Great video and pleased I found your channel ! I went to popham for the first time on my qualifying cross country a few weeks ago… not a fan of those trees as you approach 03😜
The trees at the start of 03 are not great😅 the day after this video I went back to Popham and landed on 26 which was interesting, actually was good fun landing on it
First visit and am I mistaken that on take off was Lancing College in the background and the estuary at Shoreham. I lived in Worthing till I was 9 years old. My dad would drive to Hove each Saturday for shopping and we drove over a timber bridge at Shoreham and I remember the seeing the College. I am now 76 and live in Norwich.
@@philkfoto yes the was Lancing College! That’s one the great thing about Shoreham is the beautiful views as soon as you take off in both directions. That’s amazing to hear, I’m sure it all looks completely different now
Your comments about PPR are interesting, PPR is a simple procedure (telephone to confirm your arrival time) this also allows operations at your destination to expect your arrival. You have great piloting skills, with pre-landing checks performed to the letter. I just don't understand your issues with obtaining PPR. Does the fact that you have to state an arrival time concern you. My CFI signed my PPL off 30 years ago, stating "you now have a licence to learn" and I never forgot that. Safety of you and your passengers is paramount. Planning a flight, weight and balance, fuel checks, notams and of course human performance. Weather in the UK can change in a heart beat, and there is nothing worse than wishing you were on the ground while battling with the elements and trying to stay visual. Good luck with you flying, and try PPR once you have it in the bag it becomes normal practice 😊
I understand that a lot of Airfields feel like they need PPR to better plan their days and advise pilots on the safest practices at their Airfields. However, we are really the only country that does PPR and a lot of super busy Airfields in the UK like IOW Sandown, Popham, etc that don't do PPR run perfectly well and have no issues, which sort of proves the point that PPR is done at these other Airfields for gathering email addresses, phone numbers, etc. I heavily check the weather in the area I am flying beforehand and then decide whether it is good enough to fly, if there is any marginal conditions I don't fly, also check the NOTAMS, etc in the area too. Most of the time when I go to these airfields that require PPR, they tell me the exact same thing they just tell me on the radio anyway. For example, Goodwood, whenever I call them and PPR the guy on the phone says something like "Active runway is 32, give us a call when you are 10 miles out, see you soon." and that is it, then when I am 10 miles out and radio in, he says the exact same thing, tells me the runway, however, this time he tells me where any other local traffic is or circuit traffic. If anything, the call when I am actually nearby is way more detailed and useful than the PPR call.
For me, PPR is useful to ensure the runway I want to use is available, and not waterlogged or otherwise unusable. A call just before departure gives me the best chance of avoiding a diversion that could have easily been prevented by knowing before take off. A superior pilot uses his or her superior knowledge and superior planning to avoid having to use their superior skills.
Loved the video mate. I’m jealous, wish we had lots of little airports with cafes to fly to where I’m based (in south western Australia) although we did see whales on my last flight which was pretty damn sweet
@@hypoxicninja they are becoming shorter in supply over here though sadly. Lots of GA Airfields being bought up for housing developments. I’m jealous of you seeing whales, can’t say we’ve seen any of those over here!
Great video, I agree with your assertion on PPR. Looked like you were a little fast and long landing, is 03 the one that's slightly downhill? But the food looks like it's improved since my last visit! You should try Fenland if you haven't already, grass runways nice cafe and NO PPR, takes a bit of finding though if you like a challenge.
@@tez4274 yes definitely came in a little too fast and long. I flew back there the day after and nailed the landing, came in slower and stopped half way down the runway instead, it’s all a learning process as long as you are safe about it. Will definitely have a look, always looking for new airfields to visit!
I very much enjoyed your video but on the issue of PPR we have to operate it at our farm strip due to strict local planning rules which could have us closed if we break the permitted number of 10 flights per day. Happy Landings and you are always welcome at Nayland but I am afraid you would need to phone in order to check movements
Thanks for watching! I completely understand, and I think PPR is completely acceptable at airstrips like yours where you have tight restrictions. When we come along I will give you a call!
Another great video, loved it and thanks for sharing. Can I ask what video editing software you use? I am just finishing my PPL revalidation at Lee On Solent and want to do similar when done!
@@julianpratt9616 thanks for watching! We use Adobe Premiere Pro for editing. Funnily enough we actually landed at Lee On Solent yesterday to visit TransAir
03 at Popham can be tricky because of the downward slope! Lovely video!
I had a share at Popham some years ago, nice little airfield.
Great video! Some very familiar locations for me, making it even more enjoyable 😊👍🏼
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Really nice video, real GA and not corporate. Very good viewing.
@@ianharman3339 we aren’t a fan of corporate over here😉 thanks for watching!
Love the videos, keep them coming. Go to Gloucester or Kemble, bigger GA fields. But more importantly great 🍔 🍷 options at both! 😊
Will add them to our list of Airfields to visit! We do love an Airfield with great grub, most important thing
Sweet video. These benign autumn days are in short supply. Enjoy!
@@bikecameraaction3334 thanks for watching, really appreciated! Definitely enjoying the good weather while it’s around
Great video as always, looking forward to more upcoming videos!
Cheers buddy :)
Brilliant video. Please keep them coming 😊
We will do! Flying to Kitty Hawk Airfield on Saturday for the annual BBQ, will be recording that, so expect another video early next week 🙂
Thanks for uploading. I just happened on this by chance and am enjoying following your journeys. And the nice chemistry between you.
Thank you for watching, really appreciate it. We do enjoy flying together a lot😅
Great video and pleased I found your channel ! I went to popham for the first time on my qualifying cross country a few weeks ago… not a fan of those trees as you approach 03😜
The trees at the start of 03 are not great😅 the day after this video I went back to Popham and landed on 26 which was interesting, actually was good fun landing on it
Enjoying your videos, nicely done.
@@TheMrBitsy thank you for watching!
First visit and am I mistaken that on take off was Lancing College in the background and the estuary at Shoreham. I lived in Worthing till I was 9 years old.
My dad would drive to Hove each Saturday for shopping and we drove over a timber bridge at Shoreham and I remember the seeing the College. I am now 76 and live in Norwich.
@@philkfoto yes the was Lancing College! That’s one the great thing about Shoreham is the beautiful views as soon as you take off in both directions. That’s amazing to hear, I’m sure it all looks completely different now
Nice video thank you. Still waiting for my check flight in the DR400 out of little snoring. Maybe next week or the week after! Thanks for the video
Let us know how it goes, I've heard lots of good things about DR400's!
Another fab flight vlog!
Thank you! Much appreciated, glad you enjoyed it
Your comments about PPR are interesting, PPR is a simple procedure (telephone to confirm your arrival time) this also allows operations at your destination to expect your arrival. You have great piloting skills, with pre-landing checks performed to the letter. I just don't understand your issues with obtaining PPR. Does the fact that you have to state an arrival time concern you. My CFI signed my PPL off 30 years ago, stating "you now have a licence to learn" and I never forgot that. Safety of you and your passengers is paramount. Planning a flight, weight and balance, fuel checks, notams and of course human performance. Weather in the UK can change in a heart beat, and there is nothing worse than wishing you were on the ground while battling with the elements and trying to stay visual. Good luck with you flying, and try PPR once you have it in the bag it becomes normal practice 😊
I understand that a lot of Airfields feel like they need PPR to better plan their days and advise pilots on the safest practices at their Airfields. However, we are really the only country that does PPR and a lot of super busy Airfields in the UK like IOW Sandown, Popham, etc that don't do PPR run perfectly well and have no issues, which sort of proves the point that PPR is done at these other Airfields for gathering email addresses, phone numbers, etc.
I heavily check the weather in the area I am flying beforehand and then decide whether it is good enough to fly, if there is any marginal conditions I don't fly, also check the NOTAMS, etc in the area too. Most of the time when I go to these airfields that require PPR, they tell me the exact same thing they just tell me on the radio anyway. For example, Goodwood, whenever I call them and PPR the guy on the phone says something like "Active runway is 32, give us a call when you are 10 miles out, see you soon." and that is it, then when I am 10 miles out and radio in, he says the exact same thing, tells me the runway, however, this time he tells me where any other local traffic is or circuit traffic. If anything, the call when I am actually nearby is way more detailed and useful than the PPR call.
For me, PPR is useful to ensure the runway I want to use is available, and not waterlogged or otherwise unusable. A call just before departure gives me the best chance of avoiding a diversion that could have easily been prevented by knowing before take off. A superior pilot uses his or her superior knowledge and superior planning to avoid having to use their superior skills.
Loved the video mate. I’m jealous, wish we had lots of little airports with cafes to fly to where I’m based (in south western Australia) although we did see whales on my last flight which was pretty damn sweet
@@hypoxicninja they are becoming shorter in supply over here though sadly. Lots of GA Airfields being bought up for housing developments. I’m jealous of you seeing whales, can’t say we’ve seen any of those over here!
Use to fly from biggin hill in a Cessna 207 registration G-NJAG Popham use to be our every Sunday day out from Guildford wasnt a long journey In a car
Great video
Great video, I agree with your assertion on PPR. Looked like you were a little fast and long landing, is 03 the one that's slightly downhill? But the food looks like it's improved since my last visit! You should try Fenland if you haven't already, grass runways nice cafe and NO PPR, takes a bit of finding though if you like a challenge.
@@tez4274 yes definitely came in a little too fast and long. I flew back there the day after and nailed the landing, came in slower and stopped half way down the runway instead, it’s all a learning process as long as you are safe about it.
Will definitely have a look, always looking for new airfields to visit!
I very much enjoyed your video but on the issue of PPR we have to operate it at our farm strip due to strict local planning rules which could have us closed if we break the permitted number of 10 flights per day. Happy Landings and you are always welcome at Nayland but I am afraid you would need to phone in order to check movements
Thanks for watching! I completely understand, and I think PPR is completely acceptable at airstrips like yours where you have tight restrictions. When we come along I will give you a call!
you just flew over my golf club on the descent to Popham which is literally down the road
I like your Yankee Spirit at the end! A fine precursor to Civil Disobedience. Come fly in the Colonies where PPR is illegal lol
@@ericsd55 it’s my dream to fly in the states! So much open space to fly and so many different airfields to land at, one day I’ll make the trip
@@OutboundDiaries lemme know if you make it to Seattle or Alaska
Another great video, loved it and thanks for sharing. Can I ask what video editing software you use? I am just finishing my PPL revalidation at Lee On Solent and want to do similar when done!
@@julianpratt9616 thanks for watching! We use Adobe Premiere Pro for editing. Funnily enough we actually landed at Lee On Solent yesterday to visit TransAir
@@OutboundDiaries aaaah the worlds most expensive "click and collect" 😂
Why would you put the g5 di in a non std location as part of replacing the vacuum di
@@marklee1462 I didn’t buy or put in the G5’s. They were already in the plane where they are when I bought it from the previous owner
G5 DI was put where it is because the standard position is difficult to see with a full size iPad on the yoke