Aerodrome Review - The Isle of Man - EGNS

I fly to Ronaldsway Airport on the Isle of Man after crossing the Irish Sea from Blackpool.
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[@Robinbamv]

As a frequent visitor to the Isle of Man I can recommend the island as a destination with plenty to see and do, 3 legs aviation services do a superb job. Over the past few years the airport management has been lacklustre to say the least with utterly inexcusable policies that restricted parking to five aircraft when over TT race week in the past you would see 50-60 aircraft parked on the grass. There is little doubt that the shortsighted airport management over the last few years has badly let down the tourist industry ( ironic with one government department working towards tourism and another restricting it with petty parking restrictions on a huge airfield ). The interview with the new airport director seems to indicate a breath of fresh air in the airport management that is badly needed. I do hope that this indicates this very worthwhile GA destination becomes a viable destination once again especially during the motorcycle race weeks.

[@jeremykemp3782]

well put

[@cJ-cr8gp]

Worked there many years ago, in ATC, this brings back very happy memories. Must visit soon, but alas I’ve now sold my little Beechcraft so it will be EasyJet with a beer in hand..!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Not as PIC I hope?!

[@kevchilton908]

Another superb review, Jon. You fill them with so much priceless info for us pilots, I could have easily sat and watched you waxing lyrical for another hour. Top class presenting. Loved it, thank you!👌👏👏👏

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks Kev.

[@stewartwilkinsonsnr]

Wow an amazing Video, you have convinced me both I and my wife Val need to visit, albeit on Commercial Flight as not a PPL Pilot. Just a lover of Aviation since 10 years so 65 years now. I truly feel Jon you captured the beauty of the Isle of Man. The Steam Train was a added bonus. Outstanding Architecture. Seems the Government are trying to get GA Pilots to visit as well as the general public. Thank You. 👏

[@TheFlyingReporter]

I'm keen to go back with the family. Could be a fun weekend together. Thanks for watching.

[@markzzzz741]

Funny to hear that the lighthouse VRP was once Clarkson owned. During Covid-19 he was vocal about little buzzy aeroplanes flying over Diddly squat farm. I saw its location identified as a Skydemon unofficial way point.... Haha.

[@FlyingFergyMan]

Great honest review Jon and fantastic that you have positively highlighted their willingness to become more GA friendly. Hopefully we will see you soon at Newtownards, I understand the wheels are in motion. Take care.

[@chrisglaister9303]

I got my PPL in the Isle of Man back in 2005 with the (sadly now defunct) Manx Flyers Aero Club. My Qualifying Cross Country was to Carlisle, Prestwick and then back to the Island, so I'm used to being all kitted out with a life vest and emergency raft in the passenger seat. Things have moved on since then and I have sadly lapsed as a PPL. Watching your channel inspired me to get current again but the cost of greed crisis has put that on ice, somewhat.

[@musoseven8218]

Fascinating insights (hell of a qxc!). Might I recommend you try fixed wing microlights, you may be pleasantly surprised. They're not difficult to fly, just a different approach, modern aircraft are superb too. 3-4 gallons of mogas an hour, 50-75p an hour maintenance (iirc), what's not to like💜✌️😊

[@chrisglaister9303]

@@musoseven8218 There's a class of fixed wing microlight that still can count to normal fixed wing hours I believe. Would love to have something like that. I'm up at the north of the island these days where there are a couple of private strips. Maybe one day.

[@p1pem]

Love your airfield series Jon, and for this one I felt you were channelling Judith Charmers beautifully.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Need to work on my tan though..

[@flyingmissionary]

Very well told story about the IOM. Hoping to go in September 🤞🏼 Lovely video production too. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Pleasure - thanks for watching.

[@damiendobson]

Fantastic video; and part of the reason why I am learning to fly is to allow me to visit family on the Isle. Be good to see a follow-up video filmed during the TT’s or Manx GP 😉

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching.

[@theflyingfool]

Really enjoying these aerodrome reviews Jon! Thanks!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks.

[@kevinbarber6022]

Superb video and I didn't realise what was involved in going to the IOM! Lots learned so many thanks

[@geoffreycoan]

I’d planned to fly to the IOM earlier this year as part of our Fly-UK tour, en-route to Newtownards. It seemed a good opportunity to make the long water crossing as part of a flying group and tick another ‘country’ off in my log book. Mark at Three Legs Aviation was really helpful and secured PPR and parking for our group of microlights. Unfortunately the weather didn’t play ball and there were strong gale-force winds coming in off the Atlantic and swamping Ireland and Northern UK for that weekend. Would still like to go, definitely as part of a group though for the sea crossing

[@nigelcaughey2119]

Excellent video as always. Enjoying this series very much. Living in Northern Ireland I would obviously suggest another over water leg to Newtownards our local GA airfield. Keep up the good work.

[@andybladen9284]

This is a great video has cleared up some questions I had about visiting here I’ve yet to do an over seas crossing yet very informative and made to look easy subscribed !

[@acaciaTF]

I had already booked my trip with Mark at 3Leggs but for Friday and Saturday - now changed to Sat and Sun!!! Fab episode John.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

I hope you have a great visit.

[@Heneling]

Fantastic video, i could definitely see myself visiting in the future!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Excellent.

[@carlhusain1012]

Great video Jon. I have visited IoM in the past for TT week but this has whetted my appetite for a a GA trip there. Good stuff!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Excellent. Thanks for watching.

[@romeomike3945]

Great review Jon! The IOM has definitely been on my list for some time! This video has helped right some of the anti-GA rumours for sure.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching and I hope you get to the IOM.

[@jamesonpace726]

Don't care much for cats or their tales, but motorcycles & GA very much so. Thank you for reminding me to get out there....

[@Harry-me1zq]

Just returned from the IoM, we were based at Castletown and well worth a visit.

[@chrispeel9263]

My flying pal Paul Feldhahn and I did MAN to IOM(VFR) in one of the MSF Cherokees back in the mid 1970s.We stopped over for a coffee before going on to DUB then Weston.I don't recall any particular paperwork being required although we did have to report to customs and the police when back in MAN the same day.We were concerned about such a long leg over water but our CFI assured us that engines don't know they are over water.It seems that modern GA is a touch more complicated these days

[@tomdchi12]

Jeremy Clarkson doesn't like a type of device that turn petroleum into noise (and pollution)? I guess I shouldn't expect anything less? Ah well. I look forward to visiting the Isle and flying in yourself would be a pretty ideal way to get there!

[@SimDeck]

I absolutely adore the Isle of Man. My best friend from my army days resides just outside of Douglas, and I have visited there many times with my family and alone. If you haven't been, it's well worth a visit. I once caught a huge mackerel at Peel harbor and rode my mountain bike on the TT race circuit. It's a stunning location.

[@irishpilotguy]

great vid john

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thank you!

[@nicholasr82]

What a brilliant video.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching.

[@musoseven8218]

Fascinating place the IOM, would be nice to visit by flying oneself there💜✌️😊 I love the IOMR, my dad's ridden on it, I've not, great locos and stock, what a lot of fun!✌️😊😄

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching.

[@missedapproachmark]

Nice, need to visit. Good destination for GA

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Free landings in September...

[@pghampton]

It looks amazing, other than all that water and one engine

[@TheFlyingReporter]

The aeroplane nor its engines know it's over water.

[@AviatingWithMel]

Informative as always Jon. I may have to pay the IOM a visit, probably won't be this year though. Interesting how the GAR process and whatnot seems more complicated than travelling to the continent. I love the steam train, thats wonderful :) Q: did you take a raft with you as well as the lifejacket?

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Hi Melanie. I don't have a raft as yet. Would like one.

[@daviddenham1511]

I worked for BA as a Navigation officer at Ronaldsway for 3 years

[@BK-it6te]

I am surprised the aerodrome director didn’t do your interview in his office

[@bmxbandit339]

hey john , can you do an episode for flying to the isle of wight from the mainland uk in the future please , as i want to fly there myself one day from bristol

[@barrywood5357]

🤩🤩

[@RosssRoyce]

I started to fly light aircraft (ctls, fk9] that fly so swiftly and can land on almost any field and watching these empty, clumsy, fuel hungry 4 four seaters that go hardly faster gives me uneasy feeling and memories I don’t feel desperate to go back to.

[@BK-it6te]

Will you fly to the Southern part of Cyprus 🇨🇾?

[@davidnash1326]

Lightspeeds ?

[@stellahighton74]

You didn’t mention the concentration camp that the British set up on the island during WW2. I suppose they would like us to forget that.

[@Jeffpower-]

Hey John nice series. I don’t think you will remember me. I was looking to purchase your arrow shares fee years ago, I have met you and your son at your airport. It’s so sad how everything in uk is so behind compared with USA. I have moved to USA 2 years ago and bought my V-tail Bonanza.

[@jeremykemp3782]

So what if I take my kitfox and land at one of the farm strips there. Do I need any paperwork for that?

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Yes.

[@jeremykemp3782]

@@TheFlyingReporter Interesting

[@Dougsterxplor]

Guess where I was born! 😁

[@petefinnegan3873]

should be owned by james may✈

[@aaron_11111]

I am curious to what the constantly flashing red light indicates.

[@fpt9694]

Indicates that the automatic landing gear extension system is disabled.

[@aaron_11111]

@@fpt9694 Thank you.

[@DanSmithBK]

Is no one concerned that a pilot, making a genuine mistake with the paperwork for a flight to the IoM, would be prosecuted under terror offences? Is that not a huge step too far?! More creeping fascism.... it’s getting worrying now.

[@musoseven8218]

I agree, it isn't even fascism, it's neo Maoism (see the CCP and WEF), especially, weird re the IOM, when you can rock up here in a rubber boat during a pandemic and no one bats an eyelid 🙄🤔🙄🤔🙄 So many inappropriate and/or broken systems in the UK.

[@jamessutton23]

They’re honestly not that anal. If you make a mistake the customs are more than happy to help. If you purposely provide misinformation then obviously you will have an issue