Not quite the original topic but similar. How would I attract the attention of a Police helo at night without dazzling the crew?
A few months ago, well, last winter sometime, was at home watching TV when heard the local MD600 make a series of passes then as I went outside to look, he came into a hover and started scanning around with the NiteSun.
NAGCINC(HOME) then pointed out a car with its lights out hiding under the nextdoor farm track, not visible to cops because of tree cover. I pointed my night-shooting spotlight (1/2 million Cp)at the car and flashed at it a few times but the cops did not notice. After a few mins the helo left and the (I assume) nicked car took off in the opposite direction.
Call 999? Takes too long to explain to them where you are.
Shine light at helo even with best intentions?
Miniflares?
What do you recommend?