Oh why do people bother with AOCs (Air Operators Certificate)
What is the point?
What use do they serve?
Why would anyone in their right mind actually charter a helicopter from a CAA Approved Air Operator.
Afterall, Tom, Dick or Harry will do it for half the price or, better still, FOR 'FREE' if it means dodging any legal requirements. Besides, what could go wrong?
Is a wedding flight that straight forward? I've done a fair few in my time (on an AOC) and some for GENUINE friends.
Pressure on the pilot on the big day.
!!!!ty landing sites.
Timing issues.
Wedding guests (particularly bridesmaids) that are always keen to run forward whilst the rotors are turning. (the Lemming effect)
We, as a responsible operator, used to provide a person for crowd control.
To be quite honest Im out of that game nowadays and couldn't give a gnats arse whether you do the right thing or not - it's one of the biggest days of your life and naturally you want it to be the best. AOCs exist for a reason.