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LOCATION: N
51° 50.29', W 02° 35.39', 600ft AMSL
RUNWAYS: 01 - 19 470m x 7m Grass
and
06 - 24 340m x 7m Grass
Each are 600ft
AMSL at highest point with upslopes as indicated above
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Circuits must be flown to the West of the
airfield, either inside or outside of English Bicknor village, and avoiding
flight over Eastbach Court (large house to South of airfield). Circuit height is
at the pilots discretion but please observe flow of traffic, exercise good
airmanship and avoid conflict at all times. Due to the sloping ground, landings
are FROM North or South West, takeoffs are TO North or South West. Would all
visiting aircraft please monitor SafetyCom frequency when in the
vicinity of the airfield. During days
with 'nil wind' conditions, the active TAKEOFF runway is designated by a
sign on the top hanger wall (near start of runway 24) |
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It must be remembered, however, that the fact that
the aerodrome is unlicensed does not preclude compliance with the Air Navigation
Order (ANO) or the Rules Of The Air (ROA). In particular, care should be taken
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HAZARDS: Runways slope both ways and airfield
rises 40ft from North to South.
CAUTION: With Easterly or Westerly winds, beware of sink on both
approaches and
you should also beware of soft ground during
winter months.
RADIO: SafetyCom
frequency 135.475 MHz
FUEL: MOGAS available on request
Nearest Airports: Gloucester (EGBJ) - N 51° 53.65', W 02° 10.03'
Shobdon (EGBS) - N 52° 14.50', W 02° 52.88'
Links..
Weather:
http://www.metoffice.com/aviation
NOTAMS: http://www.ais.org.uk
Cotswold Aero Club:
http://www.cotswoldaeroclub.com
Shobdon Aero Club: http://www.aeroclub.co.uk
LAA: http://www.laa.uk.com
CAA: http://www.caa.co.uk
Local
Information..
Hotel: Angel Hotel,
Coleford - Tel: 01594-833113
Golf: Forest Hills Golf Club, Coleford - Tel: 01594 - 810620
Taxi: JR Taxis - Tel: 01594 - 834019 |