This morning, for about 30-45 minutes, a helicopter was circling quite low over our house/property (about an acre). A few times they looked like they were going to land in the yard. I finally got nervous enough that I called the local police to see of they knew of anything happening (like an escaped convict or whatever). They said they'd check into it and call back. A few minutes later, they called back to say it was just the National Guard doing training exercises. Now what I'm wondering is, why would they choose to circle over a residential area, and specifically one house/property, instead of flying over a vacant field or airstrip or whatever?
2007-08-29 06:44:45 · 4 answers · asked by Starfall 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
There are certain restrictions in which helicopters especially military helicopters. If you live close to a post the training area could have been located close to your house. Sometimes they might have mechanical trouble with the aircraft and were put into a holding pattern to check and see if they had to do a EP( emergency procedure) . But chances are there is a training area near your neighborhood.
2007-08-29 06:56:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I guess it all depends on where you live. If you live close by to a Military Training range, then I guess it would be normal...
If you live in Eastern New Mexico, the Army is looking for a missing soldier right now...
2007-08-29 06:50:12 · answer #2 · answered by Dan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Possibly he was circling his own house and waving to his wife and kids. If they were just getting their flight hours.
2007-08-29 06:48:17 · answer #3 · answered by mnbvcxz52773 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Maybe it is just a cover, they wouldn't tell you if they were looking for someone on your property.
2007-08-29 06:48:20 · answer #4 · answered by Hello 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋