birdboybowley
Well-known member.....apparently so ;)
Finally got a reply from the CAA regarding the incident in post #419:
Thank you for using the online form regarding G-MZPJ low flying at Pagham Bird Sanctuary on 10/01/2018. Please accept our apologies for the delay in responding. In some cases we will need to seek specialist advice from the relevant department in the CAA which can take longer if your email is more complex.
The Civil Aviation Authority’s General Aviation Unit assessed your report and subsequently asked the pilot to come into the CAA for an interview.
After the matter was put to the pilot he responded by saying that he was always very conscious about low flying and that he was aware of the 500 foot rule and always flies with a chart. He accepted that he disturbed the birds and he apologised for the concern and disturbance he caused you.
The GAU took the appropriate action by asking the pilot to undergo at least two hours of practical navigation training . This has now been completed to a high standard and the CAA are satisfied that the pilot has now been fully briefed. The pilot has assured them that in the future he will avoid flying low over Bird Sanctuary’s.
We thank you for bringing it to our attention and I will ensure that your report is logged onto our complaints and enquiries database for future reference.
Love the spelling of 'sanctuaries'.......!
Thank you for using the online form regarding G-MZPJ low flying at Pagham Bird Sanctuary on 10/01/2018. Please accept our apologies for the delay in responding. In some cases we will need to seek specialist advice from the relevant department in the CAA which can take longer if your email is more complex.
The Civil Aviation Authority’s General Aviation Unit assessed your report and subsequently asked the pilot to come into the CAA for an interview.
After the matter was put to the pilot he responded by saying that he was always very conscious about low flying and that he was aware of the 500 foot rule and always flies with a chart. He accepted that he disturbed the birds and he apologised for the concern and disturbance he caused you.
The GAU took the appropriate action by asking the pilot to undergo at least two hours of practical navigation training . This has now been completed to a high standard and the CAA are satisfied that the pilot has now been fully briefed. The pilot has assured them that in the future he will avoid flying low over Bird Sanctuary’s.
We thank you for bringing it to our attention and I will ensure that your report is logged onto our complaints and enquiries database for future reference.
Love the spelling of 'sanctuaries'.......!
:t:
