cheeky for persons unknown to grab that much airspace
They didn't. It's a Nav Warning, not a TRA so there is no obligation on you to avoid.
It is up to the person in charge of the drop to ensure that it can safely be made before despatching his cargo. To that end it would be eminently sensible if he were in contact with a radar unit who would be able to advise him whether or not there was any known confliction. It would also, as a matter of common courtesy, be sensible to include in the NOTAM "drop a/c will be in contact with xyz radar" as that would enable pilots to check whether the jump was about to take place and route round if it was.
This NOTAM seems to illustrate a failure of the duty of care owed by the organiser. It's no use moaning at AIS about it, all they do is publish the information. They will however be able to tell you who the originator was so you can pursue your complaint. First stop would probably be the Airspace Utilisation section at AIS/DAP who have overall responisibility for UK Airspace.
I've seen the headcam video of the close encounter with the chippie. IMHO the pilot was doing nothing wrong so long as he was outside CAS.
Who / what is AS2 at AUS?
I suspect it\'s the Assistant Director, Airspace Policy 2
CAP723 will tell you all you need to know.
Assistant Director, Airspace Policy 2 Gp Capt Jim Stenson
Telephone 020 7453 6502
Fax 020 7453 6565
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