Out of interest, when an airfield has a clearly published closing time, states this in the PPR, states it on the radio, includes mentioning an out of hours charge... and then re-iterates what the charge should be (but does not impose it)... How late should you be able to land, taxi in and shut down after that time, and with all that advice, and just be told "welcome", and ignore the effect that 6+ staff have stayed after knock off time?
Oh, and given the thread's title
Kemble - disgraceful behaviour
can someone remind what the "disgraceful" part of their behaviour was please?
We have in the UK a variety of airfield types, catering for different needs. Kemble is hardly the cheapest place for a "bimble" type aeroplane on a low budget - so yes, maybe these types might find other places more suitable for a quick cuppa. However, Kemble offers many facilities for "other" users that require suitable staffing / facilities that "cost".
In addition, there are non-aviation activities, including using the runway, that require a level of regulation of visitors / out of hours use, that as indicated above, are available if desired. That requirement clearly does not apply to some other airfields, but just because unlicensed / non-RT / no paperwork works at 'Little Grassy in Nowhere' does not mean, IMHO, it should therefore apply to Kemble.
IMHO Kemble 1 Late Pilot 0 - in fact Late Pilot's ex-instructor -1 for then whinging on here
NoD