The friendly flying school covering Norwich, Norfolk, Suffolk and East Anglia
Tel: 01953 861337 • Fax: 01953 860606 • E-mail: flying@oldbuckaeroclub.co.uk
Latest Events and News
2012 sees the return of Old Buckenham Airshow on Sunday 24 June which will be bigger and better than ever.
For tickets, information, corporate sponsorship and bookings please visit www.oldbuckenhamairshow.co.uk
12 FEBRUARY 2012 - OLD BUCKENHAM AIRFIELD - * FLY-IN * The Valentine's Day Fly In Romance, AVGAS & Bacon Sandwiches will set the tone, with some help from Classic Cars and Champagne. Unlike most other Valentine's events, entry is free Click here to find the way to his/ her heart.
The Clubhouse, Old Buckenham Airfield (EGSV), Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, Norfolk. NR17 1PU Email: airfield@oldbuck.com or call: 01953 860806 For details of all events taking place throughout 2012 please visit www.oldbuck.com |
3 FEBRUARY 2012 - OLD BUCKENHAM AIRFIELD - *TALK* The Highs and Lows of Building a Sports Bi-Plane |
JANUARY 2 2012 - OLD BUCKENHAM AIRFIELD January 2nd - New Years Day Fly in. The Clubhouse, Old Buckenham Airfield (EGSV), Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, Norfolk. NR17 1PU |
AN EVENING WITH GERRY HONEY - NOVEMBER 4 2011 - OLD BUCKENHAM AIRFIELD WINTER OPERATIONS AND AIR ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION - AN UPDATE. Space is limited so please email airfield@oldbuck.com or call 01953 860806 for tickets. Free entry.
The Clubhouse, Old Buckenham Airfield (EGSV), Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, Norfolk. NR17 1PU |
WINGS & WHEELS - NOVEMBER 13 2011 - OLD BUCKENHAM AIRFIELD Fly-in for aircraft of all types. Classic car display - open to all classic vehicles.Remembrance Sunday Service at the War Memorial, with American Fly past. Food and drink served all day. Adnams and Carlsberg just £2.50 a pint. Old Buckenham Airfield (EGSV), Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, Norfolk. NR17 1PU Radio 124.40 PPR airfield@oldbuck.com Call: 01953 860806 or www.oldbuck.com |
OLD BUCKENHAM AIRFIELD SAVED AND PLANNING FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE (Sept 11 ) Touchdown Aero Centre Ltd, the operators of Old Buckenham Airfield, are today pleased to announce that the future of the airfield as one of 161 licensed aerodromes in the UK has been secured.Due to the economic climate the future of the airfield had been in doubt and a gradual decline of services and activity had taken hold over the last few years. Office, storage and workshop space has been made available and already large areas of previously unused buildings have been let. This has involved the opening of a business park, which is already 80% let in just two weeks. The once popular 453 Diner is under new management and will shortly be open 7 days and serving alcohol again. Old Buckenham has long being known as one of Norfolk's friendliest airfields. We'd love all your readers to pay us a visit and see that, when planning a trip in Norfolk, Old Buckenham is a must. |
Old Buckenham Aero Club Hosts May Arnold Scheme Meeting (May 11 ) During the dark days of World War II, the uncertain British weather and ever present threat of the German Luftwaffe meant that the skies over the UK were no place for eager young men to learn to fly.To overcome these problems the British Government sought to establish Aircrew Training Schemes in a number of locations both within, and outside, the British Empire (Commonwealth). The United States of America was one of the locations identified and negotiations commenced to enable British Airmen to undertake flying training in the (then) neutral USA.The negotiations were successful, and a number of schemes were established, amongst them the Arnold Scheme. |
Old Buckenham Aero Club Helps Raise Funds for Local Primary School (April 11 ) Old Buckenham Aero Club recently donated a charity flight to Buckenham Pre-School Group and Nursery to help raise funds for a an extension to the nursery school. The grand total raised from the Building Blocks raffle was a fantastic £955.00! Well done to all involved. |
Stearman Attracting People From Far and Wide (March 11 ) In March Old Buckenham Aero Club welcomed a visitor who had made a very special journey for a flight in the Vintage Stearman. |
New Flight Instructor Examining Facilities at Old Buck Aero Club (February 2011) Old Buckenham Aero Club in Norfolk are pleased to announce that Chris Gowers has recently joined the team of instructors at the flying school. This will now enable the East Anglian based school to offer instructors ratings renewals. Chris who is an Flight Instructor Examiner for single and multi-engine aircraft and a Flight Examiner for the same will be working from the new club house at Old Buckenham Aero Club by arrangement. As part of the Aero Club and as a qualified instructor Chris will also be arranging night flight tuition as well as PPL/NPPL courses and taking trial flights. Gerry Honey, Chief Flying Instructor at Old Buckenham Aero Club said: “We are delighted to welcome Chris to the club. His experience and qualifications will be of enormous benefit to instructors in the region who have previously had to travel quite a distance to renew their ratings.” If you would like further information on any of the courses mentioned please call Old Buck Aero Club on 01953 861337. |
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Old Buckenham Aero Club's Super Cub Featured in Pilot Magazine (September 2010) "Back inside the new clubhouse for my debrief, I’m told I hadn’t frightened the hell out of my instructor and there were just a few details which could be easily sorted. A full course would take me through much more; effects of loading, acceleration runs with the tail up into flying attitude and then down again, engine failure on take-off then three-point and two-point ‘wheelie’ landings. Five hours which could ideally be completed in two days for continuity. Obviously I’m hooked, on the tailwheel flying and the Super Cub. Looks like I just might have to go back and finish the job." You can find Jesse's full review on the Super Cub in the current October issue of Pilot Magazine. |
Members - Shared flying If any members are looking for someone 'fly out' with please email: flying@oldbuckaeroclub.co.uk |
OLD BUCKENHAM . NORFOLK . NR171PU
Tel: 01953 861337 . Fax: 01953 860606 . E-mail: flying@oldbuckaeroclub.co.uk
Aero Club Fully Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5pm. In addition flying is available throughout the week by arrangement.
Airfield Open 7 days per week.