Tue Sep 21, 2021 5:25 pm
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Forum readers may be interested in new proposals for another drone TDA slap bang in the middle of the Class G to the North of Brize Norton. Details from the consultation letter below. Consultation closes 10 October and comments go back to matt@nexusnine.co.uk
I have made comments on behalf of my organisations comments on the size (bigger than an ATZ), the disruption and traffic choking this will create to GA in and transiting this area and questioning why this testing cannot take place in an area already being used for drone testing, ideally remote away from GA traffic flows.
ACP-2021-029 (Moreton-In-Marsh TDA)
Moreton-In-Marsh sits within Class G airspace approximately 15nm North of RAF Brize Norton. This ACP application is for a TDA lasting up to 90 days centred on the disused airfield at Moreton-In-Marsh with a radius of 3nm. The proposal activates the airspace from the surface to 2500’ AMSL. Initial TDA activity is planned to commence from AIRAC 2112 (2 Dec 21) where it is anticipated that the impact on GA is minimised.
The TDA will be activated by NOTAM via the NATS system, aiming to give at least a weeks’ notice of intended activity. Options for the provision of a Danger Area Activity Information Service (DAAIS) are currently being reviewed and the Sponsor would provide a mobile number for PPR co-ordinated activity within the TDA where it is practical. UAS operations would always immediately cease upon requests to enter the TDA by Emergency Services aircraft.
It is anticipated that the TDA will only be utilised during weekday daylight hours in blocks of up to 3 days at a time. We will aim to conduct 2 ‘blocks’ of activity per month, totally approximately 18 days of activity during the 90-day TDA validity period. We would though, reserve the right to amend this plan.
I have made comments on behalf of my organisations comments on the size (bigger than an ATZ), the disruption and traffic choking this will create to GA in and transiting this area and questioning why this testing cannot take place in an area already being used for drone testing, ideally remote away from GA traffic flows.
ACP-2021-029 (Moreton-In-Marsh TDA)
Moreton-In-Marsh sits within Class G airspace approximately 15nm North of RAF Brize Norton. This ACP application is for a TDA lasting up to 90 days centred on the disused airfield at Moreton-In-Marsh with a radius of 3nm. The proposal activates the airspace from the surface to 2500’ AMSL. Initial TDA activity is planned to commence from AIRAC 2112 (2 Dec 21) where it is anticipated that the impact on GA is minimised.
The TDA will be activated by NOTAM via the NATS system, aiming to give at least a weeks’ notice of intended activity. Options for the provision of a Danger Area Activity Information Service (DAAIS) are currently being reviewed and the Sponsor would provide a mobile number for PPR co-ordinated activity within the TDA where it is practical. UAS operations would always immediately cease upon requests to enter the TDA by Emergency Services aircraft.
It is anticipated that the TDA will only be utilised during weekday daylight hours in blocks of up to 3 days at a time. We will aim to conduct 2 ‘blocks’ of activity per month, totally approximately 18 days of activity during the 90-day TDA validity period. We would though, reserve the right to amend this plan.
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