So, what do we lose from dropping the current cross strips and some of the vast unoccupied land around the joint? A helicopter training area for circuits. If the chamber of commerce president is still the owner of that helicopter training school I can see what this is such a big agenda item! Surely there are still other options. What happens when 04/22 is in used now? You use helicopter area C - won't this still be an option in the future?
It's been a little while since I flew at Archer, but the area used when 04-22 is used is called area B and it's quite dodgy with a power pole stuck right out into the area near the sock. The plan I've seen will completely eliminate Area B, A and plough straight through both existing pads. So no, the plan leaves no options for helicopters whatsoever, no matter the wind.
There's been a new operator open up near there recently, I've sure they're impressed......
