At the moment operating GA from Edinburgh isn't really a problem; it does get busy sometimes but ATC do a wonderful job of accomodating GA traffic, both visitors and aircraft based there, and there are no real problems, occasionally being asked to orbit for a few minutes is about all. The only snag is that for training circuits cannot be flown at Edinburgh due to the traffic, however Fife and Cumbernauld are only 15 minutes away. How will things be different if expansion goes ahead as planned? Ask Mystic Meg. No one can be sure how this will affect GA.Interesting developments over the past couple of days, we will need to wait and see what happens in the future, will things really be better without BAA? I have thoughts for and against that. The so-called free-market isn't always the answer to everything, despite what low-cost airline managers/beancounters/Tories/Daily Mail journalists say.The light aircraft based at Edinburgh have their own grass parking area which the flying club maintains itself, and the airport seems happy with that. The flying club seems to have a good relationship with the airport management, hopefully this will continue for many years to come.Smithy
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