If you have a copy of FLYER
magazine, you will know about our free landing fees, but just in
case you don't... Every month the magazine contains vouchers for featured
airfields, normally four per month, which we try to dot around the UK
to encourage pilots to visit different airfields.
May 2008
FOURFree
landing fees!
During the calendar month of May our free landing fees
give you the chance to land for free at four airfields. Just
hand over your voucher on arrival
The vouchers are valid for the stipulated period only. You are allowed
only one landing per voucher. Vouchers are not valid at an aircraft's
home airfield.
You need the vouchers to take advantage of the free landing
fees, so why not subscribe to the magazine and
have it delivered to your door? If you would like your airfield to be
included as a Free Landing Fee, give Darran Ward a call on 01225 481440.
Or you could try the GA diary to get details
of an event.
May issue's vouchers will give free landings at Bodmin,
Draycot, Fife and Sherburn
in Elmet. With them, you could save up to £34. Please turn
to page 96 of the May 2008 issue for the vouchers
Click here to find out where next month's free
fees will be
(voucher valid 1 - 31 May)
Bodmin airfield is situated on the edge of the picturesque Bodmin Moor
in Cornwall – an area which is famous for, among other things, the Jamaica
Inn and its long association with the history of Cornish smuggling. The
airfield offers excellent facilities including two grass runways and a
lunchtime bar and restaurant. The airfield is operated by the Cornwall
Flying Club who will gladly arrange accommodation, car hire and customs
if required and requested in advance. Bodmin airfield is only 20 miles
from the excellent Eden project. Radio equipped microlights are always
welcome at Bodmin (radio contact preferred). All aircraft strictly PPR.
PPR: 01208 821419www.cornwallflyingclub.com
(voucher valid 1 - 31 May)
Draycot is a friendly unlicensed airfield and is situated in the heart
of the Wiltshire countryside, located between the historic town of Marlborough
and the ever growing centre of Swindon. The Roman City of Bath is also
close by and worth a visit. There is a cabin for pilots and passengers
to get a welcome cup of tea or coffee at the airfield. We are more than
happy to arrange accommodation or taxis if required. Three axis microlights
welcome. Pilots must radio Lynham on 123.40 as we are in its airspace.
PPR: 01793 741527www.draycotaerodrome.co.uk
(voucher valid 1 - 31 May)
Fife (Glenrothes) airport is ideally situated in the centre of Scotland,
only 20 minutes flying time from the glorious Highlands with their superb
walking and climbing possibilities. Fife, FLYER’s Airfield
of the Year in 1998, is a licensed airfield with a hard 700 m x 18 m
runway available for day or night operations. Limited overnight hangarage
is available on request. There is also a welcoming licensed bar and
restaurant, The Tipsy Nipper. We offer PPL training, trial lessons,
IMC and night instruction with our experienced instructors. Visiting
pilots should obtain briefing on local noise abatement procedures. Fuel
available on site (100LL). Radio equipped a/c only including microlights.
Strictly PPR 01592 753792www.taysideaviation.co.uk
(voucher valid 1 - 31 May)
You can fly in to Sherburn In Elmet, North Yorkshire (5.5nm west of
Selby) and be assured of a very warm welcome at one of the North’s premier
flying clubs. There is a range of aircraft for hire, including fixed-wing
and helicopters, with three well-maintained grass runways and one tarmac
runway. Avgas and Jet A1 fuel are for sale at competitive prices. There
are also excellent catering facilities and a bar, should you have relatives
or friends accompanying you who are non-flyers. Please avoid overflying
the villages of Sherburn-in-Elmet, South Milford, Monk Fryston or Hambleton.
Radio-equipped microlights are very welcome. PPR: 01977 682674www.sherburnaeroclub.com
