RE: Flying Fields Lost and Why
York Area RC club in South Central PA has lost three fields in the past five years.
The first was a field of 13 years and was lost due to noise complaints from one neighbor. The club grew in both numbers and activity levels the last few years of using that location which contributed to losing that field.
The second was only used for one summer and again was lost due to one neighbor that lived almost a mile away complaining to the Township regarding noise.
The third was a PERFECT location except for difficult access due to a rough entrance road and a neighbor along that road complaining of the increased traffic on the entrance lane which was right along his property line and house. That field was lost due to the owners not paying taxes for many years and finally being foreclosed on.....the property was sold at auction and there is a slight chance of re-establishing a field with the new owners.
The club found a new location In June of this year and we have been flying since. Its not the ideal field but at least we are flying.
Steve