> Also this weekend is the (supposed) closure of Sandown
> airfield on the Isle of Wight. One of our members Richard
> Holder mentioned yesterday at our Doth that a flyin was
> arranged for this weekend. I also spoke to one of my
> neighbours at Popham who had visited Sandown yesterday and
> reitterated that it is still open, an injunction has
> successfully been served to prevent the runway from being
> shut and the cafe has been removed to the North side and
> is open for business.
> I spoke to the owner of Specialist Flying School on the
> north side of the airfield today 23rd Sept(01983 402402)
> who served the injunction and he reitterated that the
> airfield will remain open and the cafe is functioning with
> all day breakfasts etc. All will be very welcome and
> landing fees remain the same as before (6 microlights,
> 10 class A aircraft etc). He did point out that the
> airfield is unlicensed and they are trying to get the
> strip properly mowed and cared for. PPR would be
> appreciated on the number above and the frequency remains
> the same.
The Flyer Forum fly-in to Sandown is planned for Sunday 26th.
To show solidarity !
Richard
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