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Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jan 2013, 08:51
Replies: 846
Views: 277,661
Posted By NorthSouth

lonewolf 50: Indeed. But finding ways to...

lonewolf 50: Indeed. But finding ways to improve compliance with the existing rules may well be.
NS
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2013, 16:58
Replies: 846
Views: 277,661
Posted By NorthSouth

From EGLW AIP: You can't get into Battersea IFR....

From EGLW AIP: You can't get into Battersea IFR. It's also notable that

I agree with all those who have pointed out the practical difficulties of supplying additional weather data to ATC to...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2013, 11:37
Replies: 846
Views: 277,661
Posted By NorthSouth

Fair point. But perhaps the current...

Fair point. But perhaps the current responsibility on helicopter pilots on SVFR clearances through the London CTR to maintain 1km vis, clear of cloud and in sight of surface could be beefed up with...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2013, 08:00
Replies: 846
Views: 277,661
Posted By NorthSouth

Maybe. Or imposing ATC-defined weather minima on...

Maybe. Or imposing ATC-defined weather minima on ops in such areas, as is the case for Class D zones. To answer those that say this places too much burden/power on ATCOs who can't account for local...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2013, 21:35
Replies: 846
Views: 277,661
Posted By NorthSouth

zkdli:Elstree to the London Eye goes through the...

zkdli:Elstree to the London Eye goes through the London CTR and R157 - the Eye is inside R157. A clearance into the London CTR cannot be VFR, it can only be SVFR or IFR. And the report says "At...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2013, 17:34
Replies: 846
Views: 277,661
Posted By NorthSouth

I initially thought that was the most important...

I initially thought that was the most important question too but given that the client specifically, twice, advised the pilot not to take off, advice which he rejected, why would the pilot then...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2013, 17:29
Replies: 846
Views: 277,661
Posted By NorthSouth

SASless:Only in Class D so not applicable here. ...

SASless:Only in Class D so not applicable here.
NS
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2013, 17:27
Replies: 846
Views: 277,661
Posted By NorthSouth

VMC is defined in the ANO as "weather permitting...

VMC is defined in the ANO as "weather permitting flight in accordance with the Visual Flight Rules" so is not relevant to this accident because it could not, legally, have been undertaken under the...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2013, 15:57
Replies: 846
Views: 277,661
Posted By NorthSouth

I find it strange that the report quotes Thames...

I find it strange that the report quotes Thames Radar as offering him "VFR if you can or Special VFR" for a transit through the London CTR. VFR is not possible in the London CTR. It's Class A...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jan 2013, 14:51
Replies: 846
Views: 277,661
Posted By NorthSouth

There are no METARs for EGTR, and there's...

There are no METARs for EGTR, and there's unlikely to have been anyone at Elstree to answer the phone prior to the heli's 0730 departure from Redhill.
EGWU is the nearest METAR reporting station....
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jan 2013, 17:43
Replies: 846
Views: 277,661
Posted By NorthSouth

I find this accident deeply troubling. While none...

I find this accident deeply troubling. While none of us know what the conditions on the flight were actually like - and nor will the AAIB when they report - I do hope that the AAIB asks what seems to...
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