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Old 28th May 2012, 12:33
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ShyTorque

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Some are even more revolting than others...

But accepting a charge for a landing is a private agreement/contract between the landing site owner and the helicopter operator, so it's unclear how it could be legislated out.

I know of a school that charges £750 for a helicopter landing. If you ring the school the "Business Generation Manager" replies and books you in and takes the money in advance. No services are received, just the permission to land on the playing fields. Not only that, because it's in a congested area, a Rule 5(3)(c) permission is also required from the CAA (please allow 28 days notice for processing your application). That's another £113.

In UK at least, helicopters are truly seen as the mere playthings of the rich and the occupants therefore need ripping off.
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