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A private helicopter takes a pleasure run along the Colorado River, joining the thousands who flocked to the Parker Strip on 4th of July weekend, with the water temperature rising just in time for this classic summer weekend.
A private helicopter takes a pleasure run along the Colorado River, joining the thousands who flocked to the Parker Strip on 4th of July weekend, with the water temperature rising just in time for this classic summer weekend.
Isn’t there FAA regs about flying that low over groups of people? Looks kinda sketchy
B there in a couple of days, can’t wait!
Had a great time this weekend. The water was perfect.
Was wondering what he was doing! Went right over us!
We are at Road Runner when they did a fly by
Saw him in Bullhead/ Laughlin ????
Looks like a Bell 212, possibly fitted with a belly tank. I’m guessing it may have been a firefighting helicopter. There have been a lot of fires in AZ and CA lately, possibly a fly-by enroute?
Yes there is an altitude restriction of 1200 feet above the Colorado River. Unless you are taking off or landing. Then you’re supposed to remain 500 feet away from any structures or pedestrians.
Then that helicopter appeared to be in violation of FAA restrictions
He was so low it was stupid
Rotary wing aircraft (AKA Helicopters) have no restrictions on altitude, but must not fly recklessly.
91.119 Minimum safe altitudes: General.
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an aircraft below the following altitudes:
a. Anywhere. An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface.
b. Over congested areas. Over any congested area of a city, town, or settlement, or over any open air assembly of persons, an altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft.
c. Over other than congested areas. An altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure.
d. Helicopters. Helicopters may be operated at less than the minimums prescribed in paragraph B or C of this section if the operation is conducted without hazard to persons or property on the surface. In addition, each person operating a helicopter shall comply with any routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the Administrator.
Rotary wing aircraft (AKA Helicopters) have no restrictions on altitude, but must not fly recklessly.
91.119 Minimum safe altitudes: General.
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an aircraft below the following altitudes:
a. Anywhere. An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface.
b. Over congested areas. Over any congested area of a city, town, or settlement, or over any open air assembly of persons, an altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft.
c. Over other than congested areas. An altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure.
d. Helicopters. Helicopters may be operated at less than the minimums prescribed in paragraph B or C of this section if the operation is conducted without hazard to persons or property on the surface. In addition, each person operating a helicopter shall comply with any routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the Administrator.