Just for one second imagine you live next door to this site,have no particular like or dislike of aircraft but do like your peace and quiet,also do not want large buildings erected near you,with the potential for commercial use.
Could be any one of us ,so try to see both sides.
Sounds to me the chap was pushing his luck to the nth degree.
At our small grass airstrip we hold a neighbours evening once a year and take anyone up who wants to see what it is like,also provide a BBQ and other refreshments,all free of charge.
It does make a difference to their attitude.
Lister
