DHPC

The main site used for aerotowing is Hucaby’s Field about a mile from Bilswroth near Northampton. Fora few weeks in summer, to rest the field, we also use a field at Braunston, north of Daventry. These sites are ideal for aerotowing with huge fields catering for any wind direction, and clear airspace around them. We share the site with the LPA ‘Mosquito and Doodlebug’ fliers which many members also have, and fly in light suumer evenings after the aerotow has ceased. The Aerotow Tug is then used for giving club members and friends and families ‘fun flights’

All pilots are welcome to come and watch or to fly at any time. We aerotow all flyable weekends throughout the spring, summer and autumn. Paul Richardson, 01933 380 969 leaves a message on his answering machine either Friday night/Saturday morning saying where we’ll be and what time to meet or you can phone me, Richard Greaves on 10525 221283 for further information.

Hucaby’s Field/Bilsworth

Wind Direction: Any Direction!

Height Top to Bottom: 200ft. maximum if X/C League rules are required, otherwise maximum height FL65 (Daventry CTA)

Height Above Sea Level: 425ft. AMSL(QNH)

OS Grid Reference Sheet: Sheet 152, OS Grid Ref. SP 706 535

BHPA Pilot Rating: Club Pilot +50 hours minimum & Aerotow Endorsment required (This can be gained through the club).

Directions: From the M1, Junction 15, take the A508 signposted to Roade. After a mile take the next right turn to Bilsworth. Continue on for a mile and a quarter, down into Bilsworth village. 20 yards after a sharp left hairpin, turn right into ‘Little Lane’, next to a whie thatched cottage. At the end of the road, turn right again. Go over the narrow canal bridge and 3/4 mile later, after crossing over the A43 dual-carriageway, turn left at the next crossroads to Titfield. Continue past the farm where the caravans are. the gate to the field is about 200 yards on your left.

Braunston Fields

Wind Direction: Any Direction!

Height Top to Bottom: 200ft. maximum if X/C League rules are required, otherwise maximum height FL45 (Daventry CTA)

Height Above Sea Level: 330ft. AMSL(QNH)

OS Grid Reference Sheet: Sheet 151/152, OS Grid Ref. SP 520 656

BHPA Pilot Rating: Club Pilot +50 hours minimum & Aerotow Endorsment required (This can be gained through the club).

Directions: From the M1, Junction 16, take the A445 to Daventry.Coming into Daventry follow signs for the Ring Road and A45 to Braunston. Just before you get to Braunston canal bridge, at the start of the main town, there is a track on your left next to a Hotel. Follow this track out into open fields and continue along it for a mile or so, unitl you see the one of the fields we are in,ahead.