GS Aviation Europe Ltd. Flexwing and fixed wing (3 axis) microlight training near Marlborough, Wiltshire
Directions by Air and Airfield Standing Orders
The map below was taken with the permission from the 2008 VFR Flight Guide from AFE. (Many thanks AFE). Use this map ONLY as an indication of the general location of the airfield and for the circuit pattern and no go areas. Please remember to telephone in first and consult the latest AFE Flight Guide for current airfield plate.Note for users of Google Maps the airfield is 3000ft NE of postcode SN8 4NZ.
08/26 Grass 443x28 (the eastern half is quite rough)
15/33 Grass 396x28
Note grass surface uneven in places. The runways are boardered by electric fences. Please taxi with caution.
PPR essential by telephone 01672 515535.
Radio please use Safetycom 135.475 Note please call Clench Traffic as we do not run a ground station.
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| Winter 2008/9 - Clench Common Airfield - looking north west | Winter 2008/9 - Clench Common Airfield - looking north east |
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| Winter 2008/9 - Clench Common Airfield - looking west towards Martinsell Hill | Winter 2008/9 - Clench Common Airfield - threshold 15 |
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| 20 July 2008 - Clench Common Airfield - turning base leg for 33 RH. Threshold just to the left of the buildings | 20 July 2008 - Clench Common Airfield - threshold of 33 on the right, threshold 26 at the top |
GS Aviation (Europe) Ltd
Clench Common Airfield
Standing Orders
- All students and pilots must become club members before flying (£40 student, £80 full)
- A landing fee of £3 will be charged to ALL non-members.
- All pilots must hold current 3rd party liability insurance, BMAA membership and the correct documentation as per CAP 85 section 2.25.
- All visiting flights by prior permission only. Hours of operation are 08:00 to 20:00 Monday to Saturday and 10:00 to 19:00 on Sunday. NO flying outside these hours.
- All take-offs and landings to be recorded in the airfield log.
- All pilots must make themselves familiar with the circuit and joining requirements, local restrictions and emergency landing areas. Joining aircraft fly overhead the airfield at 1500ft agl and no less and check the signal square. Descend deadside the airfield turning in the direction of the circuit and join the circuit at the start of the downwind leg. Circuit height 500ft agl. Frequency 135.475 Safetycom
- All flying to be in accordance with UK VFR, The ANO and within the privileges of the pilots' licence.
- No flying over noise sensitive areas, see airfield map - that means any houses/farms in the area.
- All aircraft must be refuelled using a drip tray. Any flagrant breach of this rule will be subject to an on the spot fine of £20. Fuel burns on the grass last 2 years! All fuel must be stored in the designated area.
- Aircraft engines shall only be started at a safe distance from people, property other aircraft and animals.
- All pilots remain fully responsible for their aircraft at all times, including the safe operation of the aircraft and for any damage that may be caused by them or their aircraft. The landlords, tenants or operators of the airfield shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage howsoever caused.
- All reportable accidents or incidents shall be reported to an instructor or officer of the day.
If in doubt about anything, ask!
01672 515535
How to find us by Road
Sat Nav SN8 4NZ will get you to the concrete road to the airfield. Just keep on going down it for nearly 0.5 mile till you see the hanger and planes on the left.From Hungerford
Take the A4 west out of Hungerford signposted Marlborough.
In Marlborough at mini-roundabout turn left onto the A346 then immediately at next mini-roundabout turn right onto George Lane - B3052 signposted Amesbury A345, Pewsey.
At mini-roundabout turn left onto the A345 sign posted Pewsey. Leave Marlborough climbing uphill.
After 2.2 miles, turn left sign posted Wooton Rivers and Clench (single track road).
After 0.75 mile turn left into Culleys farm (single track concrete road).
Keep following single track concrete road, GS Aviation is on the left.
From M4
Exit M4 Junction 15Take the A346 Signposted Marlborough.
In Marlborough follow the signs for the A345 Pewsey.
After 2.2 miles, turn left signposted Wooton Rivers and Clench (single track road).
After .75 mile turn left into Culleys farm (single track concrete road).
Keep following single track concrete road, GS Aviation is on the left.
From Pewsey
Take the A345 towards Marlborough.
Through Oare and then uphill.
At a double bend turn very sharp right signposted Wooton Rivers and Clench (single track road).
After 0.75 mile turn left into Culleys farm (single track concrete road).
Keep following single track concrete road, GS Aviation is on the left.
From Calne
Take the A4 signposted Marlborough.
In Marlborough follow the signs for the A345 Pewsey.
After leaving Marlborough then 2.2 miles, turn left signposted Wooton Rivers and Clench (single track road).
After 0.75 mile turn left into Culleys farm (single track concrete road).
Keep following single track concrete road, GS Aviation is on the left.
