Hmmm, but got me thinking, in the news article it says the Nigerian CAA don't seem to be at all bothered, so when would the British CAA be bothered? I mean "when" does a helicopter actually need approval?
If its on the ground and running, is it an aircraft or just a mechanical device, if it then hovers around on ones own land, is it then an aircraft? when does it start to need approval - ten feet up, one foot up or just one inch up? Don't know and I can't seem to find a mention in the regs.
Not that I'm going to copy the yellow thing mind you, but just got me wondering...
Cheers
Kevin (happy with my bell-47)