I never thought I could visit here.

[@jt_lancer]

A non-pilot here who really enjoys your stories. I’ve seen a couple other videos where you start flights later in the day than originally planned. In my industry (engineering and construction) rushing to squeeze in work at the end of the day is a significant contributor to many accidents. Not a criticism or saying you’re making bad decisions. Just something to keep in mind. Enjoy your flights!

[@stevenstyles7602]

Good point made.

[@ShortField]

Brilliant point and has been heeded 🙏

[@stevebell9091]

Hi Terry just a thought for you, a take off technique introduced to me by one of Bartons legendary Instructors from years gone bye Charlie Rollo, instead of rotating the aircraft at a speed, just as the elevators become effective hide the end of the runway with the nose, the aircraft will become airbourne at the lowest possible speed in ground effect, then very gently (particularly on the Sports Cruiser) lower the nose to accelerate to climb speed. I believe this method gives the shortest take-off roll, particularly off soft grass strips

[@ShortField]

Nice advice Steve thanks 👍

[@poetpilot]

Good old Bovingdon.... lots of glider flights from there in the early 70s. I flew the last RAF (air cadets) flight there in Kirby Cadet Mk.3 XN246 in 1972 before the gliding school relocated to manston.

[@ShortField]

Wow 👍

[@poetpilot]

Correction... the last flight in XN246 was on 25.10.1970. Just looking through my old logbook. I did my first solo there (again in XN246) on 4.4.1969. I fly a Cub replica these days (G-BZHU) so hopefully I will try to get to BNN myself soon.

[@davebuggins2198]

Thanks Terry another great video, also nice history lesson, didn’t realise it was that active. Someone said dancing on ice is filmed there, the hanger you fly over on finals, wasn’t sure how true it was. Keep those videos coming 😎

[@ShortField]

Cheers Dave

[@InducedBank]

Great vid as always Terry 😁 and see you've entered the 'big time' of "this video is sponsored by.." 👍 Do love to see the wonderful history about these historic airfields! So nice they are still there and not a sprawling housing development!!

[@ShortField]

Thanks Mike it paid for the flight and lunch but I’ve not ordered a brand new Cirrus on the strength of it 😂 Do you think it ruined the flow of the video?

[@InducedBank]

@@ShortField It's relevant to your channel and fitted in nicely 👍 It would have jarred if it was something completely unrelated to flying, but that would narrow the sponsor market down a lot 🤣

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Another inspirational episode! These recent videos have taken it to another level! Brilliant sir! 👍🏼

[@ShortField]

Amazing comment Geoff really really appreciated 🙏

[@kevchilton908]

Another entertaining video, Terry. I love the graphics you include... always beautifully presented 👌🏻👍🏻

[@ShortField]

Thanks Kev always appreciate your support sir 🙏

[@ausfester]

love watching your work, well done

[@ShortField]

What a lovely comment thank you so much 👍

[@chownmike]

Love that plane x

[@markallisonparamotor]

A few paramotor guys fly out of here occasionally. Interesting video, love the history segments. 😁

[@paulieb796]

Another superbly presented video. I wish my aircraft was waterproof!

[@ShortField]

Thanks Paul really appreciated sir. I’ve seen Giles fly in rain?

[@paulieb796]

@@ShortField exactly. Look what it’s done to him!!

[@porkorosso7885]

Hi Terry, sorry I missed this video. Love the history of the airfield that you included. Perfect!

[@flyingkub]

Good video. I try to avoid VORs as much as possible as they all tend to be as you say "Hunny Pots" and I think a lot of pilots are heads in as they get there to make sure they meet their turn point, so a wise choice to go lower than standard. I do think you push yourself into tight time frames, some times, it could lead to get thereitis (be careful).

[@ShortField]

Thanks as always Algy. Spring is coming I can’t wait for the clocks to go forward then, hopefully I won’t cut it so fine. Honoured by your view and comments sir.

[@flyingkub]

@@ShortField No need to be honoured, it is just a view, looking back at how my brother was and the fact he ended up staying in places he had not planned to.

[@ShortField]

@@flyingkubyou know how nice it is to get positive comments and I do feel honoured that you take the time to watch and constructively comment.

[@flyingkub]

@@ShortField You know me, I like to use my experiance to keep others safe 🙂

[@musoseven8218]

Another interesting one Terry✌️👍💜 What is the crosswind performance of the Sports Cruiser may I ask🤔

[@ShortField]

It’s only 12 knots in the POH but it easily handles twice that. Thank you as always, do you think I should include the airfield history or is it boring?

[@stevenstyles7602]

Keep the history Terry its really interesting 👍

[@geoffreycoan]

Cutting it a bit fine on the return there Terry. Bovingdon, another airfield near me that I’ve not visited. I did try to fly into Finmere yesterday but didn’t get a reply to my PPR call. So ended up going to Bicester - loads of RAF history there and now a lot of classic car businesses in the old airfield buildings. Definitely worth a visit, but as a grass glider site, maybe it’s too long for you!

[@ShortField]

Keep trying with Finmere or drop me an email and I’ll ask my mate who’s based there. Roll on BST

[@bobmarlow-w2j]

Great vid 👍

[@michaelmiklosofficial]

This one special place and some time Bovingdon owners said to me they are happy for to fly in here so hope one i will get around to doing it.

[@ShortField]

Yes go Michael 👍

[@michaelmiklosofficial]

Masters of the Air was filmed here @@ShortField

[@alfieh7389]

Nice hat just wondering where u got it from?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

The famous white Ball. I could only find Plaistows because of it.

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Very good - now I will need to watch those movies 🤣👍

[@ShortField]

Appreciate that Patrick thank you sir 🙏

[@bobmarlow-w2j]

Hi - enjoyed yr video - please can you advise contact for PPR at BOV ? Thanku

[@ShortField]

I got PPR through a mate but if you check the AFE Guide there is a number there.

[@09r_media]

Wanted to ask just to confirm the pipersport would not be able to be flown with an NPPL?

[@ShortField]

Yep no problem with an NPPL

[@09r_media]

@@ShortField Oh so I could fly with just an NPPL

[@ShortField]

@@09r_mediaAs long as you have SEP endorsement then no issue. Also require a glass cockpit sign off.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Oooh, sponsored now..🎉🎉

[@stevenstyles7602]

Terry, great video. On a technical note, what was the oil level reading?

[@ShortField]

Thanks Steve it was just on the bottom where the thin bit goes fat again on the dipstick 👍

[@Payne2view]

Its a shame that so many airfields have "redeveloped" but at least some have enough of a runway left to be visited.

[@glennwatson]

So the UK perform circuits/pattern at 2000 AGL? Or is it overfly height of 2000. Here in Australia circuit height is 1000 feet AGL for GA and overfly at least by 500 feet the heightest circuit.

[@ShortField]

You are correct Glenn I explained that really badly. Circuits are 1000ft overhead joins are normally up to 1000ft above circuit height.

[@ShortField]

You are correct Glenn I explained that really badly. Circuits are 1000ft overhead joins are normally up to 1000ft above circuit height.

[@TelecomsHelper]

Another great video Terry, can I ask how you did the PPR? On skydemon it shows an email but no phone number, did you email?

[@ShortField]

Thank you, I only found out I could visit from a friend who knows the owner.

[@jep1103]

My wife was born on the airfield when the yanks were there

[@ShortField]

Wow now I didn’t expect this comment, did I get the potted history correct.

[@OMG_No_Way]

Terry. Don’t you have your PPL? Why can’t you fly at night? I know with a LSA License you can’t fly at night. Isn’t the Sport Cruiser night capable? I know it’s not IFR rated. But night?

[@ShortField]

North Weald closes just after sunset. I have a full PPL but this Sport Cruiser is also uncertified for night ops.

[@OMG_No_Way]

@@ShortFieldInteresting. I thought the SC was good for night flying. Thanks for the reply.

[@pilotnana]

Nice Video

[@ShortField]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@pilotnana]

@@ShortField welcome 🙏🏽

[@stevestjames3934]

What’s your view on Google buying 52 acres of your airfield ? Do you think you’ll get a smoother runway out of it. Section 106 money should be huge ?

[@ShortField]

It’s better than 300 houses.