Fairoaks Airfield Photos

My first ever visit to Fairoaks, made on Monday 18th March 2019. I was given a detailed and helpful arrival brief on my PPR phone call having explained I would be approaching from Guildford. They are understandably focussed on "not above 1400ft" for an overhead join which all went smoothly, fitting in with the circuit traffic. On the ground, it was all very friendly, the landing fee was £27 and, being Surrey, lots of exec types on the apron together with the usual GA mix. It will be a real shame if this lovely, busy, atmospheric and historic airfield closes.

This is a line up of Fairoaks Aero Club Rollason Condor aircraft with instructors and pupils. The second Condor from the left features me, then an instructor with my student who's surname was Burt.

On 15 June 2009 Brooklands Museum owned Vickers Vimy replica NX7IMY called at Fairoaks en route from Ireland to Duxford. Pilot was John Dodd and co-pilot Clive Edwards. This aircraft now on permanent display at the museum after ceasing flying in November 2009.

Here's a shot of me taxiing G-BSBA, belonging to the club, past three visiting aircraft (Stearman, Tiger-moth, and Cub) during the anniversary celebrations yesterday.