| Who We Are |
| Written by Steve | |
| Thursday, 19 August 2004 | |
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::: Who We Are Chilbolton Flying Club is a small, friendly private aviation club based 5nm SE of Andover, in North Hampshire. The club comprises around 30 members, flying a wide range of aircraft, including weight-shift microlights, 3-axis microlights, and Group A light aircraft. Non-flying members are welcome. :: The Strip The 450 yd grass strip is within the Stonefield Park light industrial area, N5108.33 W00125.28. It is well drained and never floods. We have successfully flown a range of light aircraft from the strip including Cessna 170, Piper Warrior and Chevron. Club members can fly 7 days a week, between 8.00 am and 9.00 pm, without landing fees. For details of the airfield see AIRFIELD INFORMATION . ::The Syndicate There is a Thruster TST syndicate offering _very_ cheap flying, of which there are currently shares available for purchase at £250. Additionally a standing charge of £15 per calandar month to cover parking costs, insurance and other fixed charges. Flying charges are then 12p per minute (£7.20 per hour) excluding petrol (but including oil). For more information contact Ian Cook on 01264 400655 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . :: Club Meetings The club meets every second Thursday of the month at 8.00pm in the Coach and Horses at Sutton Scotney, near the strip. The meetings are a mixture of lectures from external speakers, informal socials, quizzes and barbecues. In the past we have had lectures on aerobatics, building a Europa, microlighting across Africa, and restoring a Wellington bomber. See Calendar of Events. :: Hangarage Light aircraft parking is freely available at £25 per month. De-rigged weightshift hangarage is available at £25 per month. Landing fee (non-members only) £3 :: Membership Club membership is £50 per year, this provides free flying from the strip, and a monthly newsletter. For further details telephone Chris Wills on 01264 395574 (Home) or Email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it :: Food and Overnight Accommodation The nearest pub which offers food and camping facilities is the Leckford Hutt, now a French Restaurant, which is the PH marked on the A30 on the Landing Strip map. Phone - 01962 881746. The Abbotts Mitre in Chilbolton Village also offers food and overnight accomodation. Phone - 01264 860348
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