Pilot reviews of Sandtoft Airfield

“Great flight to Sandtoft today ( 23 July 08 ) Weather out of Blackpool was very hazy but cleared towards pole hill. Easy airfield to get to and find. Lovely welcome on ringing on PPR and same when in radio contact. No problems with Doncaster ATC and they were friendly and helpful. Nice cafe and good service. All in all worth a visit and it will be another one to return to. Leeds ATC on the way back were great as usual ”

“Flew into Sandtoft today on one of my regular visits to a local sale. I thought I was at the wrong airfield there was a long line of aircraft including 2 Diamond twins and many other singles also helicopters.It apears that Sandtoft has been taken over and the training from Sheffield has moved there. They were very busy I hope it remains the freindly place it has always been”

“One of those GA airfield gems. A great place to either stop off on the way to somewhere for a snack or to make a day out for and indulge in the sunday lunch. Staff are unfailingly cheerful and welcoming. Briefing facilities are readily to hand in the tower but as most of the tower staff fly as well you can usually get the local gen. The runway is ok - tarmac but somewhat intimidating on the approach and it can produce fine nosewheel shimmey as its a bit rough. Having to backtrack for the parking can also lead to all sorts of complications with some of the resident operators !!”

“I am a young pilot just starting my lessons and I have been to Sandtoft many times. The staff are very friendly and I have never had any problems. The food is great and the instructor is very helpful. Overall a great airfield.”

“I visit Sandtoft regularly from Netherthorpe. A very friendly airfield with excellent food. A/G service very friendly/helpful.

Well worth a visit.

(Harvard with permission of owner S Davis)

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“I fly with Leeds Flying School out of Sandtoft, the runway is nice, although watch you dont get too low on approach to 23, the lamposts come up to meet you very fast! Sue's Diner is a must, from sarnies to full blown roasts you cant go wrong. Fuel is becoming less of an issue now as LFS have based aircraft there so fuel is being brought in more often. All in all top notch”

“Visited on 21st November 04 in a Beagle Pup out of Bagby, EGNG made very welcome, a nice place to visit. Sues Diner very good.”

“David, why didn't I read this before I went yesterday!!! no fuel, unscheduled trip to Sherburn!!! Grrrrrrrrr”

“Been there many times on trips from the Sunny South. Very friendly and accommodating - but never seem to have fuel! Always worth checking in advance to save unscheduled fuel diversions on the way home.”

“I flew into Sandtoft on Saturday. Interesting place, with lots of old aircraft, in varying states of dismantlement, lying around.

Also, sat having a cuppa, and watching a Jet Provost on finals, before it touched down 10 metres away made a change.

As for the AA missiles by the club house, I'm glad I'm not on the business end.

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