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Forum: Private Flying
16th May 2015, 09:39
Replies: 0
Views: 767
Posted By G-Atlast

Talking Sandown 80th: BBQ and disco

Following on from the recent successful (if a little windy) 80th Birthday fly-in, Sandown will be hosting an 80th birthday BBQ and aviation-themed disco on Friday 17th July. Starting at 1800, with...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2015, 06:46
Replies: 0
Views: 618
Posted By G-Atlast

Sandown 80th birthday fly-in

Sandown airfield is celebrating its 80th birthday this weekend, 18th/19th April. http://www.eghn.org.uk/default.html Free landings for any aircraft registered in 1950 or earlier.
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Apr 2014, 18:45
Replies: 56
Views: 10,450
Posted By G-Atlast

Smile Avgas available

Avgas is now available. Was £1.92/litre at the weekend :)
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2014, 19:53
Replies: 56
Views: 10,450
Posted By G-Atlast

Talking It certainly is! Fuel has been delivered. Last...

It certainly is! Fuel has been delivered. Last few adjustments being made to dispensing side apparently before it is available for purchase. Oils will also be available. Check the website for an...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2013, 19:57
Replies: 38
Views: 14,682
Posted By G-Atlast

Talking New cafe now open!

:)The new clubhouse/cafe at Sandown is now operational! All Carla's usual delicious offerings available, with the added benefit of somewhere to sit inside should the current sunny weather take a turn...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2013, 20:51
Replies: 38
Views: 14,682
Posted By G-Atlast

Talking New landing fees announced

A new scale of landing fees for Sandown have been announced, effective immediately:

Microlight £5.00
Gyrocopter £5.00
Single Engine £10.00
Twin Engine £15.00
Helicopter £10.00
...
Forum: Private Flying
20th May 2013, 06:50
Replies: 38
Views: 14,682
Posted By G-Atlast

Fuel & cakes

Cakes, coffee and very nice bacon butties certainly available! Unfortunately at the moment there is no avgas available on the Island, though it is available at nearby Lee on Solent. Hopefully this...
Forum: Private Flying
18th May 2013, 18:16
Replies: 38
Views: 14,682
Posted By G-Atlast

Thumbs up Sandown airport

Sandown airport has just changed hands. The new owners are both pilots (gyros), so hopefully it will now have a stable future at last. Contrary to some rumours, it has never been closed, but it now...
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2012, 20:04
Replies: 0
Views: 494
Posted By G-Atlast

Thumbs up Sandown update

For anybody that fondly remembers the 'Pie in the sky' cafe at Sandown (predecessor to the sadly destroyed 'Aviator') you will be pleased to hear that it will be back in operation from this Saturday...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2012, 20:05
Replies: 8
Views: 2,733
Posted By G-Atlast

Just for interest, what was the landing fee for...

Just for interest, what was the landing fee for your PA28? I often see Dunsfold while passing and have considered a visit.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2011, 19:55
Replies: 27
Views: 5,254
Posted By G-Atlast

Thumbs up I can recommend Derek Davidson as well. As per...

I can recommend Derek Davidson as well. As per another poster, I was a bit concerned before I went that it may turn out to be just an exam cram, but was pleasantly suprised to find this was not the...
Forum: Private Flying
20th May 2011, 19:22
Replies: 29
Views: 20,062
Posted By G-Atlast

Question Travel in Europe without passport?

I recently had an opportunity to go on a club flyout to Ostend. Unfortunately I did not check my passport until a couple of weeks before the event and when I did I found that it had expired!:O While...
Forum: Private Flying
7th May 2011, 15:21
Replies: 30
Views: 6,670
Posted By G-Atlast

Still no fuel yet unfortunately. Remains to see...

Still no fuel yet unfortunately. Remains to see if the old storage tank is useable if it is pumped out (currently full of water - apparently a safety precaution when it was left empty for some time)...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Mar 2011, 18:32
Replies: 40
Views: 9,398
Posted By G-Atlast

The lease is for Sandown. Bembridge is currently...

The lease is for Sandown. Bembridge is currently open for residents only, with no fuel or radio.
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Mar 2011, 19:57
Replies: 40
Views: 9,398
Posted By G-Atlast

latest developments

BN have now signed a 2 year lease on Sandown and are apparently planning to get it relicenced. They will also be running Lee on Solent from 1st April, not sure on exactly what basis. Still no fuel...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2011, 21:13
Replies: 40
Views: 9,398
Posted By G-Atlast

Sandown is not closed!

Despite a lot of talk to the contrary, Sandown is very much open! Yes it requires PPR, no there is no fuel but the cafe in the Specialist Flying School (opposite side of the field to the tower) make...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Dec 2010, 19:49
Replies: 16
Views: 3,434
Posted By G-Atlast

Last minute comments

Comments regarding the Isle of Wight structure plan 'Core Strategy' close on December 10th 2010 at 16:30! If you wish to make any comments to help save Sandown then please follow the following link...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2010, 19:42
Replies: 56
Views: 9,383
Posted By G-Atlast

Update

Went to Spamfield as a ground visitor and it certainly seemed to have the usual great atmosphere and very good attendance. Not sure what the future holds for Sandown itself though. Apparently Avgas...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Apr 2010, 20:00
Replies: 7
Views: 3,109
Posted By G-Atlast

Have PMd you with contact details for Bembridge -...

Have PMd you with contact details for Bembridge - great airfield even if avgas is an extortionate £1.90 litre !
Forum: Private Flying
21st Mar 2010, 21:49
Replies: 44
Views: 5,988
Posted By G-Atlast

Not lucky enough to be in your position yet...

Not lucky enough to be in your position yet (still very slowly working towards PPL in the first place myself), but have PMd you some info that may be of use.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Sep 2008, 18:24
Replies: 16
Views: 3,434
Posted By G-Atlast

Post There is a useful summary of the latest plans,...

There is a useful summary of the latest plans, along with many comments and objections at the following link, taken from Specialist Flying School's website

Isle of Wight Council - Island Plan Core...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2008, 18:50
Replies: 16
Views: 3,434
Posted By G-Atlast

Thumbs down Unfortunately the only plans in the offing for...

Unfortunately the only plans in the offing for Sandown at the moment involve closing it completely and building an enormous butlins-like tourist park (oops - luxury holiday cabins) on the site. Isle...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2008, 19:58
Replies: 16
Views: 3,434
Posted By G-Atlast

Angry Sandown Airport under threat

Plans are afoot to destroy Sandown Airport and cover it with yet more holiday accommodation, this at a time when existing Island tourist facilities are struggling to keep viable in our soggy summers....
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jun 2008, 18:57
Replies: 8
Views: 1,052
Posted By G-Atlast

£1.75 at Sandown last weekend:eek:

£1.75 at Sandown last weekend:eek:
Forum: Private Flying
10th May 2008, 15:48
Replies: 0
Views: 503
Posted By G-Atlast

Question Isle of Wight PPL training experiences?

Has anybody got personal experience of PPL(A) training on the Isle of Wight? I'm about to visit the two schools here (At Sandown and Bembridge). Other than available aircraft - AA5A at Sandown and...
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