Nigel Tart advocates the closure of Shoreham Airport in order to build a stadium (Letters, July 10).

He implies flying is the pastime of "rich men". My daughter learned to fly at her own expense and, at 21, obtained her private pilot's licence.

She is by no means rich and works hard to fund her hobby, as do many others who fly from the airport.

Despite being an Albion supporter, I believe the closure of Shoreham Airport would be a sad loss.

Merston Close,

-Woodingdean