Annoying Helicoptor

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Originally Posted by Redback

We have had an annoying Helicoptor hovering over Helensburgh for the past 2 days, any other suburbs having this problem:confused:

It's not the Police or the SES, nor NPWS, the Police said they have tried to get them to bugger off with no success:eek::twisted:

Baz.

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Baz if the police have made a call to who ever controls that piece of airspace and cant get them to leave they probably have a legal reason to be there. Are they flying low or just noisy?

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Originally Posted by bussy1963

Well there are some very interesting comments displayed here.

Thank you for those who recognized my comment as a tongue in cheek off the cuff response.

... The terrorists do not need to do any physical act and the simple reason is they have instilled fear into your heads. Even thou terrorism is real they are preying on peoples perception and emotions.

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Its called 'propaganda', - and before we identify it with Nazi Germany and other evil usages, (ironic, as the US government was a bigger user of it before Hitler came to power) you could spend a few hours googling

Google

and

Google

Enjoy the sidetracks :-)

You'll soon see that Boosy is on the money... the West is being crippled more by 'perception' than fact. Not only in terrorism, but even in everyday life... - Speeeeeed Kills !.... 24/7 40km/h limits around schools are saving hundreds of Little Kids.....- anyone seen figures ? ANY figures ? .... Removing corporal punishment from schools is producing a less-violent and more civilised society..... eating large amounts of genetically modified, chemically-altered plant oil IS healthier than a natural, un-altered animal fat.... the list is endless.

Finally, urban myth maybe, but I prefer the South American approach to terrorist hijackings... passengers on the various air lines in the region were respectfully requested to take on board nothing bigger than a .38 - Anyone recall any hijackings in Latin America ?

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Originally Posted by bussy1963

Well there are some very interesting comments displayed here.

Thank you for those who recognized my comment as a tongue in cheek of the cuff response.

For those who made comment that it was of criminal nature. i respect your thoughts as well. However in saying that i think you need to sit down and have beer or too and relax a little.

In the past few years with a terrorism threat ever present. The terrorists do not need to do any physical act and the simple reason is they have instilled fear into your heads. Even thou terrorism is real they are preying on peoples perception and emotions.

Let me assure you i am NOT a terrorist. I am increasing my longevity thru jest and lightheartedness.

My advice is relax enjoy life don't stress over other peoples comments.

"If its going to happen it will happen no one can control destiny".

Regard

Bussy

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Reminds me of an argument I had on another forum with some bushwalkers. 1st fella said he like rolling rocks onto 4wd tracks to hopefully take out a diff or two. Once he got "both barrels" from a few, he retorted with the ol' "I was only kidding" defence. I s'pose it depends on what you do for a living as to how offensive some found your comments. ;)

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Originally Posted by THE BOOGER

Baz if the police have made a call to who ever controls that piece of airspace and cant get them to leave they probably have a legal reason to be there. Are they flying low or just noisy?

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It is "controlled" by Sydney Terminal Control unit. Although, I think you find this area is Class G or uncontrolled airspace at those levels. Which gives the pilot some independence as to their flight path.

As mentioned prior, The Air Services Aus. noise hotline is the first port of call. If no luck you can speak with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) if you believe the pilot was acting dangerously. Of course a phone call to your local federal member may help too

Police have very little to do with controlling aircraft in flight; when they do it is usually AFP.

If this is a "one off" flight, there is probably little that can be done now, however if it becomes regular, start a diary.

Plenty of action is taken regularly (and successfully) to address concerns such as yours Baz, but you need to provide the evidence.

Given the structure and direction of our government, noise nuisance will continue to be a serious priority for the aviation industry into the future.

[Whoops, there I go begin serious again.:angel:]