Compton Abbas Airfield

Art of Flying - UK Aviation Artist Jonathan Margetts

Quality aviation paintings in watercolour or pastel pencils at affordable prices. Specialising in General Light Aviation paintings - Commissions welcomed - Member of the Guild of Aviation Artists. Visit www.art-of-flying.co.uk for more details and contact information.

A member of Compton Abbas Airfield, qualified pilot and local to the area, Graham Bowen is an expert with his hands and offers all kinds of headset repairs.

There is no charge if the headset cannot be repaired and a high level of workmanship. Give us a ring on 01747 811767 and we'll put you in touch, or alternatively drop your headset in to us. You will hear back from Graham within a week. Some repairs can be done on the spot!

Philip Moore (formerly of Air Defence Cleaning Services) is now back up at Compton with his new business 'That's Better'. Phil is avaliable for both residant and visiting pilots and offers a wide range of services as outlined below:

Prices start at just £65 for a wash on a single 2/4 seater aircraft or £75 for a twin.
A vacuum out of the interior is £15.
An all over polish is just £125 extra.
An (APS) PTFE sealant polish starts from £250.
A rejuvination and sealant polish starts from £375.
If your aircraft is in need of a respray then come and see Phil for a free demonstration of the rejuvination service which could save you 1000's.

Phil will take care of your landing fee and evern buy you lunch if you come in for any of the above! If you would like to book your aircraft in then please call Phil on 07858 431117.

Aircraft Shares for Sale at Compton...

THRUSTER T600N

Great for hour building and cheaper flying. Buy an 11th share in this microlight aircraft for just £1,600 with a monthly fixed cost of £35. Then fly for an all inclusive price of £35 per hour. Contact us at Compton for a further breakdown of prices.

Cessna 172

We are looking to form a syndicate at Compton Abbas which would ideally consist of a maximum of 6 members who would the lease the aircraft to the club for training and solo hire. If you are interested in joining this or have an aircraft you would like to sell/lease/add syndicate members to then please get in touch with Emma on 01747 811767.

YAK 50 G-SVET

360 hp Unlimited Aeros. Recently completed life extension, annual inspection and prop overhaul. Tail wheel experience necessary. £6000 plus c£70 per month and £70 per hour (dry). Call David Morgan on 01747 830837, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Aeronca G-ATHK

£1300 for a 1/6 share. £15 per hour dry and £50 per month. Contact David Fraser on 07736 965080.

Piper PA20/22 N683OB

Airframe 1960 with 1800 hours. New annual. Lycoming 0320 150 hp with "0" time engine. £6000 for a quarter share, hours and monthly rates to be discussed. Call Mark Leonard on 07801 953048.

Currie Wot G-BXMX

Beautiful one seater bi-plane - flies like it looks. £3000 for a quarter share, low cost flying. Speak to Abbas Air Ops and we will pass your details on to Mark, or email him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .