Thanks for replies Gents! It's becoming more and more apparent that they want helicopters to fly a circuit with FW at a lot of US GA airports. I personally don't agree, it just leads to other problems! Here locally...ATC diverted a FW and a R22 out over the ocean to 2Kagl. Both came within 200 feet laterally from each other whilst with ATC! I agree that 90 degree approach to the field, and 500 feet lower than FW traffic is the best bet.
We're in a fight currently here in SoCal! Politicians want us to fly at altitude minimums, and wants the FAA to police it as well. They're wanting a 1500 agl minimum at all times for helicopters. We have a few pilots who like to buzz the Hollywood sign, and they ruin it for ALL of us! 1500agl is not doable, especially when you're competing with FW traffic outside any controlled airspace. Nothing like having a 172 overtake you along the beach in Malibu at 400 agl...and not on frequency! GOOD TIMES!
Cheers
Rob