Reported elsewhere as currently having the runway blocked with a car and an aircraft.

I wonder what goes on?

Moggy

UPDATE – SUNDAY 27 MAY 2012.

JUST BEEN ADVISED SANDOWN NOW OPERATIONAL. CAFE BEHIND TOWER OPEN.
ANY QUERIES CALL TOWER ON 01983 405125

UPDATE ENDS

So do we all, Moggy.

At first thing this morning (Sat 26 May) a light aircraft and a car were parked on the runway such that it was not possible to either take-off or land. It appears that these obstructions were placed by a person associated with the ‘flying school’ located on the north side of the airfield, a person who decided that throwing teddy out of the pram was not sufficient protest at not getting his own way. Pathetic, childish, stupid and extremely dangerous actions by someone who should know better. A pilot, so I am told.

By this afternoon it appeared that the car had gone but a twin (aircraft) filled its slot.

There are reports that a ‘membership’ is being offered of some organisation on Sandown – I have been advised that the very last thing that you should do is to apply for this membership as heavens know where it could lead you. It appears to give details of ‘free landings’ – you may well get a bill form the airfield operator.

What next – your guess as good as mine. Will try to keep you updated, meanwhile please pass the word that all is being done to resolve this stupid impass just as soon as possible. Please advise on other forums as well.

Finally, donations of prams, complete with teddies, will be gratefully accepted.

Not done the Islet of Wight yet. Looks a bit hairy threading south through all the gliding/military sites south of Northampton. What’s the score on getting a Solent/Southampton zone crossing? Do Solent clear you through Southampton? Are they amenable to GA? Looks a bit cockeyed to me.

Looks interesting, I’ll try to get down sometime after the Atlas nonsense is over.

Dave – Plenty make it down to the Isle of Wight and, to date, no known reports of any being shot down. Solent are very helpful and most certainly worth a call. On an average day you can be one of fifty or so; on a good day as many as 100+ make it.

See you soon?

Dave – PM in your box. Thanks.