Pilot reviews of Roserrow Airfield

Just spent a few days at The Point (formerly Roserrow) rented one of their chalets which was superb. Not cheap but they did waive the landing and parking fees. The runway was well cut and tidy but does slope slightly down from East to West and up from both ends so can be difficult to keep perspective in the hold off. The road that now crosses the runway is far from flush with the grass surface and is particularly marked if approaching from the South. I fly a 912 Skyranger and there was more than enough grass north of the road but when leaving I went and taxied across it and found I needed 4500 revs to get up from the grass to tarmac going north. Definitely a ski ramp if you touch down before and cross it at any speed.

The bushes have now grown up to be level with the bottom of the windsock which was broken in that it could not swivel on the pole.

If you camp under the wing landing with overnight parking is £29 which also gives you access to the health club facilities. We used the gym sauna pool and steam room. All in beautiful surroundings so well worth an overnight.

Now known as The Point at Roserrow. I believe that it's changed hands. Firstly, the landing fee has halved, and it's a much more reasonable £10. Under wing camping available, as is hotel accommodation. And a gym, swimming pool, 18 hole golf, tennis, (driving range being rebuilt). Fantastic food. I'm a bit of a foodie, and this was seriously good food, yet still priced well.

The grass strip could be kept better. Although mown, the cuttings were still down, making it hang during the take off roll. It says that there's an upslope from 07, but in fact there's an up from both ends. That's good.

Watch for people on the footpath that crosses the runway. And for loose dogs. The footpath is utilised, but not exactly busy.

Call for PPR to the Health Club. "What time arrival" "1130" "I'm sorry, there's already someone due then"......Don't worry about it. It's not Heathrow. They aren't ATC. Even their booking sheets don't pass ANO requirements.

But do enjoy lunch.

1 mile walk to the beach, or 1600m in new money.

Visited in my X-air on 2.9.09 and was charged an extortionate landing fee of £20. No discount given for a snack in the restaurant. I should have asked about the landing fee when I 'phoned for PP. I left shortly after and went to Perranporth, and what a difference, very friendly and welcoming with very reasonable food and assistance if you need to check the aircraft before flying on.

Don't bother stopping at Roserrow go straight on to Perranporth.

The staff at Shipshape, who double as PPR/movement control, were very pleasant, but the charge to land our PA28 was a whopping £20. Wouldn't have minded quite so much if the grass hadn't been quite so long. When I suggested that they might like to trim it a trifle, I was told that the local farmer hadn't been able to fit it into his busy schedule. Yet to reach the Shipshape office from the strip (grass length must have averaged 4-6 inches!) we crossed two perfectly manicured greens with grass height a fraction of that!

Not even a cup of coffee in the members bar next door made up for it!