São Paulo, one of the largest and most congested cities in Brazil, is known to be the ‘ Helicopter Capital of the World’, where it has been estimated that there is one helicopter per 17,000 people! Helicopters can certainly fly over cities and they do so on a regular basis.
Are Helicopters Allowed to Fly Over Cities? So why exactly do helicopters fly over urban landscapes and what are the rules when it comes to them doing so? In the United States, what does the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) say is the proper way for rotary-wing aircraft to fly over cities? What do pilots need to be aware of when flying between buildings? This article seeks to answer these questions. Apart from Police and Medical helicopters which have exemptions, most helicopters need to maintain at least 1000ft above the highest obstacle within a 2000 foot radius from the helicopter. Most helicopters flown over cities will belong to law enforcement, medical, news, tourism, or corporate VIP flights. We often hear complaints within our communities that aircraft, including helicopters, should not be able to fly so low and disturb the public peace. Many people have complained about the proximity of helicopters to their homes in urban areas, largely due to the noise. It may have been incredibly close and loud, or it may have been far away in the distance. While strolling on the sidewalk in your home city, you may have occasionally looked up to see a helicopter flying over you.
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