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Old 14th Apr 2013, 08:58
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NZFlyingKiwi
 
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Weheka, don't get me wrong, I do absolutely agree that climbers or ground based tourists shouldn't have more of a right to enjoy the place than those in helicopters, but I do generally believe that the average mountain climber is less of a distraction from the scenery than the average helicopter! Of course someone climbing the mountain can be inconsiderate in just the same way a helicopter pilot can fly considerately. I'm not convinced the helicopter in this case was being operated in a manner which could be taken as considerate, but that isn't to say all helicopter operators should be tarred with the same brush.
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