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#1 Posted : 09 April 2008 13:04:00(UTC)
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Posted By Colin I am about to undertake a risk assessment on a farm which has a private airstrip on it which is used mainly on weekends. Public often walk through the farm and can walk on the air strip. Other than signage warning that there is an active airstrip is there any other precautions that can be taken. Safety of planes landing and taking off within in a working farm has already been addressed.
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#2 Posted : 09 April 2008 13:56:00(UTC)
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Posted By Brett Day I'd suggest that the CAA is your first port of call.
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#3 Posted : 09 April 2008 15:38:00(UTC)
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Posted By Mitch Is it a public footpath or just a convenient short cut used by all and sundry?
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#4 Posted : 10 April 2008 08:50:00(UTC)
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Posted By Colin Mitch It is a convenient short cut, the farm gate is open during the day especially at harvest
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#5 Posted : 10 April 2008 08:56:00(UTC)
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Posted By Mitch Colin, Without agitating the placard wielders would it be appropriate to remove the risk and stop or control access by the general public? Mitch
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#6 Posted : 10 April 2008 11:31:00(UTC)
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Posted By Phil H Colin, The CAA are very helpful. Contact your local airfield who will probably have a local contact for the CAA. In my experience they are very helpful.There are numerous aviation requirements both for landing aircraft,firefighting and restriction of access. There are also usually local bye laws that require aircraft to notify Councils etc of their landing arrangements,so there may already be a RA for landing/taking off. The bottom line is the fact that aircraft do land without notice (air ambulance etc)but usually with well controlled access.Signage alone,I would suggest is not sufficient. Phil.
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#7 Posted : 10 April 2008 13:52:00(UTC)
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Posted By Keith Penfold If its a private farm strip I guess its uncontrolled - ie no radio. Also there will be local limits on aircraft movement. You may wish to speak to Sandown Airfield on the IOW, they have a path crossing the perimeter. Mail me if you want the details I and I get some contacts. Keith
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#8 Posted : 11 April 2008 10:01:00(UTC)
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Posted By Colin Cheers Keith If you could send me the details it would be appreciated. Colin
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