Its worth a call to the CAA as well because you may find that they are
willing to come out with a noise meter and measure levels (for certain
specified manoeuvres over the airfield and which would then be directly
comparable with (for example) standard data for microlights). In any case,
such measurements would be objective proof of the quietness of the Europa
(with that particular engine+exhaust+prop) and of direct use for others at
other locations.
I realise that it is difficult to arrange all these things to coincide, but
the CAA visit could be done independently at another time (even at another
place!).
Duncan McFadyean
-----Original Message-----
From: John Cliff <john@crixbinfield.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Friday, December 01, 2000 11:34 AM
Subject: Request for help in UK
>I am posting this message on behalf of Nigel Charles (as his attempts to
post it
>and my attempts to forward it keep getting bounced).
>
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>I am going through the trials and tribulations of planning application to
>to operate my Europa from a private field. One of the areas which creates
>objection is that of aircraft noise. As we all know this is not a problem
>for the Europa but I need to prove this to the local planners and
>residents. To that end I am planning to set up a demonstration by getting a
>Europa to do an approach and overshoot to my field. As my Europa is not yet
>finished I am looking for a volunteer to do this for me. Aircraft
>availability, weather and my availability are all factors in arranging the
>event so it will probably have to be organised at short notice. Anyone who
>is prepared to help can send me an e-mail (or ring on 01380 860620).
>
>Nigel Charles
>
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