We dont practice 300 engine failures much because its obviously more dangerous than 500750 ones. Book a flight experience, visit our airfield cafe, join our flying club and more at the uks most stunning airfield. The regulations which apply to the giants apply equally to compton abbas. Taken on strengthcharge with the united states navy with buno 90680. Apologies if this is old news but stephen fry on qi was asking questions about madonna buying and closing compton abbas. It lies within the north dorset administrative district, 3 miles 4. Most people, if they think of compton abbas airfield at all, probably associate it with the disgraced tycoon, asil nadir, who fled to northern cyprus via the airfield in 1993 after the collapse of his polly peck business empire. On arrival at the airfield take time to admire the stunning views over the dorset. Compton abbas airfield is situated 800 feet above sea level on top of the downs with far reaching views up to 29 miles. Compton abbas is based upon a hilltop in the dorset countryside. It is sited on greensand strata on the edge of the blackmore vale, below the chalk downs of cranborne chase.
Flying from from the airfield is normally from 9am to 6pm 5. A familyrun airfield in the heart of dorset open to everyone. Nut bush in compton abbas, near shaftesbury, dorset book. It is the only general aviation field in the county of dorsethurn is these days aninternational airport and henstridge is just over the county line in somerset. It offers a range of opportunities for enjoyment, large and small. Two killed in dorset light aircraft crash world news. General shots of the airfield itself either from the ground or the air are also welcome. Although she only moved in a few years back she finds the noise intrusive. Enjoy an incredible flight with your experienced pilot in the skies over dorset the harvard experience. The plane crashed east of compton abbas airfield near shaftesbury at 9. Outbreaks of rain on saturday morning, which will push further north through the day. The airfield operator, compton abbas airfield ltd, is listed as being in wiltshire.
We do recommend ringing to book a table for lunchtime. Im finally getting a bit of time to myself to write up some of the posts ive had sitting in my drafts folder for months. Were a family run airfield in dorset with a flying club and restaurant open to all. Vintage flights compton abbas chipmunk flight experiences. Nut bush ref w8523 in compton abbas, near shaftesbury. Nearby there are ample footpaths across fontmell down, an area steeped in ancient history.
Compton abbas is a village in north dorset, england, situated in the blackmore vale next to cranborne chase, on the a350 road three miles south of shaftesbury. Two killed in dorset light aircraft crash this article is more than 2 years old. Compton abbas airfield shaftesbury 2020 all you need. Here you can get good food or elevenses and afternoon tea. Two men have died after a tiger moth light aircraft crashed on saturday morning in dorset. Tuesday to sunday 0900 1700 all year round airfield cafe. I had heard that compton was a lovely scenic airfield, but to be honest, that is an understatement. A short drive takes you to compton abbas airfield, where you can take a scenic flight or to the picturesque hilltop town of shaftesbury only 3 miles away. Compton abbas map satellite images of compton abbas. This group is for any photos taken at compton abbas airfield egha of aircraft visitors or residents and any other interesting vehicles e. Flying gift vouchers or experience flight lesson, learn to fly, trial flights, get your ppl, lapl, nppl or irr rating at compton abbas airfield flying school with restaurant and bar in dorset. Pilot reacts to horrid compton abbas tiger moth crash deaths one year after averting her own midair disaster at henstridge.
History there is a stone age barrow in the town, and evidence of roman settlement in the second century and third century. A wonderful team of polite, skillful and empathetic trades. Practicing poor weather circuits at compton abbas airfield 500ft agl. Since then it has lapsed back into illdeserved obscurity. Following many years of project management overseas, i9t was a pleasure. For further information and details about compton abbas airfield please. Visit our airfield cafe, book a flight experience, learn to fly and more. Something novel during a brief visit in march 2017 i noticed an advert claiming that a wingwalking flight experience can be arranged on the top of a boeing stearman biplane. I got a ride back to the airfield in the fire engine which was. Dh heritage flights ltd, compton abbas airfield, ashmore, salisbury. Compton abbas airfield is just the thing if youre after something a bit out of the ordinary. First up is a trip we did waaaaay back in may to compton abbas airfield down in dorset. Seated atop a hill in the heart of the dorset countryside, compton abbas airfield cafe is the perfect location for breakfast, lunch or tea and cake.
Air accident investigation launched after tiger moth crash. Compton abbas airfield, ashmore, salisbury sp5 5ap. Two dead after tiger moth crashes near compton abbas. Two men are killed in tiger moth biplane crash in dorset. A short drive takes you to compton abbas airfield where you can take a scenic flight or to the picturesque hilltop town of shaftesbury only 3 miles away. Compton abbas airfield salisbury flying experience. Compton abbas aerodrome is located in united kingdom, using icao code egha. Pooleys air day pooleys flying and navigational products and. Air accident investigation launched after tiger moth crash near compton abbas. About compton abbas airfield compton abbas airfield is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty near the saxon town of shaftesbury. Pooleys have hosted their fly in at compton for over 25 years. We have lots of different aircraft visiting us along with our usual suspects so expect our videos to be filled with planes.
Compton abbas airfield, dorset experience flights, airfield cafe. It can get chilly on the downs, so the warm and welcomeing bar and restaurant is perfect. Compton abbas airfield limited overview free company. With views reaching for 30 miles and beyond, its the perfect place to have a flight experience, learn to fly or just enjoy a bite to eat amongst all the activity. Compton abbas airfield airport shaftesbury, england egha. Planes for all to see dorset life the dorset magazine. Located several miles south west of salisbury, dorsets most popular plane and microlight lessons are found at compton abbas airfield. When it comes to vintage flights, compton abbas is a great choice of airfield. Two men, both in their 60s, have died after a biplane crash in dorset.
Compton abbas is one of only 142 licensed airfields in the uk, a figure which includes heathrow, gatwick and the like. Pilot reacts to horrid compton abbas tiger moth crash. Compton abbas airfield owner compton abbas airfield. I made a first visit to compton abbas on 1 september as part of the flyout i had organized for westair at blackpool. The tiger moth biplane came down in east of compton abbas airfield near shaftesbury, at around 9. Book your flight experiences from compton abbas airfield, dorset. Compton abbas pubs, restaurants, banks, hotels, shops. Compton abbas airfield is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty near the saxon town of shaftesbury. Compton abbas airfield shaftesbury 2020 all you need to know.
Media in category compton abbas airfield the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Compton abbas airfield is well known as being one of the friendliest and most picturesque airfields in the uk the airfield restaurant and fully licensed bar is open all year, providing home style breakfasts, morning snacks, lunches and afternoon tea. Compton abbas aerodrome has a caa ordinary licence number p851 that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee. The village gives its name to a nearby airfield on the downs. For more information on compton abbas airfield, please visit ptonabbasairfield. Fly an aeroplane at compton abbas airfield, one of britain. Circa 1942 taken on strengthcharge with the united states army air force with sn 4285897. Compton abbas airfield limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity.
Flying training, experience flights and popular cafe with some of the most. Egha compton abbas is situated 800 ft above sea level, 2. The tiger moth at compton is operated by dh heritage aviation, a company that belongs to the chairman of compton abbas airfield and a man with over 30,000 hours in tailwheel aircraft, comptons chief flying instructor andrew dixon. With decades of experience training the next generation of pilots, youll find the instructors here really know what theyre talking about and theyre happy to show you the ropes. The name gillingham was used for the town in the saxon charter of the 10th century, and also in the annals of 1016. Wing walking is an innovative and exciting way to fundraise for your chosen charity, to celebrate a special occasion, or. We fly the two seater c42 and piper warrior aircraft tuesday to sunday subject to weather and demand, and the chipmunk, stearman and harvard mainly on weekends. Compton abbas airfield, shaftesbury, england egha egha flight tracking arrivals, departures, en route, and scheduled flights and airport status.
Compton down was bought in memory of english novelist and poet thomas hardy, to protect the landscape in which his novels of the blackmore vale are set. On this short walk you will discover an open expanse of flowery downland, excellent butterfly populations and magnificent views. Compton abbas is a village and civil parish in the county of dorset in southern england. Perched on top of compton down, on the edge of the cranborne chase area of outstanding natural beauty aonb, this scenically located grass airstrip is just 4 miles south of shaftesbury. Pilot and passenger killed in dorset light aircraft crash the.