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Old 16th Mar 2014, 18:47
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Art of flight
 
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I would agree that there is no need to change the legislation. It would seem obvious to anyone reading 'rotorheads' over the years, that this industry and private helicopter flying in particular has an element of risk greater than other forms of flying. This factor results in a tragic loss every couple of years, the greater majority of the time due to human factors. The rules are quite clear, just that at times circumstances combine to make entirely reasonable people make the wrong decision, often when pressing on in poor weather is concerned. The record shows it's a fairly constant rate, take a look around your local small airfield and compare the amount of rotary against the amount of planks. Then consider the fatality rates.
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