peter_6095 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 There is a piece of common ground near me that would make an ideal flying site. If there are no animals grazing on it, is there anything to stop me legally using it to take off? I'm going to anyway, until anyone complains - which is unlikely as its very rural - but keen to know where I stand. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 They all differ, but... Its normally something like, ' This land can be used by the public for recreational purposes, as long as you don't start pissing people off' We had a bit of common land next to our old house, people used to use it for MX, quads, and all sorts of stuff. no one minded so they were allowed to continue. Local hearts and minds I recon and then go for it. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I phoned the council and the nice man I spoke to said it would be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_6095 Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Thanks. It is a lot more rural than the piece of common (actually military) land which we were using near the wind turbines down your way, Simon. I will give it a go and see how I get on. It looks ideal - a wide open hill with a gentle and even slope, flyable in all wind directions and with vehicle access. What could possibly go wrong?! I may call the council, as you did Pete, if I plan to use it regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 That site is having houses put on it as I type mate. :-( SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukebanks1 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Go for it Peter. Take off and clear off policy has always worked for me as well as avoiding too much ground running of the motor before take off. Hope you're well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_6095 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 So I used it today and there were no issues. Quick test of the engine and away, and I cut out 1500 ft above the ground for the landing over an hour later. A couple of locals walking their dogs were interested and said that they didn't have a problem. Perfect. I will use sparingly! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Result! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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