Flying to the championships

In principle all microlights are welcome to fly in to the championships but there will inevitably be restrictions so the championships can operate unimpeded.   Please check this website for the latest information, circuit patterns and notams

 

Aircraft flying in the championships will be operating non-radio and could be anywhere up to 60NM away from Long Marston so a careful lookout must be maintained at all times. 

Monday 18 August to Friday 22 August inclusive.  (Official practice).
- The airfield is open
- Check circuit pattern and no fly zones
- Keep a good lookout, it is likely to be busy.
- Avoid PPG area, they are unpredictable!
- Parking near the Aerolite clubhouse & hangars.
- Maintain a listening watch on 129.825

Saturday 23 August (Opening day)
- Strictly PPR,  tel 07785 275520 all aircraft must be on the ground by 14:00 
- Long Marston Radio 130.675
- Check circuit pattern and no fly zones
- Keep a good lookout, it is likely to be busy.
- Avoid PPG area, they are unpredictable!
- Grass strips 02/20 only; drag racing on main runway.
- Parking near the Aerolite clubhouse & hangars.

- 14:00 – 17:00 NO FLYING (Opening ceremony,  PPG practise task & Red Arrows display)  See Notam
- 17:00 – 18:30  Pilots may depart subject to other activities such as the Spitfire display to the North East.  See Notam
- 18:30 – 18:50  NO FLYING Spitfire flypast
- 18:50 – Sunset  Arrivals & departures.

Sunday 24 August – Friday 29 August (Competition days)
- PPR,  tel 07785 275520 
- Long Marston Radio 130.675. 
- There may be delays to both arrivals and departures while tasks are in progress.
- Grass strips 02/20 only on 24 & 25th; drag racing on main runway.
- Avoid PPG area, they are unpredictable!
- Parking near the Aerolite clubhouse & hangars.

Saturday 30 August  (Closing day)
- TBA on this site.

Foreign registered aircraft

Unless you are in a foot-launched aircraft, in order to fly your foreign-registered microlight in the UK you must have a 'UK Air Navigation Order 2000 Exemption Order' which normally lasts for 28 days.

 

All competitors in WMC2003 from the time of registration AT LONG MARSTON will automatically be included in a group exemption.  However, visitors and those who plan to fly in the UK before registration for WMC2003 must obtain an exemption certificate.  To get one you must provide the UK CAA with the following information:

 

Pilot details.

Licence details.

Aircraft registration.

Aircraft Type.

Permit to Fly reference.

Validity dates of aircraft registration and Permit to Fly.

Dates you plan to fly in the UK.

 

You can, of course, contact the UK CAA direct to obtain the exemption. However, if you send this information to Keith Negal, Keith@Negal.com your details will be added to a list so that a group exemption can be obtained.  A copy of the exemption certificate will then be emailed to you.