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dunningkruger
15th Apr 2014, 17:50
Hi all,
I would like to ask if there are any rules regarding ceaseless flying over particular areas.
I stay in a rural area 15 miles from the local airfield.
I seem to be under some sort of favourite route for light aircraft. I can hear them coming from the same direction all the time. They arrive above my house, then proceed to carry out aerobatics, practice landings and generally circle above the house. This usually continues for about 3/4 hour, then they disappear in the opposite direction. This can continue all day especially at weekends. I have observed multiple aircraft in close proximity, and, I believe, several near misses. We also have some very fast military aircraft going through the same area, also very low. Would this be a favourite area for flight instructors? It reminds me of our local supermarket car park, where you can't move for learner drivers. My wife and I are in constant fear of an accident, and the noise is driving us to distraction. Are there any rules about this?

chevvron
17th Apr 2014, 01:19
The whole of the Highlands are designated as a 'low flying area' for military aircraft. How far are you from a major airport such as Glasgow or Edinburgh, or a smaller airport with a a flying college such as Perth? Rules for aerobatics are not over 'congested' areas (town/city/village/settlement) and not in controlled airspace; for practice forced landings, the rule is 'not less than 500ft from (ie not 'above') any person, vessel, vehicle or structure'.

2 sheds
17th Apr 2014, 11:50
for practice forced landings, the rule is 'not less than 500ft from (ie not 'above') any person, vessel, vehicle or structure'.

Doesn't refer to "not above" at all - currently.

Planemike
17th Apr 2014, 13:42
dunningkruger............

Cool down, chill out........man!! Sit back and enjoy the free airshow, I would!!

If there aren't any "rules" about it, please don't advocate bringing some in, this country already has way more than it's fair share of "rules".

"Live and let live (fly)"..........

PS Sorry, should have said "Welcome to the Forum"....

Union Jack
17th Apr 2014, 13:58
The clue may be in the OP's moniker - Dunning is about 15 miles from Scone ....:oh:

DaveReidUK
17th Apr 2014, 17:37
On the other hand:

Dunning?Kruger effect - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect)