Could this be the last summer of flying at Jaspers Brush FOREVER ?!

[Rocketing]

Hi All.

 

Thank you for your virtual and emotional support around the legal battle we are currently involved in to save our airfield.

 

To be honest, the last few weeks the action group's intentions and character have really been revealed to the public for all to see. They are still using scare tactics talking about emotional issues that are so exaggerated that most ignorant people will feel a sense of 'fear' when they hear the propaganda.

 

In a sense we have been able to open a limited virtual dialogue which is a small step forward. What has become clear is that there is a very small group of vocal supporters and as far as I can gather it can't be more than 15 at most.

 

We will keep you updated when we have any facts to share but until then may I ask you for some more help please.

 

We are trying to get more exposure in the local newspaper "South Coast Register" and there have been 2 stories in the last few weeks of which 1 has received 51 comments in total at the moment. (You can view them here http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/1280627/local-airfield-a-valuable-asset/ )

 

You can like our facebook page to give us emotional support. (If you don't have a facebook account you don't need to create one, just leave a comment here)

 

https://www.facebook.com/jaspersbrushairfield

 

There is also a new story on the South Coast Register website that needs some likes and comments if you are so inclined. http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/1313738/costly-fight-on-behalf-of-few

 

Please keep ALL comments relevant and proper as the action group has already tried to say that the supporters are swearing etc but I am glad to say I have not seen ANY such comments to date.

 

If you need any more detail please contact motzartmerv and I am sure he will be happy to share.

 

Once again,

 

THANKS!!!

 

 

[Neil_S]

Hi All.Thank you for your virtual and emotional support around the legal battle we are currently involved in to save our airfield.

 

To be honest, the last few weeks the action group's intentions and character have really been revealed to the public for all to see. They are still using scare tactics talking about emotional issues that are so exaggerated that most ignorant people will feel a sense of 'fear' when they hear the propaganda.

 

In a sense we have been able to open a limited virtual dialogue which is a small step forward. What has become clear is that there is a very small group of vocal supporters and as far as I can gather it can't be more than 15 at most.

 

We will keep you updated when we have any facts to share but until then may I ask you for some more help please.

 

We are trying to get more exposure in the local newspaper "South Coast Register" and there have been 2 stories in the last few weeks of which 1 has received 51 comments in total at the moment. (You can view them here http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/1280627/local-airfield-a-valuable-asset/ )

 

You can like our facebook page to give us emotional support. (If you don't have a facebook account you don't need to create one, just leave a comment here)

 

https://www.facebook.com/jaspersbrushairfield

 

There is also a new story on the South Coast Register website that needs some likes and comments if you are so inclined. http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/1313738/costly-fight-on-behalf-of-few

 

Please keep ALL comments relevant and proper as the action group has already tried to say that the supporters are swearing etc but I am glad to say I have not seen ANY such comments to date.

 

If you need any more detail please contact motzartmerv and I am sure he will be happy to share.

 

Once again,

 

THANKS!!!

Hi guys,

 

Comment added on the first site.

 

No swearing, just asking for people to appreciate the positives that small airfields bring to a community (and the fact it's been there for 45 years already!)

 

GOOD LUCK!

 

Cheers

 

Neil

 

 

[David Isaac]

Just posted on the site of the new story, waiting for Moderator approval.

 

 

[farri]

"Bob_Burton , Yes! I'm complaining of noise.The airfield is in a zone where aviation use is prohibited."

 

In an attempt to understand this issue better,I`ve copied the above statement from the South Coast Register web site, given here in the original post.

 

Is Bob Burton correct about the zoning?

 

Frank.

 

 

[Ignition]

No Frank, he isn't correct, the airfield operates under 'Existing Use' rights, so land zoning is a non-issue. Regardless of that, the land owner has given permission for the club to use his paddock, so council still have no say as far as I am aware, even though they are supporting the airfield, which is great. Aviation is a Federal Matter not Local Council, with the exception of council owned airfields, or where something like a runway is to be built, which this isnt. A mowed paddock requires no DA approval after all, and we can land and take off anywhere that the land owner gives us permission (unless this has changed).

 

The noise is also a non issue, there was a noise study completed on the airfield, and results were well below the required limits - the highway and trains that are closer to the houses are far noisier also.