Heathrow - New Helicopter Crossing Procedures
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Heathrow - New Helicopter Crossing Procedures
Ladies and Gents,
As the title suggests, we are soon to publish a new helicopter crossing procedure for Heathrow.
We are trying to catch our regular military customers to ensure they have some exposure, and a Q&A session on them, rather than being faced with a new AIP chart on the day.
At the moment we're thinking:
Middle Wallop
Shawbury
Benson
Odiham
Are we missing anybody? Is there anyone/anywhere else in the military community that would gain from such a briefing?
Thanks for your time
Gonzo
Heathrow ATC Ops.
As the title suggests, we are soon to publish a new helicopter crossing procedure for Heathrow.
We are trying to catch our regular military customers to ensure they have some exposure, and a Q&A session on them, rather than being faced with a new AIP chart on the day.
At the moment we're thinking:
Middle Wallop
Shawbury
Benson
Odiham
Are we missing anybody? Is there anyone/anywhere else in the military community that would gain from such a briefing?
Thanks for your time
Gonzo
Heathrow ATC Ops.
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We were planning to hit the SAR units by email/electronic copies of the brief, rather than in person. If they're CAT A/B traffic etc then the waves would part and they'd get straight across, so Heathrow transits would be rare. We were aiming for our regulars really.
I can't remember the last time I saw a Navy helicopter cross the field.
In saying that, if anyone has contacts in applicable Squadron Ops etc and is happy to PM me, I'd appreciate it.
I can't remember the last time I saw a Navy helicopter cross the field.
In saying that, if anyone has contacts in applicable Squadron Ops etc and is happy to PM me, I'd appreciate it.
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I can assure you that the brief would be appreciated at both RNAS Culdrose and Yeovilton. I've done the heli lanes five or six times this year, including Heathrow crossings and know that it's something frontline NAS' are encouraged to do. Feel free to PM me if you want contact details for the relevant points of contact at both air stations.
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Thanks, PM sent.
We're also preparing a magazine type article....We know about Air Clues, are there any other military publications we should approach?
Jamesdevice, we'll run this out to the Irish Air Corps whose SAR helos have been known to come into London. Never seen anyone else.
We're also preparing a magazine type article....We know about Air Clues, are there any other military publications we should approach?
Jamesdevice, we'll run this out to the Irish Air Corps whose SAR helos have been known to come into London. Never seen anyone else.
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How about the bloke who tried crossing today at 3500 feet in radio silence? 
