Sideoftheroad Posted October 24, 2011 #1 Posted October 24, 2011 The view from our backyard has a subdivision that has homes that are easily 750k+ (our home value is no where near that). We were looking out back and saw something moving. We kept looking and figured out that it was helicopter that had landed at the homeowners yard. It was a small probably 2 seater. It got me to thinking is that legal? Wonder what the regulations are and wonder how the FAA would feel if they knew about it.
Preacher Dude Posted October 24, 2011 #2 Posted October 24, 2011 (edited) If it is like it is here in Ky. The rich folks dont have to live by the same laws as us poor folks LOL Edited October 24, 2011 by Preacher Dude
Snaggletooth Posted October 24, 2011 #3 Posted October 24, 2011 We have a fella here in Omaha that was a young business man about 35 years ago. He had a couple of start up deals going on and one of them hit it HUGE! Made him a very weathy man. Now, he was one of he guys that would drink beer and burp with the rest of us and he never changed after making it big. Still a fun loving guy and generous as could be. He had a house built on the biggest hill in the most expensive part of the city. Huge castle like home that took up an entire block. Very private, full security and just fantastic to visit there. But he had a sense of humor his neighbors did not enjoy. He went and applied for a permit to build a heliport on his propery. The neighbors, the city council and everybody was throwing fits. They fought it in court, protest letters and just would not quit. We asked him one day what kind of chopper he was getting and he just laughed it off. Never wanted one and had no plans for getting one. He was just having fun with the neighbors. I wish I had enough money to tease the neigbors like that. Got a couple that need to see a Cobra hanging over the house.
SilvrT Posted October 24, 2011 #4 Posted October 24, 2011 The view from our backyard has a subdivision that has homes that are easily 750k+ (our home value is no where near that). As I look from East to West from my back deck ... every home within eyesight is ..... over 750k ... and as I turn to go inside I realize ... so is the one I live in (we rent) ... it's a plain-jane rectangular box, 3 bedroom, L-shaped living/dining 1.5 bath, single car garage and a 1 bdrm suite downstairs ... appx 40 yrs old and minimal upgrades. In fact, there are several homes within eyesight that are well over a million. It's no wonder we are just "renters". Oh yeah ... and the only helicopters around are the ones scanning for grow houses or monitoring the freeway.
Cougar Posted October 24, 2011 #5 Posted October 24, 2011 If it is considered in the Ultra Light Category it is legal just like my ultralight plane I used to fly, no license needed.
jlh3rd Posted October 24, 2011 #6 Posted October 24, 2011 (edited) unless you are close to a large airport that has regulated airspace all the way to ground level and would have airspace control horizontally up to so many miles....he is probably operating in uncontrolled airspace....and VFR ( visual flight rules) ...and the FAA does have certain rules when flying close to certain obstructions.....but it sounds like you are rural... Edited October 24, 2011 by jlh3rd
Midrsv Posted October 24, 2011 #7 Posted October 24, 2011 My next door neighbor has a friend that use to fly their kids back and forth to neighboring towns to soccer game in his Bell helicopter. He would set it down in the front yard, power lines in the rear. It was always fun to see. He still has the 2 helicopters to go along with his Lear and Citation jets. They guy later built his own airstrip and hanger. I believe his neighbor complained about the airstrip so the guy just bought his farm to shut him up. Dennis
ragtop69gs Posted October 24, 2011 #8 Posted October 24, 2011 We live on a lake and have sea planes and helicopters flying in and out all the time. They come off the lake and turn right over our house so low that at times it looks like they're going to hit the trees in our yard We've gotten used to it over the years and don't pay much attention to them anymore. They do poker runs and party hops with the other pilots in the area, at times there may be 5-6 planes anchored out front of one of their homes. Must be nice. I have gotten a few rides in them though.
Flyinfool Posted October 24, 2011 #9 Posted October 24, 2011 It is quite amazing what a helicopter can legally do as far as where they can land and takeoff. Even if within the controlled airspace of a major airport, they just have to radio in for clearance.
Black Owl Posted October 24, 2011 #10 Posted October 24, 2011 It is quite amazing what a helicopter can legally do as far as where they can land and takeoff. Even if within the controlled airspace of a major airport, they just have to radio in for clearance. And what would you do with something that defies all the rules of aerodynamics??? Yah know they ain't supposed ta fly. :rotfl:
Flyinfool Posted October 24, 2011 #11 Posted October 24, 2011 To heck with aerodynamics, Ifin ya gots enough power anything can fly.
Dano Posted October 24, 2011 #12 Posted October 24, 2011 To heck with aerodynamics, Ifin ya gots enough power anything can fly. Just look at Howard Hughes and the Spruce Goose......
Sideoftheroad Posted October 25, 2011 Author #13 Posted October 25, 2011 If it is considered in the Ultra Light Category it is legal just like my ultralight plane I used to fly, no license needed. My guess it probably is considered ultra light. Here is a pic of a model that I found on ebay. Pretty close to what I saw. http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Robinson-R-22-Light-R22-Helicopter-Wood-Model-Reg-FS-/20/!CCyHjrwBWk~$(KGrHqYOKp0E0VKo5JQ9BNMU(WfWLg~~_3.JPG
Flyinfool Posted October 25, 2011 #14 Posted October 25, 2011 If that is what is landing there, it is nowhere near an ultralight. That is a model of a Robinson R22, The real one sells for around a 1/4 million:mo money: before optional add-ons. The R22 weighs about the same as a Venture at 885 lbs. The max weight for an ultralight is 254 lbs. Yes I want one of those also.
Black Owl Posted October 25, 2011 #15 Posted October 25, 2011 Is Robinson still selling the home assembly models???
Flyinfool Posted October 25, 2011 #16 Posted October 25, 2011 I didn't know that Robinson ever sold a kit. Or are you thinking of Rotorway?
dray Posted October 26, 2011 #17 Posted October 26, 2011 for a few years i been looking at these. id love to have one http://www.searey.com/ dray
friesman Posted October 26, 2011 #18 Posted October 26, 2011 And what would you do with something that defies all the rules of aerodynamics??? Yah know they ain't supposed ta fly. :rotfl: :think: And Owls arent sposed to be able to ride motorcycles either......:rotfl: Brian
Rocket Posted October 26, 2011 #19 Posted October 26, 2011 :think: And Owls arent sposed to be able to ride motorcycles either......:rotfl: Brian That OLD Owl is too heavy to fly, :stickpoke:except maybe slung under an sky crane . But he did ride in Cody,without falling off for a change...... Now, if he can remember, to fuel the scoot up & not run out of fuel in the tank, when out on a ride. Remember Owl, scoots do not run on methane gas, you have to buy gasoline, to get anywhere. :rotf::rotf:
Flyinfool Posted October 26, 2011 #20 Posted October 26, 2011 for a few years i been looking at these. id love to have one http://www.searey.com/ dray This has always been my dream machine to build and fly. http://www.safarihelicopter.com/
Sideoftheroad Posted October 26, 2011 Author #21 Posted October 26, 2011 Jeff, I am not sure if that is the exact one or not but I will say it is close to what I saw. 1/4 million price tag. Well considering the houses that are in that subdivision not suprised.
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