One of the main problems with airspace applications is that the applicant is responsible for assembling all of the replies within their report to the CAA and arguing the case for and against the airspace.
That is akin to holding a trial where there is only one barrister working for both the defence and the prosecution, who happens to be employed by the prosecution.
Why would Farnborough's management do anything other than recommend this airspace?
I attended a presentation at White Waltham by the Farnborough team, where a member of the audience pointed out that the report to non-aviation residents said something completely different to the report prepared for the pilots and the only response was some footshuffling and smirking.
Farnborough themselves said that they are processing between 3 and 6 IFR movements per hour, with an average of 2 people on board, as against 30-100 VFR GA transiting movements per hour, with an average of 2 people on board. Therefore, the brutal truth is that this proposal will result in the maximum inconvenience for the majority, in the interests of an ever shrinking minority as for the last five years, Farnborough's movements have shrunk, year on year. It will also result in some appalling VFR traffic choke-points which will make the Manchester low-level corridor look safe.
Very important to resist this proposal.
Last edited by wsmempson; 8th Apr 2014 at 08:48.