Recent content by kenm

Rob - thank you for the welcome! We had a good day yesterday, out in a large field, just outside of the nearest heliport radius. Surprisingly easy to maneuver for me, having never flown a four-rotor before. Fun doing figure 8’s, as well as ‘sliding’ it sideways from full forward speed. My...

Thank you, BDOG. Does anyone know of a written template for what to state on phone calls with airports / ATC? I’m curious if one call format is more efficient than another. I know you want to be succinct and direct in the information you are providing. Seems that a common approach is to...

Thanks for the replies and the welcomes. I really like the certified letter idea to the multiple heliports that surround us (one emergency room, one hospital, and one tv news station). I see nothing in the regs that should prevent this approach. Great idea.

Hi, All. 54 year old in Birmingham, Alabama here; aviation enthusiast with a little RC planes in my background. I bought a Mavic Air for my 17 year old son for Christmas this year (fly as hobby). He loves photography, and I thought this would be a great way to expand his passion for it...