneous farm stuff. Was that impressed with the pub I've booked three nights there later this month. Fadmoor is interesting as it is situated on the crest of quite a steep hill so all runways go up, or down depending on your inclination...but it's perfectly doable. Just don't expect to be level on any part of the runway or taxiways...http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/sr...s/badteeth.gif Edit: It's actually about a mile, so 20 minutes if you meander and 12 minutes if you march like me. Also to add another airfield Crosland Moor (Huddersfield International, another interesting approach....) has a pub at the other end of the runway and Boston has an actual restaurant at the end of its runway. |
Well it's been a while and I think we all know why......bloody weather.
But we did finnaly get to fly in to a grass strip this weekend. We went to Croft Farm...yes we have been there once or twice before! Thankfuly it has dried out a bit in the last week. But you still need to call first..... So lets kick this thread off again and hope for more weather like the weekend. Please keep adding strips and pubs the more the better... cheers Damien |
Off to Croft Farm tomorrow! Not been before, I notice it has a pub outside the airfield. What's the runway like, I'm taking a 172.
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Enjoy croft...yes he pub is just outside...please get PPR first, the strip still has some soft areas. There is a 172 based there but please check its ok first.
Croft Farm Airstrip If you dont get through leave a message on both numbers someone will call you back... Have fun, take some photos and let us know how you got on... |
Will do, ta.
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Went to Rosemarket last year, very interesting, never landed on a par 5 before!
Incidentally although not a grass strip I can thoroughly recommend Kirkbride and the White Heather hotel which is five minutes walk. Food is very good. |
Vis for here today 5000 increasing to 8 ....:sad: Probably do the milk run up to Sandtoft. I'm going somewhere today.
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Cheddington...
.....what a great little strip.
For many reason's, the Hinton Boy's have not been anywhere new this year. Until yesterday, we took advantage of the great weather and 5 of use went to Cheddington. Great place, great welcome. Even got a life to the pub...thanks. Do like there club house! PPR needed as you will need a quick brief on the approaches. The Hinton Boy's.... | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Video above... [IMG]http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5525/1...df4817fc_z.jpg Cheddington Club House... by Air Frame Photography, on Flickr[/IMG] |
I think our paths may have crossed yesterday around midday TP. I was heading north towards Silverstone when I noticed a yellow Cub flying alongside a biplane which passed behind me.
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Hi Neil,
If you were in a sports Cruiser type thing then yes.....? Thanks for waving your wings back. :ok: |
Yep - that was us.
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I was in the biplane (Jungmeister), lovely day wasn't it?
Jez |
Anyone know whether Keyston is still operational these days and also the Pheasant pub just a few minutes walk down the road?
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Keyston was still operational in August, and so was The Pheasant. The rumour from locals in the pub was that consideration was being given to abolishing the strip,which they did not want to see happen. One can only hope this was nothing more than a rumour.
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Orange Grove/Chavenage Airstrip Nr Tetbury
It is in my old Lockyears Farmstrip guide.Strip Grass08/26 (550x20mtr). The strip is a real gem for light aircraft,so peaceful and secluded. One would have to get a taxi in to Tetbury or to "The Gumstool Inn part of Calcot Manor Hotel,very nice for a week end break treat ." The strip is on the Chavenage House Estate, Google Chavenage House. Sorry if this is all old hat.
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great messingham.......
.....not grass (very useful this time of year).
Great place and Great pub in the village! Great Massingham..... - a set on Flickr |
Originally Posted by fireflybob
Anyone know whether Keyston is still operational these days and also the Pheasant pub just a few minutes walk down the road?
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I'll second Tupperware's rec of Gt Massingham. Went there yesterday and what a beautiful little village. Counted three duck ponds and at least two village greens. The church which was surprisingly open is well worth a visit too. The local pub (Dabbling Duck) is excellent. Food was delicious. Highly rec.
I shall return. |
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