Originally Posted by
Jan Olieslagers
If one sees the volume of (farm) strips remaining fairly constant, and quite above the European average, I would not state that "private flying in the UK is on its death bed". What does seem to be in steep decline, though, is "common sense in the UK" - without generalisation, Mr. @Patowalker
I'm based at an airfield where common sense prevails. We have new hangars, a new pavilion, a new rescue vehicle and an active flying school. Some of the resident pilots seem to be getting more decrepit by the day, but that doesn't stop us from flying across the Channel to enjoy euro hospitality at every opportunity. It is a shame you refuse to visit us, as I'm sure you find most of us do not lack common sense.