USN Request - Remain clear of USS George Bush
Nuclear-powered Nimitz class carrier USS George Bush is now moored in the Solent.
US Navy police have asked Hampshire Police to ring the local flying clubs to say US Navy requests all aircraft to remain clear 1000ft vertically and laterally.
As chairman of Lee Flying Association I got the call from Inspector Hockley (Portsmouth).I have passed the message along to our members and other organisations based at Lee-On-Solent.
I have also explained to the police, and the Queens Harbour Master (Portsmouth) that many non-locally based aircraft fly the Solent. For the USN to get the sort of airspace bubble they want they should try to get a NOTAM issued by the CAA.
Unless or until a NOTAM is issued my best understanding is that the USN would like 1000ft separation.
Please check NOTAMs in case the area is increased in size by NOTAM.