Wanted: Charts!

[zcottovision]

Does anyone know where I can download SID/STAR charts for UK airports for free? I'd really rather not pay, to be honest!

[Travis]

I don't really know of anywhere to download free ones, but you can go to your local airport/airfield and ask if they have any that they aren't using.  I've heard of it working!

[hiflyphil]

I can't find any, thats why I always fly around the US where you can get everything from airport diagrams to dimensions on playboy of the month.  There's a much more open attitude to the access of information.
This country (UK) you don't get anything for free.
:-/

Happy flying
Phil

[PH_AJH]

I know a few. Try
http://flybywire.altervista.org/simcharts.php
Free, and some good quality.
AJ

[Craig.]

This country (UK) you don't get anything for free

which is why if my mums job in another country comes through, i will be the first person on the plane and first person packing the moving boxes up, we will be out of here in the fastest possible time:)
as for charts ask at your local airport for outdated ones, i have heard they tend to just throw them away may be no good for real world but great for flight sim

[OTTOL]

This topic was covered a couple of weeks ago, but here's the basics; going to the Local FBO or local charter operator and buying is the quickest way, the only web sight that I know of for (US) charts is www.fltplan.com (although I have seen others discussed, lastly, as stated earlier, updates and  revisions are constantly required by a charter operator, go ask your local operator if they have EXPIRED charts. There not good for the real thing, but great for simulating(these should include approach plates as well).

[zcottovision]

Thanks for all the replies, guys  :)

Whilst I found a few good charts, I was mostly looking for EGAA and EGAC charts, because they're the ones nearest me. I might ask them sometime and convince them to give me some old ones. Thanks again!

[gilbates]

I think this is what you are after

just sign up free

and charts for free a plenty

http://www.speedbirdonline.co.uk/flightplanning.html

Trust me if you want accuracy , this is the real deal i`m still trying to understand it all

Not for the faint hearted