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9th April 2007, 11:03 AM

Say you are on the ground and want to measure the altitude of a plane that
is going over your head, what (simple) equipment can you use? They are
supposed to maintain at least 500 feet where I am but I don't believe they
actually do. Tired of endless stream of noisy planes (helicopters the worst
actually) when I'm pottering around in the garden.

I phoned the Civil Aviation Authority last year but although polite they
were pretty unhelpful. Basically said well it's up to you to make a case and
prove these things are too low. Now it looks like we're into low-flying
season again so wondering what I could do.

9th April 2007, 11:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Joe Harrison Guest Posts: n/a Classified Rating: % ()	How to measure height of an airplane? Say you are on the ground and want to measure the altitude of a plane that is going over your head, what (simple) equipment can you use? They are supposed to maintain at least 500 feet where I am but I don't believe they actually do. Tired of endless stream of noisy planes (helicopters the worst actually) when I'm pottering around in the garden. I phoned the Civil Aviation Authority last year but although polite they were pretty unhelpful. Basically said well it's up to you to make a case and prove these things are too low. Now it looks like we're into low-flying season again so wondering what I could do.