Fairoaks August 2023

[smithy1958]

Fairoaks August 2023

Compiled by Martin Smith with info from Mick Blundell, John Broad, Peter Goddard, Andrew Harkin, jc/John, Jeremy Parkin, Trevor Warne, Woking News & Mail.

New Residents G-BEUP Robin arrived 22-8, G-SCIP TB20 back from Dunkeswell 23-8

Departures G-AWEV PA28 to Lee on Solent 5-7 sold by AT Aviation and departed to new base at Cambridge 20-7, G-TTEA SR20 to Biggin via Shoreham departed 5-8.

Resident News

G-BEDG RC112 to Goodwood 23-7.

G-BJCW PA32R to France/Spain 30-6.

G-FLXI PC12 to Goodwood 26-6 back 7-8.

G-KFTI PC12 to Biggin 3-8.

G-MERL PA28RT to Blackbushe 28-8.

G-OODW PA28 to Redhill 18-6 back 3-8.

G-OTRT R44 to Hulcote 12-7 back 4-8.

N14EF PA46JP at Little Staughton since 28-8 departed here 24-8.

N988SR SR22 to Cumbernauld 28-8.

News

Plans have been launched for a Flexjet vertical lift hanger here.It will accommodate up to 4 S76 size helicopters.The hangar will be a demountable temporary structure along with 3 helipads and offices.Work is due to commence in “the spring" 2024 and be completed in 8-12 weeks.The development will be on the opposite side of the taxiway to Starspeeds hangar.

The Fairoaks Flexjet operation will be based on the S76 but may see A109s being moved from Dunsfold(Halo Aviation- who Flexjet acquired in 2021).

Two film studios are also planned also demountable buildings with offices,parking for 175 cars initially for 5 years.The development would be on the western side of the airport.

Resident PC12 ops

G-ERGP 19 23.

G-FLXI 7, 14, 18, 19, 20, 23, 26, 29.

G-KARE 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 23, 24.

G-KFTI 3 to Biggin.

G-OTPL 4, 11, 13, 20, 25, 28, 29 30.

M-ARTY 6, 18, 22, 26 30.

M-IRTH 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 30, 31.

M-YBLS 1, 4, 6, 7, 11, 15, 16, 18, 19, 24, 27.

Visitors August 2023.

1/ G-ASNW Ce172, G-CEZO PA28 still here 31, G-RIDA AS355 Grid01, N222ED SR22.

2/ G-RIDA AS355, G-SRBM Be350 LJC2, G-WHIP A119 SXN23.

3/ G-MADZ B505, G-OJFA PC12 RVR1FA, G-RIDA AS355 Grid01, G-SRBM Be350 LJC2.

4/ D-EWWK Ce182, G-OJFA PC12, G-SRBM Be350 LJC2, OH-RJD PC12 FSF170C.

5/ D-EWWK Ce182, G-LNAC AW169 HLE60, OH-DEN PC12 FSF643X.

6/ D-EWWK Ce182, G-DAZZ RV8, G-LDNG DA62, G-OJFA PC12, G-TEXN AT6, 2-SMKM SR20.

7/ D-EWWK Ce182, G-OJFA PC12.

8/ G-OJFA PC12.

9/ G-LEXS A109, G-OJFA PC12, G-YROG Magni M24, M-NGSN PC12.

10/ G-CKRK Cabri G2, G-LVDC B06L, G-OJFA PC12, N35AL DA42.

11/ G-CFMX PA28, G-JMBJ Magni M24, G-KSHI Be36, G-LVDC B06L, G-OJFA PC12,

G-YROG Magni M24, N35AL DA42, N302JG TBM700.

12/ G-OJFA PC12, G-PAAL PA32R, LX-JFD PC12 JFA13N, M-NGSN PC12, N2PD TBM930, N35AL DA42.

13/ G-CBEX CT2K, G-FITC PC12, G-OJFA PC12, LX-JFD PC12.

14/ G-OJFA PC12, LX-JFD PC12.

15/ G-CMCZ PA28, G-EIMS B505, G-JACL P2010, G-OJFA PC12, G-RIDC B429, LX-JFD PC12,

M-NGSN PC12, N8220M Be36, OH-SSS PC12 FSF270S.

16/ G-JACL P2010, G-OCLV R44 NHL02, G-OJFA PC12, G-RIDC B429, LX-JFD PC12, M-SAIL PC12,

N35AL DA42, N8220M Be36.

17/ G-BFUB PA32RT, G-BNKC Ce152, G-OETI B06, G-OHWK B06L, G-PAAL PA32R,

G-RIDC B429 Grid02, LX-JFD PC12, M-SAIL PC12, N35AL DA42, OH-SSS PC1W FSF270S,

2-LAND RC114.

18/ G-BFUB PA32RT, LX-JFD PC12 JFA79L, N35AL DA42, N8220M Be36.

19/ G-BFUB PA32RT, LX-JFB PC12 JFA67V, N35AL DA42.

20/ G-TPSY Bellanca 8KCAB, LX-JFB PC12, LX-JFE PC12 JFA30J/27K, M-NGSN PC12, N35AL DA42.

21/ G-TPSY Bellanca 8KCAB, LX-JFB PC12, M-GETS PC12, N35AL DA42.

22/ G-BMUZ PA28, G-BPBM PA28, G-OCLV R44, G-PAHM Be350 LJC4, G-PCTW PC12, G-TVHD AS355,

G-YEOM PA31, LX-JFB PC12, M-NGSN PC12, N500SY H500, N777XA TBM850, N8220M Be36.

23/ G-BSDH Robin, G-CHPG SR20, G-PAHM Bee50 LJC4, G-RIDB B429, LX-JFA PC12 JFA02H,

LX-JFB PC12 JFA66Y, N777XA TBM850.

24/ G-LEXS A109, G-RIDB B429, LX-JFA PC1W JFA95B, M-MGSN PC12.

25/ G-JACL P2010, G-LEXS A109, G-PAHM Be350 LJC4, G-PLTS PC12, G-WARU PA28,

LX-JFF PC12 JFA85N/54D, OH-EPG PC12 FSF554W, DU141 AW139.

26/ G-MADZ B505, G-SWIG R44, OH-EPG PC12 FSF851A.

27/ G-PLTS PC12.

28/ G-FEGN PA28, G-LEXS A109, G-SPUN G115, G-UKTV AS355 London Eye 22, G-WARU PA28,

LX-JFF PC12 JFA41J, OH-MIP PC12 FSF808S.

29/ G-JMBJ Magni M24, LX-JFB PC12 JFA14W/67K, LX-JFF PC12, N8220M Be36.

30/ G-LEXS A109, G-PAAL PA32RT, LX-JFF PC12 JFA72G, M-ONDE DC145.

31/ G-IPGL A109, G-KSSC AW169 HLE21 also landed at Waterers Park,Knaphill, M-ONDE EC145,

OH-MIP PC12 FSF926G.

[billsamuels]

Great report Martin.

How very refreshing to hear some good positive news about improvements and new developments at this valuable field.

Long may it last and wishing great success.

Cheers mate.

Bill

[Jeff]

Indeed, as Bill says the planned opening of the Flexjet hangar at Fairoaks is fantastic news but has caused some speculation regarding the company's operations at Farnborough airport.

On one hand, it could be argued that the expansion of Flexjet's presence at Fairoaks is simply a strategic move to increase their foothold in the private aviation market in the UK. Fairoaks is located conveniently close to London, making it an attractive option for clientele who prefer a more exclusive and private airport experience.

On the other hand, it is possible that the decision to open a hangar at Fairoaks was partially driven by operational considerations at Farnborough airport. Farnborough has some of the most restricted operating hours of any airport in the UK, limiting access for private aircraft during important travel times. By opening a hangar at Fairoaks, Flexjet may be looking to provide its customers with more flexible options for travel around London.

However, it is important to note that there is currently no evidence to suggest that Flexjet is scaling back its operations at Farnborough. The company is still investing in its existing facilities at the airport, with a new hangar set to be completed in the near future.

Overall, it is likely that the opening of the new Flexjet hangar at Fairoaks is part of a broader strategy to expand the company's presence in the region, rather than a sign of any major changes to its operations at Farnborough.