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Fishburn
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07877 118280 | www.fishburnairfield.co.uk Fishburn is a pretty, unlicensed airfield with an 800m grass runway, three miles north of Durham Tees Valley CTR/CTA. Convenient for Durham and the university. Visiting pilots should join the circuit from the north. There’s NO deadside. Visitors welcome at any time. Avgas 100LL self service, pay at pump. Aviator Cafe open every day, 0900-1700, but check due to restrictions. Hangarage subject to availability. Microlights welcome.
Nearby attractions The picturesque village of Sedgefield, Hardwick Hall Country Park and Durham city itself. Radio 118.280
Sackville
01234 708 877 | EGPN | www.sackvilleflyingclub.co.uk Sackville Flying Club, based in a quiet, pleasant rural location in North Bedfordshire, is home to a lively group of aviators, all passionate about flying. Within the club are four groups, whose interests span the four disciplines of gliding, microlight flying, power flying and hot air ballooning. Tea and coffee are free, and snacks are usually available. Gastro pub (Fox and Hounds ) just a 10 minute walk away. Restrictions will apply. You can camp overnight.
Nearby attractions Bletchley Park, which houses a museum dedicated to WWII codebreakers. Worth the 30 mile drive. PPR 01234 708 877 Radio 135.475
Sittles
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07773 777160 | www.sittlesflyers.com Sittles Flying Club was formed 22 years ago and has a new management committee which has invested several thousand pounds into a total renovation of the clubhouse with new decking and a sparkling new toilet. The kettle, coffee and tea are to hand in our luxurious clubhouse where you can make yourselves at home. PPR is required if you have not visited before and are not familiar with the site.
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Nearby attractions The club is well situated in the heart of Staffordshire just a couple of miles from both Lichfield, and its beautiful cathedral and also the National Arboretum. PPR: 07773 777160 Radio: 129.825
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Yatesbury
07836 554554 | www.wiltsmicrolights.com Yatesbury Airfield is home to the Wiltshire Microlight Centre, a BMAA-registered school run by qualified professional instructors who ensure flight training is safe, progressive and fun. Training takes place above the stunning North Wessex Downs and Vale of Pewsey. Visiting pilots should approach from the south, circuits at 600ft. Visit the website for pilot information. Blind calls on Safetycom 135.475 MHz. Please call PPR before setting off. Microlights only.
Nearby attractions The countryside around the strip is truly spectacular. PPR 07836 554554 / 01249 811000
Win! A print or digital Pooleys UK Flight Guide QUESTION: What is the distance between Sackville and Cromer in nautical miles? To enter, post your answer, name, address and email details to Pooleys November Competition, FLYER magazine, PO Box 4261, Melksham, SN12 9BN or send an email to competitions@seager.aero The closing date is 4 November 2020.
The winner’s name and address will be passed to Pooleys, then deleted from Seager’s database. Pooleys will send the winner their prize and, in order to do so, also offer to supply them with further information about the company’s products and services.
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The winner for September 2020 is: David Sibthorpe, Buckinghamshire.
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