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Contents

» Military requirement for low flying

This explains why there can be a need to low fly during conflict and why low flying training remains vital to our military preparedness. The section also details how the UK Low Flying System and Night Low Flying System are set up and managed.

» Our commitment

This page outlines our commitment to you on the management of low flying training.

» Low Flying, the Community and the Environment

This section deals with the Ministry of Defence’s environmental policy, the measures we take to minimise disturbance from low flying training as well as noise and health-related issues. It also contains information about our policy on ‘exclusion areas’, claims and compensation, and livestock and horses.

» Distribution and balance

This section explains the factors affecting how low flying training is distributed across the UK and the balance of activity between fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. It also contains statistics on the amount of military low flying training carried out in each Low Flying Area.

» Complaints handling

This page sets out how we deal with public complaints about low flying training, and how suspected breaches of regulations are investigated.

» Exercises and other low flying events

This section provides details of military exercises likely to involve a significant amount of low flying or lead to temporary changes in the normal pattern of low flying activity. Where possible, information is also given about flypasts and other ceremonial events involving low flying. Links to the calendar for Operational Low Flying Training.

» The Pattern of Military Low Flying Across the UK

This section contains copies of the Pattern of Military Low Flying across the UK

» Frequently asked questions

Answers the questions most regularly put to us. Links are provided to other parts of the website which expand on the answers given.

» Helicopter Activity Free-phone Helpline

Details of the Helicopter Activity Free-phone helpline launced March 2005

» Review of United Kingom Military Helicopter Low Flying

MOD response to a Rule 43 letter from The Louth and Spilsby Coroner

» Map of the Low Flying System

Map showing the different Low Flying Areas in the UKLFS

» Contacts

List of useful contact details.

» Useful Links

Links to other related websites

Last Updated: 14 Sep 05