Eurocopter 130 Las Vegas

[Trevor KC]

Hi All

Just returned from a week's trip to Las Vegas (well you gotta have a look haven't you!)

On the last night went for a trip up and down the strip with Maverick helicopters in a EC 130. I must admit pretty impressive bit of kit - the pilot was french - I think!

Now I had assumed that the aircraft would be twin-engined to enable it to fly over a built up area, however after doing my research when I got home I see that the EC 130 is a single engine machine.

So therefore is the law different in the US regarding flight over built up areas in single engine helicopters as opposed to the UK?

As I said earlier, impressive machine, start up was a doddle and the "glass" panel was particularly impressive at night.

[Heliport]

Many people think the FAA takes a more sensible view of many things than the CAA.

[B Sousa]

Can you believe they even trust us at night with one engine..........Maybe even IFR. Someday maybe the UK will find out its possible.

[velboy]

I flew around downtown Atlanta in a R22 buzzing the Georgia Dome and Turner field and through grady's curve for those that know.

Got some awesome pics.

It just crazy you can fly anywhere you want US. I loved it.

I even flew at night in the little peanut

[B Sousa]

It just crazy you can fly anywhere you want US. I loved it.
Lets not go that far.. Sometimes prior permission is required..

[Windy Pants]

It just crazy you can fly anywhere you want US. I loved it.

Try flying over Area 51 :cool: doesn't matter how many engines you've got, even birds get shot down ;)

[velboy]

alright within limits but there wide open limits in comparision to the UK

[delta3]

I remember flying low level over Rodeo drive, Holywood in an R44. Could hardly believe this was allowed...
Don't try this in Europe, it could be very expensive...


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