I am grateful for the comments and support. Some small amount of additional info. on movements has now been gleaned.
Whilst not to downplay the comments/history behind all of the issues (and I have no real view on the relative values of different a/c noise – SCDC’s complaint is based on intensification of use, per se), we are where we are with the prospect of enforcement action, and are thus on the Crowfield/Elmsett kind of route.
I would, personally, like to see a voluntary planning agreement, and IMO, believe that others on the concerned may do, too. It will save stacks of cash – better spent in the air.
Circuit training is already done at Beccles and voluntary noise abatement followed (or at least should be, with any sense) to try and reduce disturbance. However, crucial to the bargaining position with the Council is justifying as much flying as possible, so thats where anyone who has ever been to Mon. fits in. Please keep the info coming in.
One final point. My reference to “sparse locals” refers to the density of population and not intended to indicate few NIMBYS. Flying in the country brings another set of planning conundrums as to appropriateness. Planning, esp. airfields always brings out the big (influential) guns, whatever the issue. However, if the a/d is reduced in capacity it will, IMO, leave the a/d freeholders in the inviduous position of working out who gets to use the available slots. This will affect all users, not just HFC, as I do not believe the planning system allows particular users to be singled out, just the nature and frequency of use. In short, all users could be equally in the soup. Please help by scanning your log and a/c log books for details. A/D records may not be the greatest, so its better to risk duplication than not get in contact. Look forward to hearing.
Happy flying to all.
Neil G.
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