Were you circling Horsham today (4/6)?
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Were you circling Horsham today (4/6)?
I spent about 20 minutes or so watching a 172 type circling my house in Horsham. As we're in Gatwicks zone it's very unusual to see a small plane, so I'm just being nosey! Were you looking at something particular, and were Gatwick quite happy to have you there?
The Gatwick CTR is Class D airspace, and provided that the pilot 1) had an ATC clearance, 2) obeyed the 500' rule, and 3) could alight clear, I really don't see that anything further needs to be said.
If some or all of the above were not complied with, then perhaps the pilot could be taken to task by the CAA (not PPRuNe).
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If some or all of the above were not complied with, then perhaps the pilot could be taken to task by the CAA (not PPRuNe).
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If it was silenced, had the fus/wing reg marks deliberately fudged by coloured cheat lines, and had full flap down , it was the aerial photographer for sure.........
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Would Horsham be considered a "congested area" and therefore require a minimum 1500' clear of the highest obstacle (+ land clear)?
P.S. You can download a copy of CAP393 from the CAA website, free of charge.
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then perhaps the pilot could be taken to task by the CAA (not PPRuNe)
I have often thought about flying over my house, but have always been reluctant to hassle Gatwick to ask permission.
