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This is a summary of web site updates and general news items.
07/07/2010
As you may know, Sandown is no longer licensed and no longer has an ATZ.  Whilst over there yesterday, Carla who now runs the little cafe asked that anyone wanting to land at Sandown should call the main airport number which is 01983 405125 - she cannot give you permission to land.  If there is no reply then leave a message on the Answerphone stating when you intend to arrive and then make blind calls on the Sandown frequency.  If there is no official person there then Carla will collect your landing fee.  If you want to check if the Sandown cafe is open then call Carla 07930 242488.  If it is not open then the Garden Centre, a very short walk (right) up the hill from the airfield, has a very good cafe.
04/07/2010
We have been asked by Distress and Diversion Cell to support their collection for Help for Heroes.  Please use this link to see their web site detail: www.bmycharity.com/DanD
02/07/2010
We have been politely reminded that the northern border of the airfield (the wooded area) does not belong to the airfield.  For many years people have used this area to camp or dog walk and we now ask that this practice stops.  The woods belong to the Steventon Estate and they are important area for the breeding of game birds.  Please respect this request in future.
26/06/2010
"Sweetheart" the Popham cat passed away peacefully on Saturday 26th June 2010 at the tender age of about 100.  Val has requested that if anyone has any pictures of the cat (old or new) please send them in to DIck at Popham.
09/06/2010
Lasham Gliding "Competition Enterprise" 3rd July to 11th July will involve 25 gliders.  Lasham "National Regional Competition" 21st August to 29th August will involve 100 gliders.  Daily tasks and routes will be available on the ATC desk.  Yet another reason to book out!
01/06/2010
As of 1st June 2010, aircraft fuel price will increase to £1.60/litre inclusive of VAT (plus landing fee for non-members).  Non-aircraft fuel will now be £1.80/litre.
20/05/2010
Research shows that the average price of fuel around our southern airfields is £1.76/litre - we are £1.55 at the moment.  On this basis, all non members will now be expected to pay the £6 landing fee no matter how much fuel they pick up.
16/04/2010
As of 1st May 2010, aircraft fuel price will increase to £1.55/litre inclusive of VAT.  Non aircraft will remain at £1.70/litre. Oil will also increase - click here to go to the Fuel page.
29/03/2010
As of 1st April 2010, aircraft fuel price will increase to £1.50/litre inclusive of VAT.  Non aircraft will remain at £1.70/litre.
04/03/2010
We have just installed a wireless extender for the Internet Router at Popham.  This means that the wireless signal should now be strong enough to be available in the clubroom area.  Please ask at the ATC desk for the security access code.
02/02/2010
The Solent area introduced a "listening" Squawk from 06:30 on Thursday 28th January 2010 ask any of our Instructors if you want more details. Solent is the second most infringed airspace in the UK. The current list of "listening squawks" around England is now:
  • 0010 Birmingham 118.050 MHz
  • 0011 Solent / Bournemouth 120.225 MHz / 119.475 MHz
  • 0012 Thames Radar/Gatwick 132.7 MHz / 126.825 MHz respectively
  • 0013 Luton / Stansted 129.550 MHz / 120.625 MHz respectively
  • 6170 Doncaster Approach 126.225 MHz
  • 7366 Manchester 118.575 MHz
15/01/2010 As of 1st February 2010, aircraft fuel price will increase to £1.45/litre inclusive of VAT.  Non aircraft will remain at £1.70/litre.
13/01/2010 As of 13th January 2010, 262 members have renewed for 2010 - 217 members on our list for 2009 so far have not!  Remember, we do not post anything to you unless you provide an S.A.E!  All paid up membership cards are available for collection in the box on the ATC desk (if you ain't paid it ain't there)!
16/12/2009 The main entry gates at Popham have recently been forced open resulting in a bill for £800 to repair them!  If you see anyone tampering with the gates then please let us know.  If you need access and have forgotten the code then a quick call to Dick's mobile (07818  408041) will give you the required information.
14/12/2009 The 2009 Winter Newsletter has been sent out to you.  If you do not get it in the next few days than please check what address we have for you on our system or send an email to Chris on ATC at crt@alternateair.co.uk
10/12/2009 It is now possible to renew your membership for 2010.  See the ATC desk for a 2010 red form.  Fees remain the same as last year see memberships.  You will also get a reminder and a red form in the forthcoming newsletter.  Note: no discount for early payment but lapsed members rejoining after 1st February 2010 will incur a re-joining fee - this will be strictly enforced!
02/12/2009 On 27th November we had a "non radio" 40 ton Rumanian articulated lorry "land downwind" on the field via the A303!  This has caused serious damage to the southern taxiway from abeam the clubhouse going east for about 150 meters.  Work will soon be in progress to rectify the ruts made during its arrival and subsequent extraction but in the meantime this portion of the southern taxiway remains unusable.  The repairs progress - Keith Ranger has rolled and filled the main damage and it is now useable with care.  The fence and the hedging still need to be re-instated.
02/12/2009 Airfield lower parking area waterlogged.  Please do NOT take cars through the gate into the lower aircraft park.  If this practice persists we will have to lock the lower gate!  Use common sense and ask ATC if you really must take your car to the plane. Contact Us
18/11/2009 Please note: Winter procedures now in place as the ground is very soft.  When passing the clubhouse taxi OUTSIDE the cones on the longer grass.  Taxi south side of R26 where possible.  Touch & goes may be prohibited and the airfield limited to "fly away and fly back" or "Essential Use Only" at any time so if in doubt - CHECK FIRST! Contact Us
15/11/2009 Aero modelling page updated.
05/11/2009 Events page updated.  Motorcycle Matters page updated.
05/11/2009

Some of you will already be aware that Blackbushe airfield is hosting a handicapped service personnel event on Sunday November 22nd. It's an opportunity for anyone who is/can be around to take part in a very worthwhile event. It’s for armed forces personnel currently at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court near Epsom. Landing charges at EGLK for aircraft involved are being waived.

We don’t know the exact structure of the day yet, but one for the diaries for those able to participate in any way. Please pass on to any other aviators you may know who may be able to assist.

Details are on the Blackbushe flyer forum @ http://forums.flyer.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=58930&start=45
22/10/2009 A new web cam (situated on the anemometer pole on the corner of the ATC area) should now be working!  You will be asked to Login. The UserID is "guest" and the Password is "guest" (both case dependent).  Click the Web Cam Tab or here to view.  Please note we only have 1MB broadband at Popham and we are not sure at present how many concurrent streams will be supported so do not leave yourself logged in to the camera for long periods!
16/10/2009 The October edition of the "Loop" newspaper advertises that Popham has an End of Season Fly-in on 22nd October 2009 and that flights will be arranged in the Antonov AN2.  THIS NOT TRUE.  All Popham events for 2009 are now finished and we do not offer AN2 flights.  October 22nd is a Thursday and we only ever hold fly-ins on Sundays, additionally our End of Season Fly-in was last Sunday 11th October!

"Loop" will be contacted about this invalid information.
12/10/2009 2010 Events List updated.

Articles required for the Christmas Newsletter - please send to DIck asap.  Tell us what you have been up to!
04/10/2009 Effective immediately there will only be ONE place to book in and out and that is the ATC desk! The sheets in Wiltshire Aircraft Maintenance and also in all the Hangars will be removed.  This is in response to Customs and Special Branch requests.
24/09/2009

If you don't like young children, avoid the clubroom on Friday 11th December from 13.00 to 15.00 as there will be 26 five year olds from the local school having their annual Christmas Party.  If you like children, come along and help me entertain them!  Dick 
24/09/2009 2010 Events list added but this is a PROVISIONAL list......subject to possible amendment as required. 
24/09/2009

From 1st October to 31 March 2010, winter opening hours come into effect.  These are 08.30 to 16.30 daily.  This means clubroom is locked each day at 16.30 reopening at 08.30 in the morning and fuel sales are from 08.30 to 16.30 daily.  Club members have the use of the pilot's briefing room outside these hours  of course - provided you know the door code! 

The airfield is closed for all purposes on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and the gates will be locked.  Airfield re-opens at 08.30 on Boxing Day - all day breakfasts will be served! 

Contributions for the Annual Newsletter are now required for the annual Newsletter.  All contributions to Dick please before end of November.
24/09/2009 Fuel price DOWN as from 1st October 2009! Now Aircraft £1.40/litre.  Non-aircraft £1.60 litre.
21/09/2009

As from the end of September 2009, members will only be able to fax flight plans to Swanwick if the addressing information is correct.  If possible FPL's will have to be done by AFPEx on your PC before leaving home.  We received this info from them by phone this morning and they are prepared to stretch the old fax system for us only till the end of this month.  Popham does now have an AFPEx "Tower" ID and if time permits it may be possible for ATC to enter a FPL for you.  It is advisable to apply yourself an AFPEx ID as soon as possible if you want to fly "Foreign" as it takes some time for Swanwick to check your credentials before issuing you with a password!

Swanwick have a help line phone number which is 0845 6010483.  For further clarification, we suggest you call Swanwick yourself!
24/08/2009

Overton added to noise sensitive areas (Airfield Procedures)
01/09/2009

Fuel price UP as from 1st September 2009. Now Aircraft £1.45/litre.  Non-aircraft £1.60 litre.
05/08/2009

Fuel price DOWN as from 1st August 2009! Now Aircraft £1.35/litre.  Non-aircraft £1.60 litre.
03/08/2009

Doug Ranger of Wiltshire Aircraft Maintenance passed away after a short illness.  All at Popham pass condolences to his family at this difficult time.  The funeral was at 11:00 at Overton Church on 3rd August.
26/06/2009

Popham web cam suspended until we can make it more reliable!!
23/06/2009

Additional "fly-in" added.  See "Help for Heroes" on the events page.
09/06/2009

Fuel price UP as from 9th June 2009.  Aircraft  £1.45 Litre.  Non-aircraft £1.70 litre.
17/04/2009

Location/Local Info page updated
08/04/2009

May Bank Holiday Aero Auto Jumble Classic Car entries CLOSED - Now over 900 booked in!
04/04/2009

May Bank Holiday Trade Fair and Aero/Auto Jumble procedures updated.
26/03/2009

Popham Web Cam live (access from our "Notam's & Weather" tab)
25/03/2009

Flight Shop chart validity updated
10/03/2009

Fuel price DOWN as from 9th March 2009! Now Aircraft £1.35/litre

10/03/2009

Link to LAA web site addded
05/03/2009

Weather information updated with additional links
02/03/2009

Events updated with links to Microlight Trade Fair procedures and TRADE STAND request forms added.
12/02/2009

Motorcycle Matters updated
10/01/2008

Fuel price DOWN as from 10th January 2009! Now Aircraft £1.40/litre

03/02/2009

Landing fees £6.00 single, £12 twin.  Membership £120, OAP £80, Social £40
26/11/2008

Fuel price DOWN as from 1st December 2008! Now Aircraft £1.45/litre - Non-aircraft £1.70/litre
11/11/2008

2009 Events (Airfield and Motorcycle) finalised.
29/10/2008

Advance Membership information.  2009 full member will be £120 (£110 if paid before 31/12/2008).  2009 OAP will be £80.  Social member £40.  No discount for the last two!  New joining administration fee £15.  Remember, you must be a member if you own, or are in a group aircraft at Popham.
17/10/2008

Fuel price DOWN! Now Aircraft £1.50/litre - Non-aircraft £1.75/litre
16/10/2008

Provisional 2009 Events added.
05/10/2008

CHRISTMAS  LUNCH  2008 

There will be a full Christmas lunch in the clubroom on Wednesday 10th December and as numbers are limited to 30, can you please append your name on the clubroom list as soon as possible with a £5 per head non refundable deposit and the  balance to be paid by the 1st December.  The cost will be £15 per head and those diners who wish to imbibe should bring their own wine etc.

 A Full menu will be available shortly.
27/09/2008

For those who have received invitations to the Starlight Function on the evening of 18 October are reminded that this will now take place on Saturday 1st November 2008. 

We are preparing the Winter 2008 Newsletter and if any member would like to contribute news items, articles, etc., they would be welcome and ensure another interesting read!

From the 1st October 2008 until the 31st March 2009 the clubroom and fuel pumps will be closed from 16.30 until 08.30 daily.
19/08/2008 24th August 2008 Pooley's Open Day Fly-in cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control.  However, we will still treat this as a Fly-in (No landing Fees) because it has been published in all the general flying magazines.
16/06/2008 Fuel price UP as from 16th June 2008.  Aircraft  £1.55 Litre / Cans £1.80 Litre
30/04/2008 2008 Microlight Trade Fair & Aero/Auto Jumble postponed.  The re-scheduled date will now be 2nd & 3rd August 2008.  "Events" updated accordingly.
01/05/2008 Fuel price UP as from 3rd March 2008.  Aircraft  £1.40 Litre / Cans £1.65 Litre
18/12/2007 Oil prices increased as from 1st February 2008.
16/12/2007 2007 Christmas Newsletter published.
01/12/2007 Fuel price UP as from 1st January 2008.  Will then be £1.30/litre.
18/11/2007 Entire Web Site updated to reflect 2008 items and price revisions
15/10/2007 2008 Events published

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