I dont really care whether Crab can convince us that this chap was trained, did fly within the Airbus limits, and didnt put anyone at risk. The issue is EXAMPLE. Civilian rotary flying, whether we like it or not, is a privilege. It shouldn't be, but many countries effectively ban it. Others restrict it. And some are reviewing it. Every time we fly, whether as a newbie or an ex military professional, we need to set an example. Every time you make excessive noise, annoy people on the ground or behave like a p*** you increase opposition to our sport, our hobby, our transportation in business or our livelihood. Politicians need nothing more than a couple of accidents to add further restrictions which will cost people their jobs.
Professional pilots in particular should set an example of safe considerate flying. Whether this was safe is irrelevant. It will appear to some outsiders as dangerous and was unecessary