Visiting Dunkeswell By Air
PPR
Please use the Online PPR Form. If you are unable to use the online form please call 01404 891643
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Air/Ground Radio
Dunkeswell Radio 123.480
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Joining Instructions
Both Fixed Wing and Helicopters to join either on downwind or base leg for the runway in use. Circuit height 800ft
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Runway 22 Left Hand Circuit
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Runway 17 Left Hand Circuit
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Runway 04 Right Hand Circuit
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Runway 35 Right Hand Circuit
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​Flight Procedures - Circuits
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No overhead joins due to parachuting.
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No straight in approaches.
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No orbits in the circuit or on final approach, ie extend downwind or go around.
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Parachute Activity
Parachuting normally takes place Wednesday to Sundays inclusive and Bank Holidays.
Fixed wing aircraft can continue to operate in the ATZ while parachuting is active, but must avoid the overhead and deadside, as per the above 'Joining Instructions' & 'Flight Procedures'.
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Helicopters must not operate in the ATZ while parachuting is in progress. Please liaise with the A/G operator, who will advise you when all canopies are on the ground, before entering the ATZ and before starting rotors for departure.
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Runway Information
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Runway 22 968m x 46m (150m starter extension)
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Runway 04 968m x 46m
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Runway 17 963m x 46m
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Runway 35 963m x 46m
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Local Area
Gliding site 1.7nm West South West of Dunkeswell. Please avoid at all times.
If arriving from or departing to the south please contact Exeter Radar on 128.980
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Airfield Opening Times
Summer 08:30 - 18:00 Local
Winter 08:30 - 17:00 Local
Outside normal operating times by arrangement.
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Flight Plans
Unfortunately we are unable to activate flight plans on departure. Please call London Information after departure and they will activate your flight plan.
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Further Information
Further information is available in the AIP
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