2007-08-13 21:18:46 · 29 answers · asked by ANTHONY H 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
You must have a real big garden! I don't think a dragonfly would be able to land in mine.
2007-08-17 10:25:52 · answer #1 · answered by Chips 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once, a helicopter landed on my field. The pilots just rung me up (Don't know how they got my number, mind), asked if they could land and within 2 minutes they did.
The helicopter was a Bell 206B Jetranger.
They were checking that no-one was digging or constructing along underground oil lines. However, their airport that they were meant to land at was closed as it was too foggy.
So they spent the night at my house, with the helicopter parked outside my back door!
2007-08-16 15:34:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
Police and ambulance helicopters in execution of their duties. So if they have to make an arrest (which helicopter crews very rarely do) or its the closest safest point to land for an air ambulance in an emergency.
Military helicopters can only do this in times of war, and I mean war on the British Isles, not 5000 miles away in the desert.
Any other helicopter can only land on your land if there is an emergency and only then if there is no reasonable chance of reaching an airfield. Such as engine failure, impact damage, loss of control etc.
2007-08-14 09:46:10 · answer #3 · answered by futuretopgun101 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No and yes!
If the helicopter is serviceable it should get your permission to land and would be liable for any crop damage or scaring of livestock if it does not do so.
But if the helicopter has an in flight emergency of any kind then the pilot is required to make a precautionary landing or an emergency landing as soon as possible.
It also follows that helicopters responding to a ground emergency such as air ambulances may need to do so, but in this case compensation for any damage may be recoverable.
2007-08-14 04:25:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 0⤋
No, a helicopter should not land on your private property without your permission unless there is an emergency.
2007-08-15 17:11:29 · answer #5 · answered by AllGospelLyrics.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not just for "social" reasons, but certainly in an emergency, such as the aircraft having a problem or being forced down by weather, or for search & rescue purposes or an air ambulance etc. If it does happen you could always seek compensation for damage to a crop or livestock, if you feel so inclined, though most people would be glad to have helped.
2007-08-14 04:44:15 · answer #6 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the pilot is in difficulty he can land wherever there is a clear area if he has time.
Subsequently you would be entitled to compensation for any damage to the field, access and crops that may be incurred.
I expect you would rather this happen than have a few tons of aircraft and its associated fuel load being dumped on your living room.
2007-08-14 13:36:43 · answer #7 · answered by rookethorne 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I can land a Helicopter in your field while you are out, have a picnic and ruin your rhodedendrums just to annoy the hell out of you. I hope this answer has been helpful to you. Moral of the story is - grow a few trees in the middle so I cant carry out my dastardly plan.
2007-08-14 07:11:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Check with the FAA the Goverment Agency in charge of all things Air Craft related. They will be delighted to assisit you.
2007-08-14 08:32:03 · answer #9 · answered by reddcobalt07 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No moreso than they can drive a truck in your field without permission.
2007-08-14 09:00:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋