So says pilot Mike Glynn (pictured) who believes land bordering the airport should never have been released for residential development and those that purchased it should not complain.

``I've lived in the area for 20 years. I don't live under the flight path but that was by choice,'' he said.

``Ellis Lane is directly below the flight path. I couldn't believe it when the area was released for development but the people who bought there knew there was an airport so they cannot complain.

``They were naive to think the airport wouldn't change. There are a lot more people being trained at Camden because of its access to the Sydney basin.''

Mr Glynn, who regularly flies from Camden Airport, said any move to force plane owners to fit mufflers and transponders to appease residents affected by aircraft noise was ``unworkable''.

``I think the term `invasion of privacy' used by some residents to describe aircraft noise is a beat-up and the term `cowboy pilots' is offensive to those using the airport.

``We're naturally risk averse and we don't break the rules because you'll be found out and lose your licence. Camden Airport is an asset to the local community.''

Mr Glynn isn't alone in his support of the airport. The Camden Advertiser's website has been swamped with comments since last week's front page reported that Macarthur MP Pat Farmer wanted older planes to be fitted with mufflers to restrict noise and transponders to monitor the height at which they flew.

Pilots described the suggestion as ``ignorant''. Neighbouring residents were described as ``noise complaining activists''.