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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ Questions

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1. What does club membership cost?
2. What facilities are there at Balado?
3. What aircraft services do you offer?
4. Do you sell aircraft parts?
5. Can you fit aircraft parts?
6. Can you inspect and check fly my microlight for it's annual permit to fly?
7. Where is the airfield located - by road?
8. Where is the airfield located - by air?
9. What type of air traffic service is there at Balado?
10. What radio frequency is used for this service?
11. Can I get fuel at Balado?
12. What is the landing fee at Balado?
13. Is there overnight accommodation at Balado?

FAQ Answers

1. What does club membership cost?
   Club membership is £100 a year and includes unlimited use of the airfield for all take offs and landings.
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2. What facilities are there at Balado?
   We have a number of runway options which cover almost all wind directions. In the hangar we have all the tools and equipment to help you keep your machine in top condition.
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3. What aircraft services do you offer?
   We are approved service agents for Rotax engines and can carry out warranty work for both two stroke and four stroke power plants. We offer routine servicing and heavy maintenance on the entire Rotax series of engines. This includes engine overhauls, crankshaft replacements and fault finding. We also provide airframe overhauls and wing servicing/tuning. This can be done on site at Balado or we can come to you. Marcus Dalgetty is a senior inspector for the BMAA and can provide: permit inspections on all categories of microlight, inspector audits, check flights for permit renewal on all types of microlight, check pilot ratings for pilots seeking this rating, instructor renewals, flying instructor courses approved by the CAA, and Initial FIC examinations.
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4. Do you sell aircraft parts?
   Yes, we can source and supply parts for your aircraft.
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5. Can you fit aircraft parts?
   Yes, we provide a fitting service for aircraft parts.
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6. Can you inspect and check fly my microlight for it's annual permit to fly?
   Marcus Dalgetty is a senior inspector for the BMAA and can provide this service.
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7. Where is the airfield located - by road?
   For directions by road visit our Balado Airfield location page.
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8. Where is the airfield located - by air?
   For directions by air visit our Balado Airfield location page.
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9. What type of air traffic service is there at Balado?
   The service is a traffic service on 129.825. The tower is not manned and therefore you are making calls to warn other traffic of your location and intentions.
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10. What radio frequency is used for this service?
    The service is a traffic service on 129.825.
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11. Can I get fuel at Balado?
    If you telephone the office in advance on 01577 863 645 unleaded fuel can be arranged.
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12. What is the landing fee at Balado?
    There is no specific landing fee but donations are welcome.
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13. Is there overnight accommodation at Balado?
    There is no accommodation available on the airfield but it is available in nearby Kinross.
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Still have questions? Call us on 01577 863 645