The Nr Fairey raises an interesting issue.
There is paranoia about being prosecuted for some infringement of the Regs. But, it's justified - just because we're paranoid doesn't mean the CAA Enforcement Branch doesn't exist!
What is it that makes people in the UK look for a reason to complain if they see a helicopter at close range? Americans don't rush to phone the police if they see a helicopter passing their window.
Americans who buy a house near an airfield accept that they have bought a house near an airfield. Brits buy the house, then try to close down the airfield.
ANOrak advised flying at maximum permitted altitude on the routes to avoid complaints. Very good advice. But helipilots don't seem to worry to the same extent in the States.
Why do Brits complain so quickly?
Is it the green-eyed monster?