The Grange
THE GRANGE: Private airstrip (Aka EAST BARKWITH)
Note: All three of these pictures were obtained from Google Earth ©
Operated by: Sarah and Jonathon Stamp
Location: Just N/NW of East Barkwith village which is on the A157, about 3nm NE of Wragby on the A158, where the A157 ends at its southern extremity, and roughly 10nm WSW of Louth town centre
Period of operation: From 2006 to -
Runway: 06/24 750x40 grass
NOTES: Could this also be the 'GRANGE FARM' I have also found listed in LINCOLNSHIRE?
This appears to be the base, from 2023, for the Ikarus C42 FB80 Bravo, G-HMCD. This aircraft type is quite remarkable, holding many records, simply because it is light enough. So many so called 'microlights' do not qualify. Many might appear to do so, on paper, but, as often as not, even two seaters with just one on board, cannot carry even enough fuel to make a circuit legally.
Which of course raises the very important question of just what should be defined within any category? Should it just be a question of weight? I think not. A much more sensible approach should be adopted.
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