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Paragliders must steer clear of the MotoGP at Silverstone
27/08/2021
“Silverstone essentially becomes an extremely busy airport with television helicopters, military air traffic and commercial flights frequently using the airspace”
Paraglider pilots need to steer clear of the Silverstone area this weekend. As the MotoGP arrives in our area Northants Police is reminding anyone thinking of flying a paraglider nearby, not to attempt it.
In the weeks before the Formula 1 Grand Prix came to Silverstone in July, paramotors had been seen flying at a low altitude around the racetrack. Thankfully there were no incidents during the Formula 1 race weekend but with the MotoGP arriving at Silverstone today for the August bank holiday weekend, officers are making a re-appeal.
Detective Inspector Tim Craven, said: “If there are individuals out there considering flying in the area of Silverstone Circuit this weekend, I would strongly urge them to reconsider.
“Earlier this Summer at the European Football Championships we saw how things can go horribly wrong and people can get hurt. We do not want this to happen here.
“During the Moto GP weekend, Silverstone essentially becomes an extremely busy airport with television helicopters, military air traffic and commercial flights frequently using the airspace.
“This, coupled with high powered motorcycles going around the track at speeds of over 200mph, makes for an exceptionally dangerous environment for this kind of activity. Please do not put yourself or others at risk.”
Significant resource on the ground, in the air and technical solutions have been put in place to spot, monitor and detain any violations of air space during this event.
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam