I was accused by an R44 pilot once of illegal formation flying (once the CAA received the MOR) when i followed him to get the registration after he blatantly flew through our DZ with jumpers under canopies.
I am not sure he was wrong to do so
AFAIK, it is perfectly legal to fly through a Drop Zone at will. Same with a Glider site. These are on the map as potential "Hazards", but they are not prohibited/restricted areas, nor is it prosecutable to fly through one I believe?
Yes - it is hardly best practice, it is poor airmanship, it risks you, your Pax, the parachutists etc., but it is Class G airspace and free to all. I trust the parachutists are trained it is just "advisory" for aircraft to avoid, and that they accept that risk? I am all for some education of individuals re the Hazards, but "outraged" threads / chasing people for their registrations strikes me as a bit OTT
At Air Displays and Aerobatic competitions there tend to be observers keeping a lookout for passing aircraft, and advising participants - who have missed or ignore the NOTAMs. Do Para Zones employ similar?
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