http://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/584...m-circles.html
Captain to copilot, who has just flown his/her first approach in a 92 to an offshore platform, "Son/Lass, you need to land further forward in the circle, else 212man is going to chew your ass".
No, but it appears a solid structure will...
Sorry but these are remarks from a retired or office-bound pilot ......
With some experience and knowledge.....
That said I introduced an Helideck test into a training exercise and it was met with blank stares so the lack of knowledge regarding helidecks is I believe widespread. The fault lies both with the pilot, for the information is available, and the training departments for not ensuring all crews are familiar with the deck markings.
Sadly, we continue to see this.....
Didn't it occurre to any of the hair-splitting deck-positioning regulation-quoting gurus here...
I'd rather spilt hairs than my skull....