Jimball,

I think 4ft was referring to post number 98 which has subsequently been removed, from a guy asking if Iainms was talking about Newcastle in Austrailia..........hence the long trek comment.

K77

Agreed, Samson would be a good point of contact, they will even sort your hotel out, I believe they use the Hilton and transport you to and from the City Centre.

Indeed i was K77, now the post has been removed i better remove mine !!

don't be suckered into using the heliport. Not suitable for singles really as its an overwater approach and departure. Tricky to get into, using a steep approach. Not to say many singles haven't been in there but believe me, you could go to Linden Hall hotel just outside to the North (10-15mins) and free landings. No more than half hour drive to St.James. Great country location. Great Hotel.
For what the airport will charge you, this way would probably work out cheaper.

Just remembered that there is a Helipad in the city centre owned by Eagle Helicopters, its a short walk from NUFC but not sure about overnight security.

Iainms

may seem an obvious one but have you contacted the club. I know big Sam and Owen have used helicopters on a regular basis maybe they know of another landing site ?

When the football is on I'd avoid a 'drive' into Newcastle at all costs! It can be a nightmare.

You can get the Metro in all the way to James' Park/Haymarket from the airport and Samson will probably drop you at the Metro if you let them know (there are two stations at the Airport - one at the terminal and one not far from the Southside Aviation).

The City Heliport is well sited for James Park. Not overly suited to Public Transport - 5 to 10 minute walk or a very short taxi hop been practically on the edge of the city centre (5 mins from station) If you do go in the only real approach is from West/South West along the River so bear that in mind for wind. Its roughly a 3 acre site right next some big Gasometers which stand out well - a quick look on Googleearth will give you a heads up. In any case - Martin at Eagle Helicopters will want to brief you prior to arrival. Depending on your experience level you may want to keep the R44 fairly light to give you a good margin.

I cant comment on the Hotel as I don't know it.

Enjoy the game!

'Big Sam' used the heliport when he first joined Newcastle. Owen also uses the Heliport.

www.burythorpehouse.co.uk Old country Gents res with about 12 rooms near York. Best food in Yorkshire without a doubt and you can land right next to it with no charge. Great pub . Bay Horse, 300 yard walk away.
Mention pprune and they give you a discount !!

One of the best excuses I've ever heard today for a hotel charging a landing fee.

When pressed on why we get charged and yet the car park users don't, 'Because of the disturbance it causes' she says. To who ? I ask.

Girl goes off to find someone who knows and apparently its to pay the local farmer to move his cows. Where to I ask I don't know says the girl !

The boss wants to go there anyway so I will find out just where the cows normally are, but flashearth shows the nearest fields about 1/4 mile at the closest.

Perhaps I am just getting even more cranky as I get older.

Anyway Hartwell House Aylesbury. £50 whether you are a guest or not.

GS

Hotel: Blundson House Hotel just off the M4 jn 15 by Swindon is £250 landing fee!! Green next to tennis courts
Lovely hotel, food and gym facilities though.

Battersea hotel
 

http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/w...s_unveiled.php

Can anybody afford to land AND stay the night? Maybe a discount on parking charges for guests....

Stoke / Keele area landing sites
 

Hi, does anyone know of a good landing site for an R44 in the Stoke / Keele area? I know there is a landing pad at Crewe Hall Hotel, but if there is anywhere suitable closer that would be great.

Thanks.

Need Landing site near Barnsley
 

I'd be very grateful if anyone could chip in with info about any potential landing sites / contact names for landing sites in the Barnsley area (ideally to the north east)

It's not for commercial use so i won't be pinching anyones charter customers.

Many Thanks
Barny

barndweller

there is one at brierley ne of barnsley or a bit further ne at walton wood what area do you want to be near there are a few owner pilots that live local to barnsley

send a pm if you want

steve

helipubs
 

This may seem a strange question, but are there many pubs in the uk with a sufficient area to land and welcome helicopters?

Loads. Depends where you want to go, but can recommend The Onslow Arms east of Guildford. Easy approach, and part of the car park is nicely signed "Helicopters only". Sensibly priced food in a nice old pub.

Nice, any of you flyers park the rotors there for the night and hit the pub? :E:}

Milton Keynes helipad
 

Anybody have any contact details for helipads near MK? There seems to be a few, but I can't track down contact nos.

I've got a meeting near M1 J14 tomorrow!

Thanks

206 Jock

Try Cranfield Airport, land at Cabair or Patriot Aviation's facility

http://www.helipad.co.uk

has a few