There are licensed and unlicensed airfields (I think Redlands is unlicensed).
It doesn't make any difference, from a legal point of view, which type Redlands is.
Been a while since I sat that exam, but for an airfield to be licensed it has to meet certain criteria.
I think nothing taller tha 50ft can be within a mile of the runway approach. That would limit new buildings.
There are many mutations to the rules. Some airfields have licensed and unlicensed runways.
If the airfield is unlicensed, it has certain limits.
I believe the main one is student pilots can't practice circuits (touch & go's)
As I personally know some of the residents, but hold a pilots' license (not microlights), I initially shared knowledge and experience with the
campaigners to see if rules were being adhered to, find a compromise etc.
Unfortunately it seemed to be a one way street.
Wild claims that someones car had barely missed collision with a returning aircraft at Commonhead Roundabout (totally impossible even for a display pilot).
Another claim said they use Cessna's and these aircraft commonly crash on take off / landing.
If people want to lay into aviation then using one of the most tried and tested aircraft in the world is not a good starting point.
It has to be noted that if an aircraft type has a recorded crash, even for something as simple as a seat latch, then every aircraft of that type has to be inspected and an AD (aircraft directive) has to be signed by a registered engineer.
As Cessna's haven't changed much since the 50s it's a poor choice of mugging.
Other distractions on the Adver site suggested microlights (the only aircraft issued with noise certificates) are as loud as Spitfires.
20's psuedonym started banging on about night and day loud motorbikes (I guess that was just to grab my attention, but all my bikes are legal / effectively silenced)
The claims should be honest and perspective.
I also question Dale's other objective of eliminating the Parish Council simultaneously.
All seems a bit power crazy
