In support of Maypole Farm
I'm sorry it's taken me a few days to read this thread.
I've been fortunate enough to visit Maypole a number of times in my Citabria so a few minutes spent writing a letter was no trouble.
Here's what I sent:
Planning Application Number:
CA/03/1710/HOA
Mr R Moat
Canterbury City Council
Military Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1YW
20th December 2003
Dear Mr Moat
Re: Maypole Airfield -Relaxation of Aircraft Movement Restrictions
I am a private pilot and aircraft owner.
I have had the pleasure of visiting Maypole airfield on a number of occasions and always been impressed with the professional nature in which the airfield is run.
During my visits I have been able to utilise local taxi firms to visit nearby Herne Bay to enjoy the scenery and sample the hospitality in the range of restaurants along the sea-front.
I have been aware of the current restrictions placed upon the airfield with respect to the limit of the number of daily movement and I have once or twice been asked not to
fly in as a visitor as this would cause potential problems for Maypole Farm based aircraft.
This letter is to urge you to relax the restrictions to Maypole Farm aerodrome so that a few more visitors would be able to drop in and be able to help support a well-run local business and perhaps spend time and money in the local area.
I don’t feel that the number of movements being requested will significantly impinge upon local residents’ enjoyment of the area but would certainly permit a more flexible use of the aerodrome.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my views.
Yours truly,
CHRIS GRAY.