Nick Heidfelds 1999 (41.6s) hillclimb record was beaten after Max Chilton in his McMurtry Spéirling fan car tore it to shreds at 39.08s in 2022!
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
The first ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
The exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!
Built in 1787 by celebrated architect James Wyatt to house the third Duke of Richmond’s prized fox hounds, The Kennels was known as one of the most luxurious dog houses in the world!
Each room is named after one of the hounds documented in January 1718, including Dido, Ruby and Drummer.
Found on the lawn at FOS is the finest concours d'elegance in the world, where the most beautiful cars are presented
Legend of Goodwood's golden racing era and Le Mans winner Roy Salvadori once famously said "give me Goodwood on a summer's day and you can forget the rest".
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
Nick Heidfelds 1999 (41.6s) hillclimb record was beaten after Max Chilton in his McMurtry Spéirling fan car tore it to shreds at 39.08s in 2022!
We have been host to many incredible film crews using Goodwood as a backdrop for shows like Downton Abbey, Hollywood Blockbusters like Venom: let there be Carnage and the Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Goodwood Motor Circuit was officially opened in September 1948 when Freddie March, the 9th Duke and renowned amateur racer, tore around the track in a Bristol 400
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
One Summer, King Edward VII turned his back on the traditional morning suit, and donned a linen suit and Panama hat. Thus the Glorious Goodwood trend was born.
The first ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
Whoa Simon! A horse so determined and headstrong, he not only won the 1883 Goodwood Cup by 20 lengths, but couldn't be stopped and carried on running over the top of Trundle hill
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
The first public race meeting took place in 1802 and, through the nineteenth century, ‘Glorious Goodwood,’ as the press named it, became a highlight of the summer season
Nick Heidfelds 1999 (41.6s) hillclimb record was beaten after Max Chilton in his McMurtry Spéirling fan car tore it to shreds at 39.08s in 2022!
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
Easy boy! The charismatic Farnham Flyer loved to celebrate every win with a pint of beer. His Boxer dog, Grogger, did too and had a tendancy to steal sips straight from the glass.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
The first thing ever dropped at Goodwood was a cuddly elephant which landed in 1932 just as the 9th Duke of Richmonds passion for flying was taking off.
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
We have been host to many incredible film crews using Goodwood as a backdrop for shows like Downton Abbey, Hollywood Blockbusters like Venom: let there be Carnage and the Man from U.N.C.L.E.
G. Stubbs (1724–1806) created some of the animal portraiture masterpieces at Goodwood House, combining anatomical exactitude with expressive details
Ensure you take a little time out together to pause and take in the celebration of all the hard work you put in will be a treasured memory.
Ensure you take a little time out together to pause and take in the celebration of all the hard work you put in will be a treasured memory.
The first ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
Built in 1787 by celebrated architect James Wyatt to house the third Duke of Richmond’s prized fox hounds, The Kennels was known as one of the most luxurious dog houses in the world!
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
The first thing ever dropped at Goodwood was a cuddly elephant which landed in 1932 just as the 9th Duke of Richmonds passion for flying was taking off.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
Easy boy! The charismatic Farnham Flyer loved to celebrate every win with a pint of beer. His Boxer dog, Grogger, did too and had a tendancy to steal sips straight from the glass.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
With the clocks about to change, there is a useable amount of daylight for flying after the Goodwood Aerodrome closes. Flying after normal operating hours is another option if you are a solo hirer and you may find this an easier way to book one of the Goodwood aircraft at short notice.
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All the Goodwood Flying School aircraft may be flown out of hours, however, this is subject to confirmation by the Flying School on the day for any aircraft that is usually hangared. This will be permitted only if the forecast weather overnight is suitable for the aircraft to be left outside.
Not everyone will have flown out of hours before, especially if you are recently qualified, so what are the procedures? There is nothing difficult, just a few important differences to remember.
Authorisation
You must arrive before the Flying School closes to be authorised for your flight as normal. Take the tech log with you so that you can complete it on your return. The authorisation sheet will remain in the Flying School. You will also need to complete an Out of Hours form before your flight. When you do this, take the time to read and understand the rules for flying outside of published operating hours. Finally, check the NOTAMs for the Aerodrome and local flying area.
Fuel
The fuel pumps close 15 minutes before the aerodrome does, so if you are flying after this time you will need to plan your fuel requirements ahead and let the Flying School know as early as possible. We will arrange for the aircraft to be fuelled by the previous pilot so it is ready for you.
Runway selection and altimeter settings
Air Traffic closes at the same time as the Aerodrome, so there will be nobody in the Control Tower for you to talk to after this time. You may, therefore, need to make your own decisions about runways and pressure settings. As a starting point, look at the live weather feed. This provides the wind direction to give an idea of the appropriate runway and also gives the current QNH and QFE.
Once you are out in the aircraft or returning to land, join overhead and look at the windsock to choose your runway, remember it may have changed since you took off! When the wind is calm, runway 32 is always preferred if available. Until runway 14-32 is returned to service in early summer though, Runway 06 will be the preferred runway to use. Please remember that practice forced landings, aerobatics and training circuits (touch and go’s or stop and go’s) are not permitted outside normal operating hours…and if the runway you are using has a published noise routeing (NPR), make sure that you fly it correctly.
The airfield elevation is 109 ft, so you can determine QNH before departure by simply setting this altitude on the altimeter. When returning to land, remember 109 ft equates to roughly 4 hPa, so reducing your pressure setting by this amount will give you an approximation of QFE. For example, if you departed with QNH 1025, set 1021 for QFE when you rejoin.
RT phraseology
There is no point calling ‘Goodwood Information’, as they will have gone home! However, you do still need to talk on the radio for the benefit of anyone else who is flying. Make blind calls to ‘Goodwood Traffic’ and say what you are doing as you would normally, just don’t expect a response. You will need to call when you are taxying, taking off, re-joining and in the circuit, as usual, giving your position and intentions.
Remember to include the runway in your calls, in case someone else has chosen a different one! Some aircraft may need to use the longer runway, accepting a crosswind when you will have chosen the into wind runway, so it is important to be clear which runway you are aiming for in order to avoid conflict.
Time limits
Out of hours flying is permitted up until sunset, or 2100 local, whichever is earlier. Make sure you check the sunset time before departure and land by this time.
Post-flight
Park in the usual area and secure the aircraft as you normally would after the last flight of the day - control lock fitted, pitot cover on, windscreen cleaned and cockpit left tidy for the next person, aircraft tied down if possible. Complete the tech log carefully and lock it in the aircraft. Leave the aircraft keys in the box provided outside the Flying School.
Your final task is to notify Air Traffic of your take-off if this was after they closed, and/or landing times and which runway these were on, as well as points of departure or destination if these were not Goodwood. All movements have to be recorded so it is important to remember this! The easiest way is to e-mail this information to the Tower at control.tower@goodwood.com and flying.school@goodwood.com. Alternatively, post a note through the letterbox at the base of the Tower, or telephone them before 10:00 local the next day on 01243 755061.
Please do not hesitate to ask the Ops Team or an Instructor if you are unsure of anything. Please note: This information is specifically for pilots hiring Goodwood Flying School aircraft. Visitors must sign an Out of Hours Indemnity for each movement, please contact Air Traffic on 01243 755061 to make arrangements. Home-based customers can obtain an annual Out of Hours Indemnity alongside their hangarage agreement.
Enjoy your out of hours flying!
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