FlyCumbria
As a Moderator of this forum I try to hold the balance and, for that reason, never reveal my own opinion in a 'controversial' discussion. Having kept to the rule for such a long time, I've decided I've earned myself the luxury of making an exception just this once.
PPRuNe provides Rotorheads as "A haven for professional helicopter pilots to discuss the things that affect them."
Well, one of the things which 'affects' us, pilots/operators, professionals/private, helicopter/fixed-wing, is trouble-makers like you: Nimbies. You and your sort are often the bane of our flying lives.
To me, one paragraph of your post sums up perfectly just the sort of person you are, and how you'll behave if you don't get your own way: "Would CAA have to "OK" a site before used for joyrides? I see from another thread that they do turn up unexpectedly in some circumstances, so are there any avenues for "tipping them off"??
That says it all!
Why on earth you thought pilots/operators who contribute to this forum would possibly want to help someone determined to cause trouble for another pilot/operator, "tipping the CAA off" as you put it, is simply beyond my comprehension.
Helicopter pilots appreciate noise can be intrusive, and we do all we can to minimise inconvenience/disturbance to others. We "fly neighborly" as our American colleagues say. The trouble is some people are impossible to please and the tone of your post, particularly your comments about the local councillors, suggests to me you'll be one of them.
As many who've had the misfortune of being troubled by Nimbies can confirm from bitter experience, when Nimbies don't get their own way by legitimate and honest means, they frequently resort to telling lies to the CAA to try to achieve their objectives.
You strike me as that just sort of person. No-one with any integrity would have abused the anonymity this forum provides to make the allegations you've made about the local councillors or the helicopter owner.
Note:
I'm not going to remove your malicious allegations, unless asked to do so by either the councillors or your neighbour. Firstly, I'm confident people will see straight through you. Secondly, if he sees it, your neighbour will be know he's got at least one trouble-maker in the area. Fore-warned or fore-armed.
Heliport
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Last edited by Heliport; 1st February 2003 at 11:10.