Originally Posted by
ETOPS
I've long susupected that many involved in this new drone "industry" have had zero exposure to UK light aviation at the grass roots level - pun intended.
In previous announcements of delivery trials and TDAs exactly the same problems were pointed out regarding airstrips etc that were "unknown" to the drone operators.
When told that the UK has around 700 such sites they are always suprised. The offer of some famil flights in either a microlight or home built routing VFR between two airstrips might open their eyes...
According to
www.ukairfieldguide.net there are probably in excess of 1,000 in regular use plus many 'occasionally' used; they actually quote up to 6,500 flying sites but of course many of these are disused.