I recently had a strange occurrence where I was unable to get a hold off the person in charge of a heliport at a hospital. I talked to several people at the hospital such as security, maintenance etc and no one was able to give me the correct contact info. I finally after about 1 hour was able to get a number but no one answered and no one ever called me back after leaving a message. I have done heliport coordinations before and never had I such an issue. I was always able to coordinate within 5 minutes. I left my contact info and my planned time of flight with those I spoke with at the hospital. I have an advanced drone pilots licence. Is there a protocol for such a situation when the hospital and or heliport is not co-operating?
According to the latest AIM document, 'aerodrome operators cannot forbid the use of airspace surrounding a registered or certified aerodrome, airspace access is regulated through the CARs, and any aircraft and pilot meeting the requirements therein could use the airspace'.
Edit: I contacted NAV drone support Canada. They were also unable to fully answer the question and recommend I contact the regulator, Transport Canada.
According to the latest AIM document, 'aerodrome operators cannot forbid the use of airspace surrounding a registered or certified aerodrome, airspace access is regulated through the CARs, and any aircraft and pilot meeting the requirements therein could use the airspace'.
Edit: I contacted NAV drone support Canada. They were also unable to fully answer the question and recommend I contact the regulator, Transport Canada.
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