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Old 8th August 2012 | 07:14
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Lancair70
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Thanks for the replies guys. Its definately not me thinking of flying any helicopters anywhere. LOL. No offence intended.
Its my uncle that I was asking on behalf of. He has a neighbour on the sunshine coast, who flies his R44 (I think? may be a 22) In and out of a clear piece of his own land. I believe its only occasionally, the aircraft is normally stored elsewhere. Some of the neighbours have complained, my uncle thinks it's great having a chopper fly up the little valley and land all within view of his verandah. One neighbour says his enquiries have revealed the pilot needs specific approval from the local council ? Which he apparently doesn't have.

Personally I think he should be allowed to land there, Ive seen him land there once. From what I've heard and indeed the day I saw him land, he only ever uses it in very calm weather, it does require an approach up a small valley which on windy days I wouldnt think would be ideal.

Andrew
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