FLYER Exhibitions
Free Landing Fees
Visit our four selected airfields for the month and enjoy a free landing at each!
If you have a copy of FLYER magazine, you will know about our free landing fees, but just in case you don't... Each month the magazine contains vouchers for featured airfields, normally four per month, which we try to pick from around the UK to encourage pilots to visit different airfields in different parts of the country. Just hand over your voucher on arrival...
The August Free Landing Fees are at Bellarena, Bodmin, Earls Colne and Gigha Island. You can find details and the vouchers on page 78 of the August issue of FLYER. Click here to buy your copy or to subscribe.
Bellarena
[ August 1-31 ]
WHILE BELLARENA is essentially a gliding site, single-engine aircraft and microlights are welcome, although PPR is essential and pilots should be aware that the grass strip is 500m. In some wind conditions the landing strip may differ from the take-off strip. Be advised that there is high ground to 1263ft amsl approx 1.8nm E & SE of the site. The site is surrounded by wire fences average 4ft 6in high. The north and south boundaries border ditches approximately 10ft deep.
Nearby attractions include the local beaches, a ferry to Donegal and first class fishing, particularly salmon. The Giant's Causeway is around 35 miles away
PPR: 028 9187 4412 (Saturdays and Sundays only)
www.ulsterglidingclub.org
Bodmin
EGLA
[ August 1-31 ]
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. It is operated by the Cornwall Flying Club who will gladly arrange accommodation, car hire and customs if required and requested in advance. Radio-equipped microlights are welcome (radio contact prefered). All aircraft strictly PPR.
Nearby attractions Bodmin Airfield is only 20 miles from the excellent Eden Project.
PPR: 01208 821419
www.cornwallflyingclub.com
Earls Cone
EGSR
[ August 1-31 ]
EARLS COLNE Airfield is situated on the Essex Golf and Country Club estate (with a minibus on hand to take you to the course) in the heart of the picturesque Essex countryside. Avgas and refershments are available on site, while the Anglian Flight Centre offers training for PPL, IMC, night rating, aerobatics and twins. Non-radio aircraft should call ahead and may be accepted on PPR. Helicopter PPR by telephone is essential. Avoid overflying Earls Colne village
Nearby attractions Britain's oldest town, Colchester, is nearby, while a short taxi ride to Sunbury can mean a visit to the National Trust property of Melford Hall.
PPR: 01787 223676
www.anglianflightcentres.co.uk
Gigha
[ August 1-31 ]
Fly into the community-owned island of Gigha (God's Island), and find elusive peace and tranquility, along with a year-round temperate climate. Pilots can choose to stay in the famously welcoming Gigha Hotel or its well-appointed, self-catering cottages. Special breaks are available. Bike hire and taxies can be arranged on request. Fuel is available at Oban, North Connel (01631 710384), Islay or Machrihanish. Microlights are welcome.
Nearby attractions Gigha is home to the famous Achamore Gardens and your gateway to the Western Isles. Come for the day or stay and visit our white sandy beaches and enjoy the stunning sunsets.
PPR: 01583 505254
www.gigha.org
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