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Old 1st Feb 2010, 07:49
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Heli g'day

I believe ATC mean that you depart initially into wind, then turn as required to gain your outbound track. We would expect this to be within 500' of your departure point.

So in your example - point in the direction of the wind, become more(!) airborne and when safe to do so turn onto track. If this is before 500' and you are able to comply with all the bits about flight over buildings/vehicles/people then that is OK too.

If you are in any doubt always ask the ADC when he/she clears you in that manner exactly what they want.
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