This is a
summary of web site updates and general news items.
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:
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
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.
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
04/03/2010