They're going about things the wrong way - there is clearly a distinct lack of aviation knowledge and they're asking people for information that makes no sense.
One friend that was visited was told they had problems getting hold of him to arrange a visit DESPITE his address being on G-INFO and despite his contact details being lodged with the CAA! Not knowing he had a firearms licence too? Come on! Is that modern day Policing at it's finest? How about asking a local helicopter flying school for contact details?
Another friend visited was not at home when they called so they asked lots of questions of his wife about him! They didn't know about his patriotic history with the armed forces against the Russians in Germany and terrorists in Northern Ireland. They were more interested in how many take-offs and landings he did each month - an issue more likely to lead to planning issues then terrorism!
Two GA pilots landed at a London aerodrome and we're told by visiting officers that they had committed an offence by not filing a GAR or requesting PPR - it was a local flight! The officers stood corrected.
Last edited by misterbonkers; 17th Mar 2012 at 10:11.