Rival Battersea Heliport?
 

I paid a quick visit to Al-Fayed Field on Thursday last. Whilst I was in the tower, I saw a piece of paper headed "List of Battersea Power Station Movements". Didnt have time to find out anything more. Anybody been in there, or know anything about it?

You'll notice when flying on H4 there's an H painted beside the power station... I was told it was for the personal use of John Broom, when he owned the site. If anybody knows different, I'd love to know, too

The Helipad at the Power Station is privately owned but operated by Air Medina - Mal Thwaites formerly of First City Air.

Last I heard it was not available for Commercial operations, Private only. So it may be a viable option if you have a full day parking requirement in London and don't want to line Fayed's pockets! Can't guarantee this info is correct so please contact Mal on:

020 7592 0192

The H at the power station was indeed originated by John Broome, of Alton Towers fame - I know, I was that soldier <img src="wink.gif" border="0"> Well, on the 206L anyway

Phil

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Noel Edmonds has also used this site in the last few months in his A109 Power

paco, halcyon days. I beleive the man was last seen growing vines in Shropshire(?).

OPS MAN AKL MAN

Hi Jed A1 - they certainly were! Brooklands, etc...

where are you now? Somehow I can't imagine JLB growing vines...

Phil

South Caribbean.

So who's up for finding a new site going east and on the north side. Maybe somehwere near Excel etc.

Anyone know any money bags with a passion for helis that wouldnt mind fronting a couple of £ mill, if they fancy earning as well, i have a full business plan for a decent Scheduled heli service from the City to a couple of destinations.

Seriously interested if anyone has an introduction available???

Cheers <img src="tongue.gif" border="0"> <img src="tongue.gif" border="0">

jetscream 32
i belive that martin woods [mw helicopters] is seting up a company at excell or already has.regards steve

HLS's in London
 

I'm looking to fly to London a few times on business and wondered if anyone knows of some HLSs along the Thames that can be used. I use Battersea regularly but it's a long time by cab from either the west end or docklands where I need to get to. I've heard there's a site near to Battersea but don't know who to contact. Also, there's a v.nice 'H' painted at the Millenium Dome which would be perfect for the docklands run; details gratefully received. Finally, I need single engine options re rule 5. Thanks . J

Have you thought about using any of the military barracks that are based in the City?
Haven't myself, but then I've no need too. Obviously, there could be security checks etc but if you're planning to do it on a regular basis..........
Suggest you get hold of a copy of the RAFl HLS book (published by No 1 AIDU)
[email protected]
They might even have the answer!

There is a small site on Isle of Dogs just about
where H4 entry is. Its know as Vanguard and
can be seen right next to river. Don't know any
more sorry.

Jarvy - is that the one that seems to be part of a car park? If so it's just East of the first bend in the river on H4. I always did wonder whose that was. Any ideas?

DBChopper
:confused:

Yes that's the one. Sorry dont know any more,
will try to find out over weekend.

The BBC used Woolwich Barracks the other week with a bowser of fuel for a heli-tele op on the May Day riots. Some 8 hours in the air - and no story....! There is a private site somewhere in Docklands (which could the one known as Vanguard) - but I can't see it listed anywhere. Not even in "Farm Strips" :-)
Try asking the CAA because they gave approval a few years back.

The Vanguard site is in the Isle of Dogs. I worked a Star Speed from Blackbushe in to there today. However, the traffic always goes to and from a Private Site in Kent - so I am not aware of it being used by anyone else other than the same guy. There is also a fairly regular drop off in St Pauls area. (Near the Honourable Artillery Company's barracks)

Other HLS traffic I worked in the zones today went to Battersea Heliport, Battersea Power Station and some military traffic into Army barracks.

Oh yes, there's always quite a bit in to Buck Pal/Ken's Place if you can get approval!!

I take it you are worried about the Specified Area. As you know only aircraft on Heli routes or with the Authority of the CAA are allowed in there if Single Engined. The only way I can think of around it is if you are close to the edge of the Area as you only need to be able to alight clear of it!!

Good luck

HLS`s
 

Jelly- PM, ...and ,no fuel!
Syc:O

So what is the Vanguard site then? Is is the name of a company, or the helipad itself? Just interested...

By the way, AlanM - are you one of those very nice people on Thames Radar then?

DBChopper
:cool:

I've parked a Griffin overnight at Northolt (as military traffic). I'm pretty sure it would be available to civil RW guys too, as it seems they let just about any old 'C' list celebrity go through there as FW pax.

On second thoughts, it is a long slog down the A40 into town.:bored: