What to look out for

Unusual or suspicious circumstances to look out for could include:

• Aircraft/helicopters performing circuits over private airstrips as if looking to see if there is anyone waiting on the ground to meet them
• Packages being transferred from an aircraft to a vehicle in unusual locations, such as a remote part of an airfield. Participants acting furtively or nervously
• Windsocks in unfamiliar places
• Sightings of aircraft on the ground at normally disused airstrips
• Evidence of unauthorised activity at your airstrip, such as fresh tyre marks
• Activity at previously unused airstrips, such as temporary landing lights, vehicles parked in such a way as to illuminate strips or to act as a navigation port
• Overhead radio communication between aircraft and vehicles/people on the ground at normally disused airstrips
• 'Strangers' trying to hire your aircraft, or an aircraft belonging to club members
• 'Strangers' wanting permission to use your airstrip for non valid reasons
• Flying at night or in poor visibility without navigation lights
• Night flying at non-licensed airports
• Evidence of small fires in fields which may indicate a landing site
• Flying at low altitude, especially when approaching the coastline
• Extra fuel tanks on aircraft, or doors which have been re-hinged from above
• Evidence of adaptation of aircraft for concealment purposes

If you do notice something unusual:
 
DO NOT involve yourself
 
DO NOT touch any suspect packages.
 
Make a note of any registration numbers or markings.
 
Contact the Police immediately.
 
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PHONE GLOUCESTERSHIRE CONSTABULARY on 0845 090 1234

Thank you to those people who have come forward and submitted their concerns. Information will be followed up and action taken where necessary.

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