.... in high temps
We're in England here... not the tropics.
CASA have mandated the parameters for hot refuelling and for leaving the controls of a helicopter whilst running
So have the CAA - hot refuelling is permitted under certain circumstances. The pilot leaving the controls is not permitted. Especially at a bloody airfield with staff. Come on - this isn't a bush operation, it's at an operational airfield, presumably during opening hours. Get some perspective here. We all know what happens away from civililisation, but there is no excuse for this to happen under these conditions..