Chinook & Random Light Aircraft in Peak District Today
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Went model slope soaring after work today at Callow Bank above Hathersage. About 5:00pm a Chinook flew past along the Hope Valley, way below us. Pulled up to clear Camp Hill / Hucklow ridge and away.
Not uncommon to see military aircraft flying down the valley, but not seen any for a while.
Just before that, there was a light aircraft flying over Stanage Edge / Hallam Moors, very low, heading towards Sheffield. Come to think of it, I can't remember seeing an aircraft flying in the Peak District that low before (apart from rescue helicopters and gliders).
Not uncommon to see military aircraft flying down the valley, but not seen any for a while.
Just before that, there was a light aircraft flying over Stanage Edge / Hallam Moors, very low, heading towards Sheffield. Come to think of it, I can't remember seeing an aircraft flying in the Peak District that low before (apart from rescue helicopters and gliders).
A lot of people (civil and military) were out enjoying the blue sky and light winds yesterday - every frequency I was on seemed very active. Probably be a very busy weekend.
Low flying over open contryside is (currently) quite legal - just have to remain 500ft clear of any structure, vehicle, vessel, person, etc - which can be horizonal or vertical.
Low flying over open contryside is (currently) quite legal - just have to remain 500ft clear of any structure, vehicle, vessel, person, etc - which can be horizonal or vertical.
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