spinwing Mmmm ...
Chopjock ..... your view ...so a single could fly in and out of hospitals, built up areas etc, legally. .... is flawed.
from the BHAB site:
2.4 Saving of Life There is only one blanket exemption from the Rules of the Air Regulations made under the ANO and this concerns flights for the purpose of saving life. The Rules provide that nothing in the rule relating to low flying shall prohibit any aircraft from flying in such a manner as is necessary for the purpose of saving life. Although this is probably not contentious, the onus of proof is placed upon the helicopter operator who may be required to justify his actions to the CAA. The increasing number of helicopters in support of conventional ambulance services is relevant in this context.
For the purpose of discussion, do you see my point?
If I'm barking up the wrong tree again, I'm sure someone will put me straight.?