WsM Helidays
Tailboom,
Because you are the owner/operator of a visiting helicopter it does not give you the right to walk freely around the active area and look at other helicopters.
If you were not wearing a flourescent jacket you are treated as a member of the general public. The public on the other hand cannot see your 'Aircrew Pass' so adopt the 'if he can go there so can I' attitude.
As one of the marshallers we are always getting told by Air Traffic to move people back behind the Blue Rope as they are just strolling around without a care in the world.
Some owner/operators treat the clear area behind the helicopters as a quick way to get from A to B without having to weave through the public.
If you are an owner/operator wearing a flourescent jacket and want to look at another helicopter there should not be a problem as long as you follow any guidance given by the marshallers. We are aware of what is going on.
The bottom line is we want to keep it a safe event.
Helimarshaller