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Don't take a taxi!!!
Long wait in line to get a chit, then very expensive for the short drive into town.
Definition of "liquid"
Be aware of what is now considered 'liquid' and therefore subject to separate screening procedures and personal allowance when passing through security. This used to be my home airport, so I've flown to and from MAN on many occasions. This time however, clearing security at T1, a recorded message repeated saying that inhalers and deodorant are liquids. What I didn't realise is that even solid stick deodorant and powder inhalers are, apparently, "liquids". I challenged the staff on inspection and they told me there are three main English dictionaries: Oxford, Collins, and Manchester Airport. So even though literally nothing is actually liquid, they have this definition.
Saint Athan
Saint Athan is a great airfield to land at £12 per tone very good with GA aircraft and you handled by Horizon flight training and you get to look around there hangar
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You can go to Heathrow and it will be £2000
Ballone Castle Airstrip
This is a sheep field used occasionally as a private airstrip.
Steep Approach, Steep Prices!
Little airport with a big price tag, Fantastically convenient but heavy on the pound!
HAPPY VAL'S DAY...
I want say Wishes Happy Valentine to Mireille & Nilda of the Locuna Family...Luv u all..Kiss..Motch...
Bandits angels 20!
Keep a watch out fellows, you may find a Eurofighter up your arse!
In relation to noise comments
As you maybe aware RAF pilots hate your noise too, the noise of your lips spewing drivel and the intensely deafening sound off your fingers on your keyboard. May you do us all a favor and back track to your house and fold your wings, RAF guys and girls on the other hand keep up the good work!! Tallyho!
Nah!
Too many weekend warriors
From the Otter pilot
Pilot notes: Find airport info on http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com airport information
For Tidal info, consult the tables for "Barra North Bay". Generally speaking when the tide is below 3.0 meter the runways are usable. The first to be flooded is runway 29, then 33, lastly 25.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast_and_sea/tide_tables/7/314
There are normally two scheduled flights a day with a turn-around time of 20-30 minutes. The twin otters will receive priority so plan a landing and departure at other times. Schedules are at irregular, but published times.
It is advisable to phone Barra airport authority before departure.
Seriously!!!!
Its an RAF airbase. No access to civil air.
Lousy transit airport
Complicated and difficult to get around, service and shops not great. Not a good transit ariport in my view.
Hello...
Hello,every this is JULIAN,it's my Greatest Wish to Travel to the UNITED KINGDOM(LONDON),fortunately i discovered Some friends that help this journey accomplished.Anyway,i would to say Big Thankx to these friends,i.e Nilda & Mireille Locuna Dougan of N17.God Bless with much Comfort them for their kindest Curtesy...
Where
What's the flight heading from Durham Tees Valley
Wheelchair Access
The CAA have just published their second annual survey of the quality of assistance for passengers with a disability or reduced mobility. It covers the 30 busiest U.K. airports.
The only airports to be rated Very Good in both surveys were Humberside and Norwich.
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Now changed
Airfield name incorrectly spelt
Hunsdon is spelt with an o and not a e
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Big
Noise at Old Park Farm airfield.
The noise of the aerobatics is not from old Park its the RAF trainers who fly from St Athen to overhead Margam park to practice. We the pilots at Old Park would be very happy if they would stop as it annoys us too. Try contacting the officer commanding at St Athan and asking them to stop! We have and were told because its open airspace they can do what they want.And that is true.However if you do have an issue with the flying at Old Park call Rob on 07989537508. Then we can address the problem. The last thing we want is unhappy neighbours!
brian norton
Hi Brian, Can't put a face to your name. I first went to Upavon on 9th July 1961 and was active in the club until mid November, as I was stationed at waterbeach and started flying at Duxford then.
Hope you are well and still flying. Chris (micro)
re: Moonrakers Soaring Club, RAFGSA
Reply to @ChrisM: We must have met. I went solo during that year. I was introduced by fellow Hull guys Colin Wray and David Ellis. We were on Fitters (Wireless and Radar) courses at Yatesbury. I hope you see this blog, as I see your entry is back in 2011! I remember one day, flying was suspended when some Groupie came with his autogiro and gave a demo. I understand it was used by him in Bond films. Brian Norton.
Great Airport Beats Manchester and London Airports
This is a great airport to fly from, good people good facilities and good choice of scheduled and charter flights. Airport not to blame for luggage delays they do not provide luggage staff the airlines do.
viewing aircraft!
Hi there, I would like to know where you can watch planes safely without breaking the law or interfering with the airport security and police?
I have found 1 or 2 places. 1 is on the footbridge 117 over the railway line just to the north of the airport between Horley and Gatwick. 2 is also on a bridge 120 by the perimeter road (A23). On the footpath between Charlwood and Ifield Hall by the approach lights. Lastly another up on the hill by Russ Hill Hotel near Ifield Windmill. I hope this helps people!?
Noise
You have a very annoying airobatic type plane taking off from your airstrip .Im sure there must be regulations for noise . All the other aircraft I have heard and seen have been fine. They take off and clear off. Im sure you will know what aircraft and how to baffle the noise.
RUNWAY DETAILS
The main runways on this site are listed as 29/11 when in fact they've been 28/10 for nearly 5 years now...
Propeller Inn is Fab
Flew into Bembridge yesterday with the Miss's. Had an absolutely 1st class meal at the Propeller - it's a must do. Sea Bass and Duck - just delicious. And only £15 to land. Beats the alternatives.
Outside tiedowns open hanger space plus storage
Outside tiedowns open hanger space plus storage Now available 07882471000
I was there also
I was stationed at the MAC passenger terminal from 66 through 69. unfortunately, I only have pictures of the inside of the terminal and
of the people that I served with, including those terrific British Nationals.
Charles e swan
Henderson, NV
PFA
The home of the PFA rally, it was fun
Landing on 04
If your in a low wing and trying to land on 04, then you need to hit the threshold, or you sink rate = the slop of the runway!!!
Try not to stamp on the breaks too!
Trees
It was a very windy night that they all just seemed to fall over.
Sad sad sad!
I was the last aircraft to fly out of West Malling, it was a very sad day :(
Info
A great and welcoming place!
Info
Love this place, but it gets a little boggy in the winter
It's a field
I wouldn't want to land here as it is a field, not an air strip
What type of aircraft?
What type of aircraft will i fly in to Gran Canaria? Please
Ammendments
NDB decommissioned
No ATIS
runway 18 lit, during opening hours, on request
Food excellent
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Good airport hasn't got a viewing area, if it has I haven't found it yet
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Good view from the Sofitel hotel
Manchester
Great viewing facilities
Bembridge Still open
Bembridge is Still open all week for PPR fixed wing and rotary. Please see eghj.co.uk.
Also the propeller Inn is under new management and open.So why not visit soon.
Air Cadets
I was also in the Cadets throughout the 80's and flew Chipmuinks on an AEF while staying at Brawdy!
Enstone Aerodrome's ICAO code remains EGTN.
Enstone Aerodrome's ICAO code remains EGTN.
AMAZING
:D
Closed
The heliport was officially closed on 31 October 2012. It's been since replaced by a retail park
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This entry is a double for GB-0316, which is however more complete.
Admin pls. remove.
IT'S TIDAL
The only airport in the world where you need to consult tide tables before making your flight plan - the runways are only usable at low tide.
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Only used on race days
Flying with ELUAS
🔗 Sat, 19 May 2018
— Anonymous Flyer at RAF Brawdy, United Kingdom
Flew from RAF Brawdy with the East Lowlands University Air Squadron in 1976, flying RAF Bulldogs. Incredible fun. First experience of the "Goldfish Bowl Effect" when the blue of the sea and the blue of the sky merged. Didn't realise anything was wrong, (and that I was disorientated), until the controls went all sloppy on me. Recovered facing toward land. Learnt a lot that day.