Low flying aircrafts

[Bionic Boy]

I have a problem with one particular low flying aircraft.

We get quite a lot flying overhead and the majority of them aren’t a problem as although they are quite low they are respectful of the horses and the horses are used to them so don’t bat an eyelid but there is one particular aircraft that doesn’t seem to have any respect at all and freaks the horses out every time it comes over.

I have a feeling it is a military aircraft and whilst I appreciate they have to train flying low (and have permission to fly lower than other aircrafts) I do not appreciate them scaring the hell out of my horses. I do not want to get anyone into trouble but if I could ask them generally to be aware of the horses I think it may help.

How can I find out where it comes from so I can contact them?

 

[flirtygerty]

My ex RAF Oh has suggested noting times and dates, then contacting MOD (RAF)
We also have jets and helicopters come over, they often have me diving for cover, while the horses just look at me as if I've flipped, but I'm curious to know how you know it's the same plane, you must have blooming good eyesight, speaking as one blind as a bat.

 

[Stroppy Mare]

They should have a reg plate on the underside - make a note of it and report it to the civil aviation authority.

If you can't get the reg as just slightly too high, I would imagine that if you were to give the area and direction it was heading and of course colour and rough size of the aircraft you could report them that way as they should be tracked.

 

[Bionic Boy]

Thanks Flirtygirty. I will start making a note of the times and dates. It is fairly regular in as much as it is a couple of times a week (that I know off).

I’m the same, I hear one coming over and think oh no everybody in the stables and take cover and the horses don’t even look up but this one particular aircraft is different – I haven’t got that good eyesight that I can see the pilot but most of the aircraft we get around here are from a local flying club – this beast is different, dark green, bigger and a lot louder (although that maybe because it is lower). It looks like a Chinook but I can’t be sure because I don’t know my aircrafts that well

 

[Miss L Toe]

You should wear hi viz if in an area where this is a problem as they won't see you till close/

 

[PeterNatt]

If it is military then phone 0800 51 5544 or if it is a civillian aircraft then contact the Civil Aviation Authority.

 

[Rhandir]

A Chinook is a long helicopter with two sets of rotor blades, one at each end.

 

[Bionic Boy]

Thanks PeterNatt . I am going to make a note of times and dates and then give them a ring.

 

[Ibblebibble]

do you live anywhere near an RAF base? i live on the flight path from salisbury plains to RAF lyneham so we often have military aircraft go over, and yes some of them seem to fly incredibly low there is one type of helicopter that goes over that seems to make a much louder rotor noise than even the chinook, the horses sometimes react to it but not always, i've never bothered to complain as i don't know anyone who has ever had any joy in doing so, the RAF will deny it was too low and give the standard excuse that they have to practice in the interest of our countrys' defence

 

[Bionic Boy]

do you live anywhere near an RAF base? i live on the flight path from salisbury plains to RAF lyneham so we often have military aircraft go over, and yes some of them seem to fly incredibly low there is one type of helicopter that goes over that seems to make a much louder rotor noise than even the chinook, the horses sometimes react to it but not always, i've never bothered to complain as i don't know anyone who has ever had any joy in doing so, the RAF will deny it was too low and give the standard excuse that they have to practice in the interest of our countrys' defence

Not sure where the RAF base is to be honest. I think I am right in believing that they can fly lower as part of their training? I am sure they will deny it or fob me off with the standard excuse and to be honest I don't mind if they say that to me but then have a word with the pilot(s) so they have a little bit more consideration, what I don't want to do is make it worse though!

We have 3 very level headed horses so the normal ones from the local flying club get no reaction what so ever (especially now the spring grass is coming through ), it is only this 1 particular one they have a problem with so it could be the one you mention.