SPTA request

[aitchiar]

Hi Steve
Surprised you haven't had any responses but then I didn't see your original post either. This is quite a lengthy and occasionally controversial subject.. The two SPTA groups on FaceBook are very active and well worth a look for info & pics. The easiest places to see and photograph aircraft on the Plain are Everleigh and Deptford Down. Other fairly active locations include the Lindens and the Pennings. Those are not as busy as say Everleigh but favoured by those who like their helis (very) enclosed. There are of course lots of others which can be busy on a given day. Goes without saying it's possible you won't see anything at all..
A good OS map is worth buying though I gather they're not quite up to date with rights of way etc.
Also take your scanner make sure you have Salisbury Ops programmed in. All low level traffic will call them up and state their destinations and intentions, though you won't necessarily hear Deptford traffic from Everleigh and vice versa. If you're lucky you can sometimes make it from Everleigh to the Lindens if you hear someone call up.
It should go without saying but...please be sensible when photographing the aircraft. Don't get in their way or use flash.
Hope this helps and good hunting.
Andy