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Old 9th Dec 2013, 20:50
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Just add in the two based rapid-response helicopter units, what could possibly go wrong?
Im only guessing but if its Mr Ivory behind this Parachute project he is more than capable of assessing and mitigating the risk. I have seen his CV and seen his presentations, if its him... it'll be fine at Teeside.

Lets be realistic, how many times do the helicopters launch per week? What would happen if there were 3 IFR inbounds? would they all have to go-around if the helicopters scramble? Its not beyond the wit of man to find a DZ on or near the airport that won't compromise the helicopter ops. A simple radio call before dropping to check the Helicopters have not been scrambled on a life or death mission should ensure there are no "meat bombs" on their way down.

This is just the sort of thing that the airport needs.

Now, where should we site the glider launching winch?

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