I was inspired to visit the island of Sejerø by fellow pilots from my flying club who told me how they had to do a couple of go-arounds there because of lots of pheasants, deer, and hares on the runway. I wanted to experience it myself.
Last Sunday, after waiting for a better weather in EKHK for about three hours, I finally got a chance to go. A PPR was granted, and I had a company of Vagn, my good friend and co-pilot.
Flying in May is quite colourful – the screaming yellow rapeseed fields are everywhere.
We did a round over the island, and enjoyed its beauty from the air first. On landing, my attention was disturbed by animals on the ground, I came in too high and had to do a go-around. The second attempt was much better, and if I didn’t lift the nose up in the very last moment I would have knocked a pheasant on its head with my wheel.
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Jørgen, the owner of the airstrip, welcomed us to the island.
With Jørgen on apron
The runway is very good and well-looked after. It is 415m long and 10m wide. The grass was nicely cut.
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After a pleasant chat with Jørgen and his wife Bente we went to see the Sejerø Lighthouse. The forest was full of flowers.
On our way Vagn spotted an interesting object – a working clock from New York.
The clock was tastefully decorated with an angel on top.
Grand Central Terminal New York
Soon the lighthouse was on the horizon. It’s located on a 50 foot high hill in the northwest peninsula of the island called Gniben. The lighthouse is 19m high and was built in 1852.
The top of the hill with its spectacular views was one of the highlights of this tour.
We enjoyed a picnic on the edge of the hill with the most beautiful view on the island.
On our way back to the airfield we made a new friend. He was so kind to us!
Works of a local artist were on display:
There are many other nice things to do and see on Sejerø, and I hope to come back soon and explore this wonderful place.
Final round before heading home
Many thanks to Jørgen for maintaining the runway and giving us the possibility to come over and enjoy the serenity of this marvellous place.