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At Shobdon aerodrome we
are constantly working towards a minimal noise level environment out of respect
for our neighbouring villages and properties.
Changes to our circuit pattern have meant that we have been able
to achieve lower noise levels around the surrounding areas of Pembridge,
Eardisland and the Staunton-On-Arrow areas.
As a visiting or local aircraft pilot we ask you for your support
in this area by observing the changes in the circuit pattern particularly to
the western end of the airfield.
Once again the circuit pattern has been changed to provide some
measure of accommodation and it behoves every member to think carefully of
their departure headings and ensure that they are keeping to the recommended
track. See the following picture for a pictorial layout of the new (approved by
the CFI) circuit pattern. It should be noted that the main complainant, which
required the special heading from Milton Cross, has now moved.
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Following take-off on Runway 27, the heading is maintained
until Rowe Ditch (a line of hedges running north/south approximately 0.5 nm
west of Runway 09 threshold); when a left turn through 90° is made and the
south bound cross-wind leg flown just to the west of Rowe Ditch. After climbing
to 1000 ft QFE cross-wind, the heading should be maintained until passing
Pembridge on the left, after which a down-wind turn can be commenced.
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Operations for Runway 09 are the exact reciprocal of
Runway 27 with the base leg flown with the Rowe Ditch line feature kept to the
right of track.
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