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Old 28th Apr 2007, 23:38
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xrdbear
 
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Low flying question

I hope no one minds, I am not a pilot or professional and I have joined to ask this question. Sorry to intrude but I don't know where else to ask.

Today my property on the Isle of Skye was overflown by a privately owned helicopter which flew within 50 feet of my house at the same level as the roof top. It then landed in a field adjacent to the hotel at the end of my access track only 25ft from the public road, about 40 ft from the power lines and about 150 ft from the hotel building. I have stock which was terrified by this and ran in all directions.

I wonder if someone could give me a simple opinion as to whether this flying was within CAA regulations. I am revealing no other details. The helicopter is still here tonight so I have to experience this all over again soon no doubt. I'm concerned that having done this once it could become a regular practice.

Brian Smith
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