Again, a good balanced discussion.
Do SVFR rules state must be in sight of the surface? I believe so however I don't fly a rotary craft or fly under these rules so can't quote them verbatim.
Thanks for the agree to differ on the lighting rules. The only reason you would want to significantly increase the lighting on tall buildings would be if helicopters were allowed in IMC at the level this particular one was transitioning which would mean a rewrite of all the VFR and SVFR rules that have governed us for xx amount of years. And not withstanding the light pollution local residents would object to.
I'm sure those who fly the heli routes can comment better than both of us, but those who fly these routes, can I ask would you have put yourself, your craft and the public in this position?
Again written to stimulate a heathly and balanced discussion. I'm sure FL would support me in saying that what either of us are saying is neither right nor wrong.
Last edited by Neon Circuits; 27th Jan 2013 at 18:59.