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After being ransomed by the LAC in 2010 with illegal 2 Ton aircraft .. we're a liitle wary
1. North looking Windsock [fixed] Camera > Click-on X No picture? Select "Tools" and "Compatibility View settings" click "Add" and "Close"
Everyone is required to 1.Record flights 2.Use standard radio calls 3.Act in a sociable manner Any pilots who find difficulty in complying with the above should use another Airfield - not Ashcroft Excuse for leaving 'untenable position' .. or is it, unable to conform to normal standards of behaviour Ashcroft: a Diversion Airfield that automatically drains and lights the primary Runway
Visiting Pilots see below [FFA - no charge]
Pilots be aware that you operate from Ashcroft at your own risk & discretion
Ashcroft has been a Diversion Airfield for 40 yrs .. LAC arrivals = expensive departures
(1) Do you have recent experience of flying into 500m grass airstrips?
(2) If you are flying a non-microlight Aircraft, do you have more than 50 hours on type?
(3) What is .... the type of aircraft / REG / POB ...where are you coming from?
(4) Are you the Pilot in Command ..... do you need fuel and overnight parking?
This is an unlicensed Airfield. There is a 1,200kg MTOW limit, although (when the ground is firm) this limit can be exceeded in accordance with our policy on STOL <click
In the interests of reducing noise for the local Community, there is a 200Hp engine limit [10-15% flexibility for aircraft with 3 blade props and modified exhaust systems]. When permission is granted to use Ashcroft, then any use must be at your own risk & your own discretion. The use of Ashcroft is subject to the Air Navigation Order
We would like to point out, that whilst every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the material on this website, it is the responsibility of the Pilot using Ashcroft Airfield, to take all reasonable steps (having regards to the performance of the aircraft that is being used) to ensure a safe take-off and landing at Ashcroft Airfield. Additionally, all persons entering onto Ashcroft Airfield property do so at their own risk. Flying in to Ashcroft:
(1) PPR by telephone or email. Minimum of £250,000 third party insurance required.
Airfield Security: Border Force [Manchester] last updated: December 2019
Name Date Aircraft Type Registration Reason J Atherton Feb 2018 [hopefully not authorised to fly] Troll abuse P F-Bennison 2015-19 Stinson HW-75 G-BMSA Troll abuse |
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