Originally Posted by
Expressflight
If it's the departure on 13th November that you're talking about the most surprising thing was why it didn't depart on 05 rather than 23 as the wind was 170/08. As you say, not helpful in keeping the neighbours happy.
The same again this morning. 23 departure with a right turn and downwind leg overflying just about every populated area in the vicinity.
No reason why they couldn't fly south east after a 23 departure and head for the continent after Lydd. Seems the operator is keen to save a few quid on Jet A1 at the expense of the local population's sleep. Poor form for a 3:30am flight.