Helipads, hotels and Others: Requests, Recommendations & Rip-offs
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Izaak Walton
My life... I went in there with a 22 just before Christmas (for free), and another 44 was in at the same time. That was the field pretty much full.
Wasn't a particularly great site either, as the land is sloping slightly and there is a steep hill on one side and trees on another.
£350 is extortion; there can be no other word for it!! Food and hospitality was good though!
Wasn't a particularly great site either, as the land is sloping slightly and there is a steep hill on one side and trees on another.
£350 is extortion; there can be no other word for it!! Food and hospitality was good though!
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Thetford, Norfolk Landing sites
Can anybody recommend a landing site in, or very close to Thetford. Hotel, Golf course etc, anything thats helicopter friendly. I should mention that its for a business meeting not just for a sandwich and coffee.
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Hurst House at Laugharne
Flown in a few times - inside the Pembrey Danger Area - fantastic countryside, three nice pads, wonderful hotel, amazing food, great beaches...and no charge.
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Pub Landing Sites
Please can anyone suggest a pub(s) with landing site adjacent to or within sight of a pub in Essex/Herts/Cambs/Bucks.
Preferably field within scope of a low hours PPLH.
I have purchased the Pooleys heli landing sites but struggling to find a pub somewhere in the counties above
Thank you.
XTEC
Preferably field within scope of a low hours PPLH.
I have purchased the Pooleys heli landing sites but struggling to find a pub somewhere in the counties above
Thank you.
XTEC
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Landing site for Guards Polo
Dear RH's,
Its been a while, but I have question to ask !..Please !! Other than Coworth Park Polo club. Does anyone know of alternative landing sites for the Guards Polo Club.
FYI Coworth Polo club fees are £300+VAT (no parking fees)
No firecover
No security
No transport
No facilities (was told that if staying there pilot would need to bring own food/water !!)
= ripoff
Any ideas ?
Many thanks
SST
Its been a while, but I have question to ask !..Please !! Other than Coworth Park Polo club. Does anyone know of alternative landing sites for the Guards Polo Club.
FYI Coworth Polo club fees are £300+VAT (no parking fees)
No firecover
No security
No transport
No facilities (was told that if staying there pilot would need to bring own food/water !!)
= ripoff
Any ideas ?
Many thanks
SST
Holt Lodge Hotel nr Wrexham
Tick VG.
Hotel owner pro chopper and free to land
but watch out for rabbit holes
details on Gary's site
griffin-helicopters
Hotel owner pro chopper and free to land
but watch out for rabbit holes
details on Gary's site
griffin-helicopters
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Don't go to Panshanger!
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d's charged the owner £75 to land (only there an hour or so). They stated it was a "commercial" job even though it was for the owner of the aircraft! Guy there claimed he did not like helicopters but there were 2 R22's and R44 which looked like they were based there. DON'T GO THERE!! Poor facilities and poor service.
Complete contrast to Earls Colne, great bunch of people.
SF
B
d's charged the owner £75 to land (only there an hour or so). They stated it was a "commercial" job even though it was for the owner of the aircraft! Guy there claimed he did not like helicopters but there were 2 R22's and R44 which looked like they were based there. DON'T GO THERE!! Poor facilities and poor service.Complete contrast to Earls Colne, great bunch of people.
SF
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Panshanger charges
Gents (& Ladies)
I SFH from Panshanger and have heard that someone visiting in a helo "cut up" Heim Merkado (the site operator) on his fixed wing final
so he raised the price for rotary landings for visitors to deter people 
.
Sadly he raised the SFH prices as well
.
Pans always used to be such a friendly place to fly from too!
Ian.
I SFH from Panshanger and have heard that someone visiting in a helo "cut up" Heim Merkado (the site operator) on his fixed wing final
so he raised the price for rotary landings for visitors to deter people .Sadly he raised the SFH prices as well
.Pans always used to be such a friendly place to fly from too!
Ian.
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Site near Fort William
Does anybody know of a site near Fort William where I can park my R22 for a couple of weeks? Oban is too far away and the local hotels probably wouldn't want a non guest flying from their grounds for that length of time. I am staying in a cottage there and want to do some flying in the area. A farmers barn with some hard standing would be ideal.
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Thumbs up for Billesley Manor
Just a note to second the earlier recommendation for Billesley Manor (just west of Stratford Upon Avon).
Took mrs Ed in for lunch. No landing fee, fantastic food, very friendly staff and I was so astounded at the price that I asked them to check they had included both meals on the bill.
www.billesleymanor.co.uk. Large lawn and easy approach from the south.
John
Took mrs Ed in for lunch. No landing fee, fantastic food, very friendly staff and I was so astounded at the price that I asked them to check they had included both meals on the bill.
www.billesleymanor.co.uk. Large lawn and easy approach from the south.
John
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A Good Experience
Took two friends to the Ashdown Park Hotel for afternoon tea yesterday and it was a great experience. Located at Wyck Cross just inside the southern edge of the Gatwick CTR. Slightly steep approach to the H but not too tricky. No landing fee, and was met on shutdown by a steward with an electric buggy! Beautiful hotel, amazing afternoon tea (£19 per person or £35 per couple) and charming service. Highly recommended.
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Glenfinnan House Hotel, Ft William
Are any forumites familiar with this place as a landing site? All comments appreciated. Esp a view on commercial ops, ie single vs twin. suitability.
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I'm afraid I've only flown in fixed wing on floats.
However this is a reasonably sized single terraced lawn on te loch side of the hotel. It would be reasonably usable in a single. The location is reasonably sheltered by the terrain but the lawn is largely surrounded by trees - but not of great height. Big but is make sure they do not have an enourmous marque on the front lawn - it was there last time over halving the area of the lawn.
Might be worth ringing PLM and seeing if they have better knowledge.
However this is a reasonably sized single terraced lawn on te loch side of the hotel. It would be reasonably usable in a single. The location is reasonably sheltered by the terrain but the lawn is largely surrounded by trees - but not of great height. Big but is make sure they do not have an enourmous marque on the front lawn - it was there last time over halving the area of the lawn.
Might be worth ringing PLM and seeing if they have better knowledge.
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Glenfinnan House Hotel
Used it loads of times but not Public Transport.
The way in is the way out, but there is a sports field not far away near the Bonnie Prince Charlie Monument nearby which is a much better site, and is fenced and gated.
Both sites subject to waterlogging.
The hotel will be able to advise on the alternate - ownership, etc.
Good luck.
TRC
The way in is the way out, but there is a sports field not far away near the Bonnie Prince Charlie Monument nearby which is a much better site, and is fenced and gated.
Both sites subject to waterlogging.
The hotel will be able to advise on the alternate - ownership, etc.
Good luck.
TRC
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Last time I was there, about 2 years ago, the lawn was (and possibly still is) surrounded on three sides by trees and the fourth side is the hotel.
The photo in the 'Enquiry Form' box on their home page looks as if the trees on one side might have been cut down (unless it's a really old picture). The photo gallery page wouldn't load for me, but it might for you - have a look in there, or just call them maybe.
TRC
Just loaded the photo gallery, no help at all.
The photo in the 'Enquiry Form' box on their home page looks as if the trees on one side might have been cut down (unless it's a really old picture). The photo gallery page wouldn't load for me, but it might for you - have a look in there, or just call them maybe.
TRC
Just loaded the photo gallery, no help at all.
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I went there for a school friend's wedding a couple of years ago.
At that point, there was a bloody big marquee on the lawn, so that might well be something to bear in mind on a summer weekend!
The Priest who married them in the church overlooking the hotel had to fly to another wedding in the north of Scotland after theirs, he got a Twin Squirrel there (paid for by the next wedding's father-of-the-bride!) - nearer my God to thee and all that!
- It's a stunning location too, the church itself, when they opened the doors - wow
At that point, there was a bloody big marquee on the lawn, so that might well be something to bear in mind on a summer weekend!
The Priest who married them in the church overlooking the hotel had to fly to another wedding in the north of Scotland after theirs, he got a Twin Squirrel there (paid for by the next wedding's father-of-the-bride!) - nearer my God to thee and all that!
- It's a stunning location too, the church itself, when they opened the doors - wow
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I wasn't really looking at it in terms of helicopters but..
The trees on the lochside are spaced and no more than 30 foot. To the south they are much higher, cann't remember to the north.
The lawn is 50m plus from the loch to the driveway but with a terrace, probably over 80 long north to south. I'll pm a small picture.
The trees on the lochside are spaced and no more than 30 foot. To the south they are much higher, cann't remember to the north.
The lawn is 50m plus from the loch to the driveway but with a terrace, probably over 80 long north to south. I'll pm a small picture.