Spilstead Farm
SPILSTEAD FARM: Private airstrip (also known as SEDLESCOMBE)
Note: These three pictures were obtained from Google Earth ©
Note: Picture by the author.
Operated by: Mr W H Cole
Location: Just E of the A21, E of Whatlington, SE of the village of Vinehall Street, about 5nm N of Hastings
Period of operation: 1990s (?) to -
Runway: 17/35 530x30 grass
PERSONAL MEMORIES
In May 2006 I was tasked with collecting the Mudry CAP-10B N5020W from here, and to deliver it to SYWELL the following day.
B.Ralph
This comment was written on: 2017-02-13 21:46:40We have just suffered 2hr solid of a plane over our house,
Reply from Dick Flute:
Dear Mr Ralph, I am very disappointed to hear this. Did you get the registration? What on earth was it doing? There is no excuse for this, especially in your location. When I was learning to fly, it was drummed into me that you should never linger over a particular location, and, as far as is reasonably possible, always avoid any habitation when flying at low level. And indeed, even today when doing air-to-ground photography. we rarely if ever spend more than a just few minutes circling around the subject site. My best regards, Dick
Maurice
This comment was written on: 2019-02-26 21:04:01I want to find a strip to erect my Vans RV9. HELP. PLEASE
Reply from Dick Flute:
Hi Maurice, Contact Spilstead Farm directly. They might well be able to help. Regards, Dick
Sandra
This comment was written on: 2019-07-07 12:04:11This airstrip would be perfect for visiting friends in Hastings. Unfortunately, I don't know whom to call for PPR and instructions. I did find a phone number on another website (for Crystal Air Maint), but that doesn't seem to be working anymore. Any chance you could help out? Greetings from a Dutch pilot
Reply from Dick Flute:
Hi Sandra, I'm afraid I cannot help you here, as my 'Guide' is basically historical. This said I am somewhat surprised you are having this difficulty. It might be 'a long shot' but it might be worth contacting the nearest airfields you can find, including gliding sites, and see if anybody can help. Have you tried: 0044 (0)1424 870 899? Best regards, Dick
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