WAATP,
Thanks for that info, glad to hear it.
But why don't they allow you to join the fixed wing circuit, at the higher altitude?
I have never understood why some airfields insist on joining procedures that MUST be different for helis and light fixed wing.
They fly at similar speeds and having a similar arrival for all means less chance of confusion on both sides, especially when the heli pilot isn't familiar with the airfield.
In your case it might have meant you didn't need an expensive aircraft repair. If that bird had hit a little higher you would be talking in a very high pitched voice.
