Take-off and landing sites near Ascot ???

[Tobago]

Hello,

I'm new to PPG but have 350hours single engine aircraft experience and I also have some 750 parachute jumps. So picked up powered trike flying quite easily after 1 hour instruction. On the continent it's easy to find a field for FREE take-off and landing and I wanted to know if that's possible here - perhaps it's a closely guarded secret?

I live in Ascot (under the Heathrow TMA) and would like to find nearby sites.

Thank you and Happy flying.

Tobago

[fanman]

Not strictly true, it depends which country you are in. Germany only permits launch and landing from licensed airfields.

All the info is here in the archives if you're prepared to look.

[togsie]

HI Tobago,

I live in Bracknell, I'm afraid you need to travel west, to the Binfield area and almost to the M4 before you're clear of the Heathrow no fly.

I do know of a field in that area and once I've established a good relationship with the guy that owns it I'll share the info.

I'm not feeling quite as lonely in Bracknell anymore; I've met another guy from Bracknell and now you. A few more and we can start a club

Regards.

Ken.

[Tobago]

Thanks Ken,

That's very useful. I gather I'd need to travel west down the M4 or the M3 to at least remain clear of the Heathrow CTR. Perhaps we can meet up once the weather is better.

Happy flying.

Tobago

[morgy]

There is a site in guildofrd!!! its a bit hush hush as the land owner dosnt want to many flying out of there but its a good site. its just off the A3 out side of guildofrd If i remember is homested farm. he charges £8 per day

and if you fancy a drive south we have a few fields down here in west sussex....