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Landing areas should be located as close as possible to
the actual departure and destination points to take advantage of the
helicopter's unique capability of vertical landing and takeoff. There
are many types and designs of landing areas intended for public use
ranging from elaborate building top brick & concrete areas, to the
simple reserved space in the parking lot. Please note:
Residential areas do not typically make the best
choice for a landing area. No area will be acceptable for use on a
regular basis that would be create a public nuisance.
Some zoning restrictions may require a
temporary permit for HELICOPTER RIDES to operate within city
limits.
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So as not to disturb the public,
Falcon
AirLink, Inc., operates
under a self-imposed noise abatement policy which involves
the use of specific flight altitudes, airspeeds, routes and
hours of operation . |
Regardless of how elaborate or basic you choose to make
your landing area, ultimately it must allow us to
FLY SAFE.
Flights during
periods of poor weather should be to and from the nearest airport with
an instrument approach procedure. Final authority for "Go, No-Go"
regarding weather or maintenance rest with the pilot on duty.
Landing area
should be well lit during hours of darkness. Flood lights and automobile
headlights are acceptable.
You must
provide Falcon AirLink, Inc.
written permission to land at each landing area controlled by your
establishment. It must be signed by the individual having overall
authority of the area.
Size should be
approximately 100' x 100' for helicopters designated as 10 passengers or
more, and 75' x 75' for helicopters designated as 9 passengers and less,
with a sloped surface of less than 5 degrees.
Area must be
free of obstacles like light poles, power lines, billboards, trash cans,
trees etc.
Free of objects
that can be blown by rotor wash and potentially cause property damage or
injury.
Entry and exit
of personnel should be restricted to only those individuals essential
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