[Boomer]

Like has been said here already, people move to new housing developments near a General Aviation airport and then start in on trying to get rid of the airport. Pilots are well aware of this growing problem.

The public is not usually aware of the positive economic impact that a GA airport brings to an area. The public who wants to get rid of an airport just wants that airport gone, even if they did know it was there when they moved in.

Pilots are under all kinds of restrictions for flight, especially aerobatic flight. And over populated areas, there is a 1000 ft. altitude minimum, above ground level. (500 feet over unpopulated areas) So even if one of the few "arrogant, selfish, egotistical pilots" really wants bad to buzz your house, FAA restrictions prohibit.

Anyway, I guess this thread got diverted and I guess I helped that to happen.

But if we are ever in TV with a club Cessna or Piper, maybe we could take a little ride over TV and take pictures. But we will not be buzzing anybody.

(Now I really will behave myself better. Last night when I responded here, it was dangerously near the midnight hour, and I have learned that when I type late (for me anyway) at night, I can sometimes cause a little trouble.)

Peace. \/

Boomer

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Boomer

Like has been said here already, people move to new housing developments near a General Aviation airport and then start in on trying to get rid of the airport. Pilots are well aware of this growing problem.

The public is not usually aware of the positive economic impact that a GA airport brings to an area. The public who wants to get rid of an airport just wants that airport gone, even if they did know it was there when they moved in.

Pilots are under all kinds of restrictions for flight, especially aerobatic flight. Over populated areas, there is a 1000 ft. minimum, above ground level. (500 feet over unpoplulated areas) So even if one of the "few" arrogant, selfish, egotistical pilots really wants bad to buzz your house, FAA restrictions prohibit.

Anyway, I guess this thread got diverted and I guess I helped that to happen.

But if we are ever in TV with a club Cessna or Piper, maybe we could take a little ride over TV and take pictures. But we will not be buzzing anybody.

(Now I really will behave myself better. Last night when I responded here, it was dangerously near the midnight hour, and I have learned that when I type late (for me anyway) at night, I can sometimes cause a little trouble.)

Peace. \/

Boomer

I agree with everything Boomer says because even when she types after midnight she is quite clever.

[livsea2]

Originally Posted by Boomer

Like has been said here already, people move to new housing developments near a General Aviation airport and then start in on trying to get rid of the airport. Pilots are well aware of this growing problem.

The public is not usually aware of the positive economic impact that a GA airport brings to an area. The public who wants to get rid of an airport just wants that airport gone, even if they did know it was there when they moved in.

Pilots are under all kinds of restrictions for flight, especially aerobatic flight. And over populated areas, there is a 1000 ft. altitude minimum, above ground level. (500 feet over unpopulated areas) So even if one of the few "arrogant, selfish, egotistical pilots" really wants bad to buzz your house, FAA restrictions prohibit.

Anyway, I guess this thread got diverted and I guess I helped that to happen.

But if we are ever in TV with a club Cessna or Piper, maybe we could take a little ride over TV and take pictures. But we will not be buzzing anybody.

(Now I really will behave myself better. Last night when I responded here, it was dangerously near the midnight hour, and I have learned that when I type late (for me anyway) at night, I can sometimes cause a little trouble.)

Peace. \/

Boomer

I have never complained but 1000' is that really the rule? I live in a VERY populated area and there's a farm right behind our development ( hold out I guess). There's a "crop duster" that flies about 50 feet over our roof every time it makes a pass over the field. Maybe a dozen passes and the operation takes place three or four times a year. You are saying this is against the FAA rules?

[Boomer]

Hi livsea2,

Uh oh. I am no expert on this. Maybe I should have kept my mouth shut. (fingers still)

As I understand it, there are exceptions. I would think that crop dusting would have to be an exception because of the nature of the activity, the business of farming. Also airport operations, obviously are exceptions because of takeoffs and landings.

I just got all into this last night because things are getting tougher for small airports. And because Mr. Boomer is a really nice pilot who never buzzes anybody.

And right now, I have my personal pilot standing here telling me he wants to take me to MY favorite restaurant tonight. So I am out of here. (HIS favorite restaurant involves getting into a little, tiny plane and flying to some airport someplace within about 100 miles and eating a hamburger and flying back home. There is actually a book titled "The Hundred Dollar Hamburger." But those hamburgers are getting harder to come by. The cost of avgas makes them way too expensive. And mine always had to be a cheeseburger so that made it even more costly to begin with.)

Boomer

[The Great Fumar]

actually , the reg. is 1000 ft over the tallest obstacle under you ....As for crop spraying , You must file for permission with the FAA and you have to tell them where , and when..But its not difficult to get an OK...

For your info, their is a private air strip north of the villages called DALLAS and it stretches from hwy 42 to the forth tee of amberwood golf course ...However the trees along the east side have grown to the point that only ultra lites can use it ..........

their have been rumors that they would like to clear some trees Branch's so that they can approach over the village of amelia..........

KEEP EM FLYING FUMAR

[thegreenerside]

Originally Posted by gfmucci

Thank goodness there are no active air strips near TV.

If there should be an air strip near The Villages at least your trees are protected from any turbulence the low flying aircraft my cause.

A couple thoughts came to my mind in regards to this topic and another topic in reference to Oak Forrest. I would like to see a plane come in and buzz the tops of the many golf carts and thousands of cars using Oak Forrest as a short cut.

Better yet I would like to recommend Oak Forrest become an air strip, thus preventing vehicular traffic from using it due to being an active runway. There we go I just killed two birds with one stone and I did not ask Congress for a tax cut.

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by The Great Fumar

actually , the reg. is 1000 ft over the tallest obstacle under you ....As for crop spraying , You must file for permission with the FAA and you have to tell them where , and when..But its not difficult to get an OK...

For your info, their is a private air strip north of the villages called DALLAS and it stretches from hwy 42 to the forth tee of amberwood golf course ...However the trees along the east side have grown to the point that only ultra lites can use it ..........

their have been rumors that they would like to clear some trees Branch's so that they can approach over the village of amelia..........

KEEP EM FLYING FUMAR

Oh Fumar, Oh Great One,

I bow to you. I really do. I forgot to put in the specifics about those pesky obstacles. Thank you.

Right Seat Boomer