Looking at this from the GA point of view, notwithstanding that they do not present as great a risk to persons and property on the ground, is there just as much or even greater risk to pilots of slow moving light aircraft with a sheet of cling film for a windscreen and flying at a far lower altitude?
Most of my local GA traffic tends to be between 1500 - 3500'.
I was informed of an incident not so long ago of the local pond-life amusing themselves with a bundle of fireworks and something akin to a length of scaffolding pole, knocking up a home-made RPG and firing it at (and apparently hitting) the police helicopter.
If they got their hands on this, they would really be in their elements!
Be grateful for any learned advice.
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