HC.....so we in the helicopter industry are still playing by Rules put in place for Fixed Wing Aircraft are we not?
When I suggested a "Shields Down" review of how we have gotten to where we are.....a process of evolution in reality.....the amazing capability of modern technology is still limited by 1950's regulations.
Should the Authorities take a fresh view of the Rules and Regulations that pertain to Helicopters that evolved from those created for fixed wing aircraft?
How about Point in Space IFR Approaches.....could there not be a place for them and even Helicopter Only Low Level IFR airway routes?
A dear friend and colleague of yours has been advocating that for many years and laid out such a system to the FAA which like most authorities gave the concept scant attention.
Helicopters are very different in their handling abilities than are Airplanes. Why should there not be a separate set of Regulations and Infrastructure for us rather than trying to replicate fixed wing concepts?