Thanks for the responses.
Stik,
The reason I think that the land is unsuitable is that the gradients are such that you would have to land uphill in about 250 metres with no go around option available, and T/O down hill. There is one strip where that might be possible for something with STOL capability. The land is also quite soft and slightly boggy.
Rest assured, if there was any possibility, I would be keeping all my options open to be able to use it myself. Having my own aeroplane at the bottom of my garden is one of my wildest fantasies. Up to now the fantasy has to include getting a PPL(H).
Poetpilot,
Your view is certainly the one I have been trained to believe (no aeros below 3000') unless you are specially trained e.g display pilot. It is possible of course that this pilot is highly trained but, from your comments I suspect you would think he wasn't.
I have heard that he is some kind of instructor.
Last edited by pulse1; 24th Jun 2002 at 11:49.