View Full Version : London closed to helicopters today.......11th Sept?
thwock
11th Sep 2009, 10:09
Any idea why LTCC has closed london to helicopter traffic today ?
I presume jets are still alowed to land at city northolt and heathrow !
Flingingwings
11th Sep 2009, 10:33
thwock,
Not doubting what you say, but from what source did you get this information?
Just checked AIS website and NOTAMs and no mention of this restriction :confused:
thwock
11th Sep 2009, 11:38
notam'd as closed for training, had a job and phoned ltcc
uncle ian
11th Sep 2009, 12:42
I was filming the England v Croatia game; called to activate the SFN and was told Heathrow and Thames NOTAM closed "due to staff shortages"
In the event I was permitted to use the airspace under Northolt control and while it shouldn't make any difference I guess the live broadcast of an international match did have some influence.
Good luck.
JimBall
11th Sep 2009, 14:09
I thought training was never permitted on the heli routes ?
mickjoebill
12th Sep 2009, 01:06
In the event I was permitted to use the airspace under Northolt control and while it shouldn't make any difference I guess the live broadcast of an international match did have some influence.
No harm in having a media helicopter "on patrol" on 9/11 near our national treasures....and they feared Uncle Ian would take'em to court:)
Mickjoebill