Eaglescott Airfield was established in 1983. 

The Airfield was approved by the British Gliding Association for the launching of Gliders by Winch and Aerotow as a Full Member club of the BGA. 

In addition, the Airfield was approved by the BGA, for training in all classes of Motor Glider and from June 1983 training commenced using a GROB 109A for the training of Pilots towards a United Kingdom Private Pilots Licence on Self-Launching Motor Gliders.

In 1984 the Airfield was approved by the British Microlight Aircraft Association for the training of Pilots in all classes of Microlight, that being Flex-wing and Fixed Wing Microlights.

Training in all forms of Gliders, Motor Gliders and Microlights has been continuous since then.

In 1984 the Airfield was approved by the British Parachute Association as a Drop Zone (DZ) for training in all disciplines of Parachuting and Skydiving.

Work took place during the period 1985 to 1987 to comply with the Civil Aviation Authority requirements, detailed in CAP 168, in order to obtain a Civil Aviation Authority Special Category Aerodrome Licence.  Eaglescott Airfield became the only CAA Licensed grass Aerodrome in Devon.

The CAA Special Category Licence granted, allowed for the training of all types of Aircraft governed by the CAA.  To include all Single Engine Piston, Single Engine Turbine, Twin Engine Piston and Twin Engine Turbine Aircraft.

This entitled Eaglescott Airfield to be used by any aircraft, or any operator whether they be permanently based at Eaglescott or any other UK Airfield.

The Civil Aviation Authority classification of Aircraft is sub-divided such that this means  Eaglescott Airfield can be used for training or otherwise by any;

Single Engine Piston Aeroplane and Twin Engine Piston Aeroplane

Single Engine Piston Helicopter and Twin Engine Piston Helicopter

Single Engine Turbine Aeroplane and Twin Engine Turbine Aeroplane

Single Engine Turbine Helicopter and Twin Engine Turbine Helicopter

In addition, training can take place on Gyrocopters/Autogyros.

Our Planning Approval states that the Airfield may be used by the following;

Gliders, Helicopters, Gyrocopters, and powered aircraft up to the size of aeroplanes designed to carry not more than 10 persons in total. 

The Airfield is currently frequented by Flying Schools and Clubs throughout the South West of England; clubs and operators from Airfields such as Dunkeswell, Exeter, Bodmin and Perranporth.

Eaglescott Airfield Glorious Location Exclusively Situated Club

Offers Tailwheel Training

Aviation Interests Revived Flying In Exceedingly Lovely Devon.

LEARNING TO FLY

Like an eaglet, when it's tossed 
Out of the eagle's nest,
Catch me, when I'm falling down,
When my world is spinning round,
Catch, before I hit the ground
And save me from the dust

And when you toss me out again
To try my eaglet wings,
As the wind is screaming by,
When there's water in my eye
And the earth is rushing nigh,
Please lift me in your wings

Swoop and hold me, catch, enfold me
And lift me in your wings

by Jill James