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Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2013, 14:55
Replies: 846
Views: 277,645
Posted By JimBall

Puntosaurus, you are correct. The reality is that...

Puntosaurus, you are correct. The reality is that if you operate on H4 through City's Class D (east of VB), you are exempt from the 1000ft rule. However, going off-route, you aren't.

Trying to go...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Feb 2013, 23:02
Replies: 846
Views: 277,645
Posted By JimBall

As FL has stated, be careful what you wish for......

As FL has stated, be careful what you wish for...

First,one ATC. With international airports at both E & W ends of the heli route structure, one ATC will never happen.

Nothing, in my humble...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jan 2013, 18:39
Replies: 846
Views: 277,645
Posted By JimBall

Barring any further solid information, I'd say...

Barring any further solid information, I'd say this is exhausted SASless. SiloeSid's graphic tells the story clearly - it's just devoid of the actual weather over the Thames that morning.

G-CRST's...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jan 2013, 12:41
Replies: 846
Views: 277,645
Posted By JimBall

Slightly shocked by the sudden rush of NOTAMs for...

Slightly shocked by the sudden rush of NOTAMs for high obstacles and cranes in London, released yesterday. Someone get the WD40 for the stable door hinges......

One is an "unverified" for a crane...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2013, 14:31
Replies: 846
Views: 277,645
Posted By JimBall

Pace: I do think Notams are irrelevant in this...

Pace: I do think Notams are irrelevant in this situation as the pilot was very experienced and familiar with the area!

I do think you are going too far with your assumptions. You should wait for...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2013, 21:45
Replies: 846
Views: 277,645
Posted By JimBall

Andy Mayes: you are correct about NOTAMs, Andy....

Andy Mayes: you are correct about NOTAMs, Andy. But my question was had they been read? Had the Operator provided them to the pilot as part of a CAT operation preflight?

If the NOTAM system worked...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2013, 20:29
Replies: 846
Views: 277,645
Posted By JimBall

Readgeoff: Why did he fly JUST OVER a BLOODY...

Readgeoff: Why did he fly JUST OVER a BLOODY GREAT BUILDING. If he knew the building was there flying over it would have been a clear 500ft violation.

For the last time, helicopters are exempted...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2013, 15:31
Replies: 846
Views: 277,645
Posted By JimBall

A30yoyo: In which document is the width of H4...

A30yoyo: In which document is the width of H4 defined? It seems to be accepted practice to veer slightly outside the Thames river banks on occasion.

The exact definition of H4 is between the high...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2013, 13:30
Replies: 846
Views: 277,645
Posted By JimBall

So - narrowing down to facts that seem plausible....

So - narrowing down to facts that seem plausible.

Look at the northbound track, which goes west of the heliport towards Brent - the standard way to avoid 157 (in a twin) if your clearance is "not...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2013, 15:35
Replies: 846
Views: 277,645
Posted By JimBall

ST: I think the answer is to re-write the rules...

ST: I think the answer is to re-write the rules to include a mandatory minimum altitude, as well as a maximum, on certain sections of the heli-routes. This one in particular, and for ATC to include...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2013, 20:33
Replies: 846
Views: 277,645
Posted By JimBall

Maybe some silence, pending the final AAIB...

Maybe some silence, pending the final AAIB report?

They have so many things to consider with this flight. Its return journey to London from the aborted Elstree landing went straight into Class D....
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2013, 14:57
Replies: 846
Views: 277,645
Posted By JimBall

If the AAIB read this, I just would like to state...

If the AAIB read this, I just would like to state that I am so glad to be able to fly in the UK.

Any government organisation that can deliver such a detailed report within one week of an accident...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2013, 20:49
Replies: 846
Views: 277,645
Posted By JimBall

JHP did his PPL at Redhill and has also flown an...

JHP did his PPL at Redhill and has also flown an EC120 from there. I'm sure there will be a warm welcome for him when he returns for his LPC.

My post 223...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2013, 14:07
Replies: 846
Views: 277,645
Posted By JimBall

MJB: "Just what are the consequences for a...

MJB: "Just what are the consequences for a precautionary landing in London or a 300ft agl scud run due weather?"

There is nothing to stop you landing anywhere in an emergency. Even EG R160 states...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jan 2013, 19:23
Replies: 846
Views: 277,645
Posted By JimBall

If the moderators can find a qualified person to...

If the moderators can find a qualified person to go through this thread and remove all the inaccuracies, I think we'd do our industry a big favour. Because it is plain that not many people know the...
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