Originally Posted by
megan
From the radar pics below might the helo pilots have their attention outside of the cockpit searching for the traffic, with no one minding the store (instrument scan break down) they unwittingly climb a 100 feet from their previous 200 feet. Also they are not tracking the helo lane on the rivers east bank. There are times when an auto pilot can earn its keep (altitude maintenance whilst attention is diverted).
Are military helicopter autopilots used and/or certified for cruise at 200 agl?
Sounds like that might cause a lot more accidents than it would solve.