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Come in Mr Bond, we've been expecting you...
So, which location was used when Sir Sean Connery supposedly took off in a squirrel allegedly from a London rooftop bound for his scottish castle in the film Entrapment with CZJ?
Was it London?
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Was it London?
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Come on Chaps!
On a day when one's Bentley won't get one past the peasants and their snowball fights, one has to make do with a "plan B" and see if one's initiative is applauded!
On a day when one's Bentley won't get one past the peasants and their snowball fights, one has to make do with a "plan B" and see if one's initiative is applauded!
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hi location man i think there are many heli sites in london,used to be one on group 4 seen seen fron the thames has been used for tv ads get advise from david arkle ar seven avaition he used to do a lot of picture work regards heli seed iii ps yoll need variuos consents from owners /feds/ council but it poss
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Helicopters can land In anywhere in the London R160/UNL zone if they have 2 engines, so in the event of an engine failure, it wont be a crash or disaster, It will be a safe one engine powered landing.
The Helicopters that operate into this area are Normally, UKP251 (Police 251) and and HEL27 (Helimed).
The London Air Ambulance can land normal were it can fit in and out, It lands in various parks, many I have witnessed near Kings College Hospital (Ruskin Park) a few occasions and video evidence to prove it, they have landed in streets in the west end, Most recently near Kensington or the busy Piccadilly circus and Trafalgar Square.
I have also noticed, due the area I live in UKP251 going as low as the nearby local flats.
Quick Question on that for myself, how does radar pick the choppers up on radar, if its well below Radar SFC.
Regards,
R..
The Helicopters that operate into this area are Normally, UKP251 (Police 251) and and HEL27 (Helimed).
The London Air Ambulance can land normal were it can fit in and out, It lands in various parks, many I have witnessed near Kings College Hospital (Ruskin Park) a few occasions and video evidence to prove it, they have landed in streets in the west end, Most recently near Kensington or the busy Piccadilly circus and Trafalgar Square.
I have also noticed, due the area I live in UKP251 going as low as the nearby local flats.
Quick Question on that for myself, how does radar pick the choppers up on radar, if its well below Radar SFC.
Regards,
R..
Helicopters can land In anywhere in the London R160/UNL zone if they have 2 engines, so in the event of an engine failure, it wont be a crash or disaster, It will be a safe one engine powered landing.
'Location man', check the credentials of 'HeathrowAirport' before you take note of what was said.
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Helicopters can land In anywhere in the London R160/UNL zone if they have 2 engines, so in the event of an engine failure, it wont be a crash or disaster, It will be a safe one engine powered landing.
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<<if its well below Radar SFC.>>
Not sure what you mean by "SFC" but the low cover depends on the type of radar in use. Certainly, the radars used for controlling helicopters in the London Control Zone can see helicopters just airborne from Battersea. I've certainly seen the SSR labels of helicopters on the ground several miles away from Heathrow.
Not sure what you mean by "SFC" but the low cover depends on the type of radar in use. Certainly, the radars used for controlling helicopters in the London Control Zone can see helicopters just airborne from Battersea. I've certainly seen the SSR labels of helicopters on the ground several miles away from Heathrow.
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OK Guys and Gals, some FACTS.
In addition to the London Hospital, Whitechapel - still active for London HEMS - there were three roof-top helipads operational some 20 years ago.
One was on top of the International Press Centre from where the old style newsprint presses were flown overnight to enable printing at other newspaper presses around the country. Although I believe it is still there memory (admittedly not what it once was!) suggests that the last time it was used was several years ago for a Rowan Atkinson credit card advertisement.
The second was on top of Robert Maxwell's office block, next door to the old Mirror Group building. Used regularly by the old villain's Twin Squirrel while he was alive - and again still visible from above - it is, to my knowledge, no longer active.
The third, close by across Holborn Viaduct, is still operational by a private owner. Some reading this will know more details, many will speculate. I believe in an individual's right to privacy. This particular helipad has been in operation for well over 20 years and is approved by the Civil Aviation Auhority Aerodrome Standards section of the Safety Regulation Group, having fully met the required safety standards.
The owner of the Harrod's building did indeed commission a helicopter pad for the roof in the mid 1990's. A full and thorough study was carried out and a safe design, including full fire and rescue equipment, approved and constructed. Trials were conducted using a Twin Squirrel helicopter and these included noise recordings taken at street level at various locations in the surrounding area. Despite the noise of the helicopter being less than that of the general traffic - and therefore failing, pretty much, to register, such was the lobbying strength of local residents - just check the price of properties in and around Sloane Square - that "Change of Use" planning applications were unsuccessful. So there it sits, ready to go but un-used.
All air traffic within the London Heathrow Control Zone is controlled by ATC. Any aircraft wishing to enter the zone will require clearance to do so, either IFR - eg scheduled aircraft in and out of LHR - OR Special VFR. For SVFR there is a dedicated team of controllers who become extremely good at their job. Invariably helpful they are able to monitor individual progress and WILL advise you if you stray more than a few metres from the designated routes.
Long-winded, I know, but perhaps useful to answer some queries and to end unhelpful speculation.
In addition to the London Hospital, Whitechapel - still active for London HEMS - there were three roof-top helipads operational some 20 years ago.
One was on top of the International Press Centre from where the old style newsprint presses were flown overnight to enable printing at other newspaper presses around the country. Although I believe it is still there memory (admittedly not what it once was!) suggests that the last time it was used was several years ago for a Rowan Atkinson credit card advertisement.
The second was on top of Robert Maxwell's office block, next door to the old Mirror Group building. Used regularly by the old villain's Twin Squirrel while he was alive - and again still visible from above - it is, to my knowledge, no longer active.
The third, close by across Holborn Viaduct, is still operational by a private owner. Some reading this will know more details, many will speculate. I believe in an individual's right to privacy. This particular helipad has been in operation for well over 20 years and is approved by the Civil Aviation Auhority Aerodrome Standards section of the Safety Regulation Group, having fully met the required safety standards.
The owner of the Harrod's building did indeed commission a helicopter pad for the roof in the mid 1990's. A full and thorough study was carried out and a safe design, including full fire and rescue equipment, approved and constructed. Trials were conducted using a Twin Squirrel helicopter and these included noise recordings taken at street level at various locations in the surrounding area. Despite the noise of the helicopter being less than that of the general traffic - and therefore failing, pretty much, to register, such was the lobbying strength of local residents - just check the price of properties in and around Sloane Square - that "Change of Use" planning applications were unsuccessful. So there it sits, ready to go but un-used.
All air traffic within the London Heathrow Control Zone is controlled by ATC. Any aircraft wishing to enter the zone will require clearance to do so, either IFR - eg scheduled aircraft in and out of LHR - OR Special VFR. For SVFR there is a dedicated team of controllers who become extremely good at their job. Invariably helpful they are able to monitor individual progress and WILL advise you if you stray more than a few metres from the designated routes.
Long-winded, I know, but perhaps useful to answer some queries and to end unhelpful speculation.
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thanks for the pic - i presume that was taken on the helipad near Holborn Viaduct ?
i've seen the same helicopter (at least the same colours) quite a few times since then ...
i've seen the same helicopter (at least the same colours) quite a few times since then ...
Landing a Private flight on a London rooftop with a twin is one thing. Getting an approval for an AOC is another.......I'm suspecting they will apply the same restrictions as they do for Vanguard. No HUMS, no AOC flight.
