Minchinhampton common

 This is owned by the National Trust.  They have given permission for electric launched gliders to be flown there, they will not object to small park flyers to being flown there.  
Powered models are not allowed.

There have been complaints from residents about noise.  This has come from models with IC engines and electric Zagi-type models and concerns about safety. The warden will be making visits and, if needed, enforcement notices will be issued against those who do not follow the rules.  The local Environmental Protection Officer is also now involved, and this could end up with us losing the facility altogether.

The following is from the NT web site,  http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/what-we-do/what-we-protect/coast-and-countryside/knowledge-bank/view-page/item799275/

Use of National Trust properties for non-powered model flying is acceptable, largely due to the establishment of licences between the Trust and local clubs. In 1998 two precedent agreements were established between the Trust and the British Model Flying Association (BMFA) for affiliated and non-affiliated clubs.

Guiding principles

1. The National Trust welcomes non-powered model flying on its land, recognising that the activity seldom causes significant disturbance, provided particular care is taken with regard to other visitors, livestock and birds.

2. Licences based upon the precedent agreements prepared jointly by the National Trust and the BMFA will regulate this activity.

Possible impacts

Danger and disturbance to other visitors. Disturbance to livestock and wildlife, particularly birds. Parking congestion at some sites. Creation of new paths to launching and landing points. Visual intrusion. Legislation, codes and agreements
The overall body in charge of airspace rules is the Civil Aviation Authority. Article 51 of the Air Navigation Order (1985) states that:

'A person shall not recklessly or negligently cause or permit an aircraft to endanger any person or property.'