Beginner Fly Area

kvhung · Jan 17, 2017

Hi, All

I live in Pasadena area and want to find a safe and open space to do some beginner flight. Can anyone suggest any place? I am very much appreciated.

BD0G · Jan 17, 2017

Load Google Earth. Then put in your location . Then from there just zoom out from your area and move mouse around . You will see large open spaces at some point. Zoom in on them and Google Earth typically has the name of the park or location. Even big parking areas /lots after hours "may" be acceptable. Best to check B4UFLY app and airspace.io

halley · Jan 17, 2017

BD0G said:
You will see large open spaces at some point.

Large blue open areas are usually good but for advanced pilots only. Look for green ones if you're green. Gray ones with little airplane icons are not recommended.

BD0G · Jan 17, 2017

Gray ones with little airplane icons LOL!

Yeah that definitely where you dont want to fly. Without prior permission that is.

BadBob · Jan 18, 2017

BD0G said:
Gray ones with little airplane icons LOL!

Yeah that definitely where you dont want to fly. Without prior permission that is.

I thought that you were require to notify not get permission? Also I'm pretty sure they do not have the authority to deny Right?

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kvhung · Jan 18, 2017

Thanks all Great input, I will try google earth right away!!

BD0G · Jan 18, 2017

BadBob said:
I thought that you were require to notify not get permission? Also I'm pretty sure they do not have the authority to deny Right?

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Actually when you call to notify they can deny you flight in the area . It depends on what kind of air traffic that is scheduled. Its more often just a fact finding mission for them. They ask basic questions and you provide the answers.

BadBob · Jan 20, 2017

BD0G said:
Actually when you call to notify they can deny you flight in the area . It depends on what kind of air traffic that is scheduled. Its more often just a fact finding mission for them. They ask basic questions and you provide the answers.

You mean they can say no but do they really have the authority to deny? Also stupid is stupid and endangering aircraft, property and lives is against the law with any thing not just drones. So my point is for a personal helipad that is not used by any one else and they rarely fly. They will not take the chance on liability and tell you no any ways so what to do?

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BD0G · Jan 20, 2017

Well there are 2 helipads near my house within the 5 foot radius and if they have a CareFlight en route I am sure they would tell me no if I wanted to fly during that brief window. Very few CareFlight helicopeter arrivals so its not like its a regular occurrence.

I have already notified both facilities of my information and regular flights via standard mail. Used B4UFLY to determine which helipads were in my flight zone and tracked down contact information from there.

BadBob · Jan 21, 2017

BD0G said:
Well there are 2 helipads near my house within the 5 foot radius and if they have a CareFlight en route I am sure they would tell me no if I wanted to fly during that brief window. Very few CareFlight helicopeter arrivals so its not like its a regular occurrence.

I have already notified both facilities of my information and regular flights via standard mail. Used B4UFLY to determine which helipads were in my flight zone and tracked down contact information from there.

Good strategy and I like it!

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