On 18/04/2014 18:37, polygonum wrote:
On 18/04/2014 15:40, Nightjar wrote:
If the helicopter passes over houses, people, vessels or vehicles
(animals don't count), is less than 500 feet from them (in any
direction) and doing so is not strictly necessary as part of a normal
taking off or landing, the pilot may be in breach of Rule 5 of the Rules
of the Air. A complaint to the CAA will result in an investigation and,
if upheld, a quite serious fine for the pilot.


Does that apply to police helicopters?...

No. Police and military operations are not bound by the Rules of the Air.

Colin Bignell