Bristow helidopters v fast jets
Fox 4`s gung-ho attitude is exactly what is standing in the way of progress in seeking deconfliction at low level. He should be aware that this is not a matter of Us and Them in terms of helicopters versus fast jets because there is an innocent unsuspecting third party involved, namely the travelling public. Those workers travelling to their employment on offshore installations are expecting similar safety standards to Fox 4 on his annual package holiday to Ibiza.
By the same token, those involved in powerline and pipe line inspections are carrying out tasks mandated by the Health and Safety Executive. Military low flying is TRAINING when all is said and done. I believe the military should be looking at ways of removing their training areas from those likely to conflict and equipping their aircraft with collision avoidance sets to minimise the prospect of unexpected encounters. So far, all initiatives for deconfliction have fallen on the civil operator.