Originally Posted by
FairWeatherFlyer
Gordy The text of that regulation doesn't help to understand it unless you understand precisely what's meant by "complies with any routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for
helicopters by the
FAA"
It means exactly that. If the FAA has published a route, for example, New York has specific routes for helicopters, or if the FAA control tower gives you a specific routing or altitude, then you must follow that. If not, then you can fly any altitude you wish, 20 feet if you wish.
Originally Posted by
FairWeatherFlyer
Bit before my time, but didn't the
Twilight Zone accident change risk assessment and have a lasting effect on aerial photography?
Ahh yes, the Dorcey Wingo accident. When working on movie sets or even for documentaries etc one can be issued a waiver. Where I work we have a set waiver that allows us to go as close to people/property as needed to get the shot under certain circumstances. We have listed pilots, aircraft and have to produce a "production call list" along with each shot and the FAA will issue a specific waiver. All people inside the "shot area" must be signatory to the waiver etc. Details here:
Form 7711
Dorcey wrote a good book BTW,