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Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2024, 15:12
Replies: 16
Views: 3,491
Posted By VT10

Hi Josh, I’m also a product of Sunderland...

Hi Josh,
I’m also a product of Sunderland Flying Club and whilst Lee and Margaret were slightly before my time, I’m still in touch with several former members and employees.
I know for certain...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2021, 12:24
Replies: 16
Views: 3,491
Posted By VT10

Many of those names are familiar to me though one...

Many of those names are familiar to me though one or two before my time. I started my flying career in 1979.
Sadly of the names familiar to me, they now have their permanent wings!
I’m still in...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2021, 10:38
Replies: 16
Views: 3,491
Posted By VT10

Hi Roy, it would be interesting to hear some of...

Hi Roy, it would be interesting to hear some of the names that were familiar to you. I’m still in touch with a number of people from the Sunderland days.
Forum: Private Flying
28th May 2012, 11:25
Replies: 72
Views: 17,067
Posted By VT10

Thumbs down Been poor for a long time and getting worse... ...

Been poor for a long time and getting worse...

Articles more suited to car magazines than a flying mag...
Journalists who seem to know little of their subject...
And little about aviation...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jun 2010, 11:43
Replies: 4
Views: 858
Posted By VT10

Just returned from Asturias via San Sebastian -...

Just returned from Asturias via San Sebastian - both Aena airports.
Landing & 3 nights parking at Asturias was 15 Euro's, landing at San Sebastian 6 Euro's.
Treated courteously and swiftly on both...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd May 2010, 08:32
Replies: 10
Views: 1,260
Posted By VT10

There's a long extension to the western end of...

There's a long extension to the western end of the airfield that has been open for quite some time now. If you're landing on 30R (the grass) and need to use it, keep well across to starboard (by the...
Forum: Private Flying
20th May 2010, 18:25
Replies: 10
Views: 1,260
Posted By VT10

Peterlee

Definitely Peterlee. Good grass & hard runways and fuel available.
10 - 15 minutes from Sunderland via the A19. Quick & easy.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Dec 2009, 11:31
Replies: 13
Views: 1,295
Posted By VT10

A very Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year to you...

A very Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year to you from G-AZOE, who does, occasionally, venture into your airspace...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jun 2009, 12:29
Replies: 18
Views: 2,023
Posted By VT10

Try Peterlee. Closer than Fishburn and with a...

Try Peterlee. Closer than Fishburn and with a hard runway too. Fuel and instant access to the A19 for Newcastle, Teesside or Durham.

And Premiership football:D
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Apr 2009, 11:37
Replies: 12
Views: 3,437
Posted By VT10

Peterlee would be my recommendation. You've...

Peterlee would be my recommendation. You've around 720 Metres of grass (nice & solid at the moment) and 550 of tarmac.
The airfield is right beside the A19 making Newcastle possible in a 30 minute...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jan 2008, 06:31
Replies: 22
Views: 3,840
Posted By VT10

If your based there, there's no landing fees....

If your based there, there's no landing fees. Hangarage is £100 / Month + VAT. Both Avgas & Avtur are available from the pump, don't know the current price but its very competitive.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2008, 11:30
Replies: 22
Views: 3,840
Posted By VT10

If there's a strong crosswind, I use the grass...

If there's a strong crosswind, I use the grass for landing. It's a good smooth surface and wide.

There's no problem with GA. There's often visitors and I've operated out of Peterlee...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2008, 11:44
Replies: 22
Views: 3,840
Posted By VT10

Peterlee

XL319,
Peterlee has the potential. It also has planning permission granted for 10 new hangars, and already has a hard runway. (OK, its narrow but managable)

My last visit to EGNT "International"...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Dec 2007, 11:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,547
Posted By VT10

A little more detail here

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7165617.stm
Forum: Private Flying
29th May 2006, 17:03
Replies: 78
Views: 8,936
Posted By VT10

Bobby, I think that if you read my original...

Bobby,
I think that if you read my original post carefully, I did point out that I've no axe to grind with the Aero Club / Flying School.
I would class Neil Clark as a friend and I personally think...
Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2006, 11:40
Replies: 2
Views: 496
Posted By VT10

There's only one Aero Club at Newcastle Airport....

There's only one Aero Club at Newcastle Airport. Generally PA28's for hire but I believe they also have a C150.

Nice to drift north towards Cheviot & the Borders - several well known castles and...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2006, 11:44
Replies: 78
Views: 8,936
Posted By VT10

As opposed to the unlimited pocket variety needed...

As opposed to the unlimited pocket variety needed at EGNT :=
Forum: Private Flying
16th May 2006, 11:40
Replies: 78
Views: 8,936
Posted By VT10

Additional costs? Landing fees (peak or...

Additional costs?
Landing fees (peak or off-peak). The hourly rate is advertised + landings.
At EGNT they're a fortune.
What does the hourly rate include? Is is chock-to-chock while you pay for 20...
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2006, 13:09
Replies: 78
Views: 8,936
Posted By VT10

Quite agree. I've seen busier GA airfields....

Quite agree. I've seen busier GA airfields. Anyone who thinks EGNT's busy has had a sheltered upbringing.

Things like this don't help either...and not for the first time....
DEPARTURE TERMINAL :...
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2006, 18:26
Replies: 39
Views: 5,155
Posted By VT10

Peterlee at weekends. Good grub & fuel. No nasty...

Peterlee at weekends. Good grub & fuel. No nasty control zones.
Forum: Private Flying
10th May 2006, 19:32
Replies: 78
Views: 8,936
Posted By VT10

Time to spare? Go by........car

Why be selective in timing your flights? Surely the idea is to go flying when you want or when the opportunity arises, and if you're training, it may be aircraft of instructor availability that...
Forum: Private Flying
9th May 2006, 11:49
Replies: 78
Views: 8,936
Posted By VT10

EGNT - forget it.

Go to Durham Tees Valley or Carlisle.
I wouldn't touch Newcastle with a barge-pole. Neil Clark's a smashing fella and I've no axe to grind with the Aero Club (other than it being Darras Hall Social...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2006, 18:48
Replies: 11
Views: 2,357
Posted By VT10

March 2006 edition of Pilot Magazine may be of...

March 2006 edition of Pilot Magazine may be of interest to you all.

Decent article on the Victa Airtrainer, also known as the CT-4.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Feb 2006, 11:44
Replies: 11
Views: 2,357
Posted By VT10

Malcolm & Stocker

Malcolm,
Best aircraft ever built and still going strong. Both in the UK & expecially in Oz.

Stocker,
I'll get you a copy on its way this evening. There's ot alot Airtourer that I haven't got...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Feb 2006, 11:42
Replies: 11
Views: 2,357
Posted By VT10

Airtourer 150S POH

I believe I've a POH for a 150S; I may even have it available electronically.
I'll check tonight and let you know.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jan 2006, 17:16
Replies: 20
Views: 2,847
Posted By VT10

Peterlee

I operate an aircraft from Peterlee. If there's anything you need to know about the place, ask and I'd be only too happy to help.
I tend to land on the grass (its smooth and well looked after these...
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