morgy Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 This link was sent to me by Richard symonds.... All Local Pilots please take note.... Do not fly in this area!!!!!!! http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/Informatio ... 006web.pdf I know that none of the Hambrook pilots fly in this area.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bholleran Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 This link was sent to me by Richard symonds.... All Local Pilots please take note.... Do not fly in this area!!!!!!! http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/Informatio ... 006web.pdf I know that none of the Hambrook pilots fly in this area.. Mark, When I get a min, I will add this to our map. Although having read it it does not look like it is law to me. It looks like it is an advisory notice (That I think we should take note of) and I dont think that it is unresonable of them to specifiy 500ft. Although the radius seems a little large. But over all I think this is a fairly balanced proposal, as we may use a path over Langstone to go to Portsmouth, Isle of Wight etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpix Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I agree with Barry, I think it's reasonable to fly above 500' altitude (mean sea level) in this area. It shouldn't restrict us if we're planning to head for Portsmouth as we will be above 500' anyway. It's advisory, so it's not a mandatory no fly zone (below 500') and the CAA will not prosecute if there are infringements. However, if someone flys into the zone and disturbs the wild life they could be prosecuted i.a.w. various wild life protection acts. And it will bring our sport into disrepute!! There are a few nature reserves around HG/PPG sites that we have had to deal with for a number of years. Beachy Head springs to mind. It's never been too much of a problem but the key is to make sure everyone is aware! I can print and laminate several copies of the chart and leave them in the tractor, if you like. Atb Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 I know it says 500ft and is an advisory BUT due to the low level pilot in Langstone harbour i think we should give it a very wide birth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpix Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I've made a map showing the bird sanctuary and our field. I've laminated several copies and will get them to Barry this lunchtime. Maybe keep them in the flying field office (tractor!). Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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