Italian media emphasize on Saturday that carabiniers patrolling the slope in the area of the Groste peak could not believe their eyes when they saw a helicopter landing along the ski route. The man who got out of it was already in a ski costume and after pinning the skis began to slide calmly; Just as if nothing happened.
The gendarmes detained him on the slope, identified and demanded the required document entitling helicopter at an altitude above 1,600 meters NPM a 60-year-old businessman from Lombardy admitted that there is no such permit.
Then the man explained that he had a lot of work in the company, but at the same time he wanted to ski and because to shorten the travel time to the mountains he decided to fly with his helicopter. He also showed the pilot license and proof of his insurance.
For the unauthorized flight of the carabiners, they imposed a fine of 2,000. euro. The businessman unhooked skis and flew home.
