Bodmin Airfield

Infobox Airport
name = Bodmin Airfield
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ICAO = EGLA
type = Public
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operator = Cornwall Flying Club Ltd
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location = Bodmin
elevation-f = 650
elevation-m = 198
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r1-number = 03/21
r1-length-f = 1,575
r1-length-m = 480
r1-surface = Grass
r2-number = 13/31
r2-length-f = 2,001
r2-length-m = 610
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footnotes = Source: UK AIP at NATS

Bodmin Airfield Airport codes|N/A|EGLA is located 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) northeast of Bodmin, Cornwall, England, UK.

Bodmin Aerodrome has a CAA Ordinary Licence (Number P633) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee (Cornwall Flying Club Limited). The aerodrome is not licensed for night use [ [http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/375/srg_asd_ordinarylicences.pdf Civil Aviation Authority Aerodrome Ordinary Licences] ] . Radio equipped microlights are always welcome at Bodmin (radio contact preferred). All aircraft strictly PPR (Prior Permission Required )

History

Bodmin Airfield was the development of a dream by local business man, Mike Robertson, to make aviation available to everyone. In pursuit of this dream, local engineers, The Dingle Brothers were commissioned to construct the airfield on what was once Treswithick Farm. In 1972, the airfield was bought by the Cornwall Flying Club, which, in turn, became a limited company, Cornwall Flying Club Ltd, in 1978. In keeping with the original ideals and dreams of its creator, Mike Robertson, Cornwall Flying Club Ltd. is quite unique in that it continues to operate as a non-profit organisation, to keep costs down to the end user and bring the joy of flying to as wide a range of people as possible. [ [http://www.quantum-infotech.co.uk/cfc/CFC_Site_files/slide0002.htm Cornwall Flying Club website] ]

It was here that Trago Mills Ltd. (Aviation Division) designed and built the Trago Mills SAH-1 [ [http://www.britishaircraft.co.uk/aircraftpage.php?ID=759 Picture and technical specifications of SAH-1] ] in the early 1980s. The SAH-1 derived it's name from its designer, Sydney A. Holloway. It was hoped that the Trago Mills SAH-1 would be sold as a military trainer to replace the then ageing "Bulldog" fleet. [Peter London: "Images of aviation In Cornish Skies" page 114]

About

Bodmin airfield is situated on the edge of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, just off the main A30 dual carriageway. Bodmin airfield is operated by the Cornwall Flying Club Ltd. and offers an excellent clubhouse, with its lunchtime bar and restaurant. There is also an obligatory "help yourself" kitchen for the making of tea and coffee. In the tower you'll find a selection of pilot supplies. At this time, CFC Ltd have 5 instructors on the books and 4 aircraft to hand:

*Cessna 152 [http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1053828/ G-BNSM]
*Cessna 152 [http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1053936/ G-BMFZ]
*Cessna 172 [http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1053840/ G-BCZM]
*Robin R2160 [http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1107980/ G-OCFC]

Bodmin airfield is also the current home to Cornwall Aviation Services Ltd, an aircraft maintenance business.

References

*United Kingdom AIP

External links

* [http://www.quantum-infotech.co.uk/cfc/CFC_Site_files/frame.htm Cornwall Flying Club Ltd]