Bob
I have already quoted what the AAIB said about Client's final text.
I have no reason to believe that the client knew anything about the Minimums for Operations at the Heliport. That was not the AAIB's point; nor is it mine.
No, it was not "a blanket reference meaning only the "Opening Time" was at hand."
Re your other questions:
The communications regarding diverting to Battersea are fully set out in the report. Again for the avoidance of any misunderstanding, I am not criticising ATC.
I am not trying to defend either the pilot's decision to descend or his actions thereafter.
I am interested in the factors which led to his decision to descend because that is the area which in my opinion has never been sufficiently explored and might have potential for improving flight safety. Perhaps it won't, but IMHO it's worth trying.
Last edited by Flying Lawyer; 12th Sep 2014 at 23:44.