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Old 22nd Feb 2010, 13:09
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cyclic
 
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I specifically avoided being personal or childish but your comments regarding the East side helicopter operator and how they operate probably won't do your case much good. The previous respondents are absolutely correct about 32 and 23 making the west side easier to vacate to. The East side helicopter operator are the only company that generally uses the main on the majority of occasions. Sometimes turning off in the hover putting the aircraft downwind is not feasible or safe. Sometimes being 90 degrees out of wind is particularly uncomfortable in the Puma. Sometimes E2/3 are the last taxiways to be de-iced or swept. Perhaps the East side helicopter operator's crews are being particularly cautious for obvious reasons. Perhaps the East side helicopter operator has the biggest number of new crews?

However, where possible most crews will vacate in the hover if they can. If you want to pop across and have a chat then I am sure you will made most welcome. If you have a genuine grievance then there is a formal setting where you can vent your spleen!
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