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POWER OPs
AIRFIELD VFR GUIDE - XSHN 5205N 00128W
RADIO FREQ. 129.975 (Traffic Service Only)
RWY
SURFACE
TORA
LDA
LIGHTING
17/35
Asphalt
980 m
870 m
Nil
10/28
Grass
940 m
740 m
Nil
05L / 23R
Asphalt
490 m
450 m
Nil
05R / 23L
Asphalt
670 m
570 m
Nil
All pilots are reminded that TORA & LDA are guides only and it is upto the discretion of the pilot in command to make the decision if their a/c is capable of visiting Shenington.
Remarks:
PPR advisable by telephone for daily gliding & noise briefing. Gliding site operating winch and aerotow. Cables upto 2000ftagl. Power visitors should keep a good lookout for gliders ensuring their operations are not obstructed.
Although launchpoint may not acknowledge, please make circuit calls on 129.975, give preference to gliders & aerotow ACFT.
Operator:
Shenington Gliding Club
Shenington
Banbury
OX15 6NY
Tel: 01295 680 008 (Office)
Tel: 01295 688 121 (Clubhouse)
office@shenington-gliding.co.uk
Warnings:
Winch cable hazards:
NO take off or landing to take place if any part of your run involves crossing the cable line.
NO overhead joins
Grassed embankment on Rwy05 Thr.
Restaurants:
Free tea, coffee and overnight accommodation & licenced bar available at AD.
Local B&B's in Shenington village (half mile)
Noise:
Avoid overflying local villages.
Aviod stud farm 1nm east of Shenington Village
 

 

Radio:
129.975 (Gliding A/G - traffic only)
124.025 (Wellesbourne)
118.050 (Birmingham App)
122.000 (Coventry Rad)
Landing Fees / Donations:
£0  - Gliders
£5   - Singles
£10 - Twins
£10 - Helicopters
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