Helipads marked with "10" or "12"

[Deleted member 4644]

Looking at google images of Los Angeles, I see that many buildings have helipads with a 10 or 12 written on them. What does this mean?

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: LordSegan
Looking at google images of Los Angeles, I see that many buildings have helipads with a 10 or 12 written on them. What does this mean?

Size of the Helo allowed maybe?

 

[Deleted member 4644]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: LordSegan
Looking at google images of Los Angeles, I see that many buildings have helipads with a 10 or 12 written on them. What does this mean?

Size of the Helo allowed maybe?

That's what I am thinking.. maybe weight in tons? Or something.. anyways it seemed interesting..

 

[Heisenberg]

It's a weight limit for the pad, in thousands of pounds.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: Heisenberg
It's a weight limit for the pad, in thousands of pounds.

You were correct LordSegan!

Cheers Heisenberg :beer:

 

[zanieladie]

Thanks for the answer. Ya learn something new everyday. I'll keep this in mind if I need to land a helicopter in LA. (LOL)

 

[Yossarian]

it's the hour the helipad closes.

 

[HomeAppraiser]

Now I have to watch Skyscraper again.

 

[fitzov]

Originally posted by: Heisenberg
It's a weight limit for the pad, in thousands of pounds.

Can they tell how heavy they are by buoyancy or is it a guess?

 

[loic2003]

Originally posted by: fitzov

Originally posted by: Heisenberg
It's a weight limit for the pad, in thousands of pounds.

Can they tell how heavy they are by buoyancy or is it a guess?

You learn these things when you fly a chopper, obviously. Like if you're in a 20tonne truck or whatever. Basic, basic stuff.

 

[fitzov]

Originally posted by: loic2003

Originally posted by: fitzov

Originally posted by: Heisenberg
It's a weight limit for the pad, in thousands of pounds.

Can they tell how heavy they are by buoyancy or is it a guess?

You learn these things when you fly a chopper, obviously. Like if you're in a 20tonne truck or whatever. Basic, basic stuff.

That doesn't even attempt to answer the question. As far as trucks go they have weigh stations.

 

[wfbberzerker]

its how many helicopters can land there at once.

 

[wfbberzerker]

Originally posted by: fitzov

Originally posted by: loic2003

Originally posted by: fitzov

Originally posted by: Heisenberg
It's a weight limit for the pad, in thousands of pounds.

Can they tell how heavy they are by buoyancy or is it a guess?

You learn these things when you fly a chopper, obviously. Like if you're in a 20tonne truck or whatever. Basic, basic stuff.

That doesn't even attempt to answer the question. As far as trucks go they have weigh stations.

well its easy enough to weigh a helicopter, just fly it onto a scale. but, if i'm flying type x helicopter, i know how much it weighs, from the manual specs or whatever. then, i just have to think about how much whatever inside of it weighs, and how much the fuel weighs, which the helicopter specs should tell you.

 

[cirthix]

Originally posted by: wfbberzerker
its how many helicopters can land there at once.

on top of each other :evil:

 

[AdamSnow]

Originally posted by: wfbberzerker
its how many helicopters can land there at once.

 

[JDrake]

Anyone remember SimCopter? Omg that game rocked so hard

 

[WolverineGator]

It's the number of beers you're allowed to drink while waiting for your passengers.

 

[imported_LoKe]

Originally posted by: WolverineGator
It's the number of beers you're allowed to drink while waiting for your passengers.

 

[Yossarian]

Originally posted by: fitzov

Originally posted by: loic2003

Originally posted by: fitzov

Originally posted by: Heisenberg
It's a weight limit for the pad, in thousands of pounds.

Can they tell how heavy they are by buoyancy or is it a guess?

You learn these things when you fly a chopper, obviously. Like if you're in a 20tonne truck or whatever. Basic, basic stuff.

That doesn't even attempt to answer the question. As far as trucks go they have weigh stations.

They weigh them on big ass scales. That gives you the empty weight. Then before each flight the pilot has to figure out how much the fuel and cargo weighs and make sure it's within the manufacturer's limits. They also calculate where the center of gravity is to make sure it's within limits.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: WolverineGator
It's the number of beers you're allowed to drink while waiting for your passengers.

I like that one!

Cheers WolverineGator :beer:

 

[atybimf]

Originally posted by: joedrake
Anyone remember SimCopter? Omg that game rocked so hard

QFT

 

[iwearnosox]

It's a Jack Bauer thing.

 

[MazerRackham]

Originally posted by: joedrake
Anyone remember SimCopter? Omg that game rocked so hard

No way

CHOPLIFTER!!!!! Now THAT game brings back memories for me...

That and Moon Patrol! Holy crap I'm old!

I turn 32 next month! Ack!

 

[AlienCraft]

Originally posted by: Yossarian

They weigh them on big ass scales. That gives you the empty weight. Then before each flight the pilot has to figure out how much the fuel and cargo weighs and make sure it's within the manufacturer's limits. They also calculate where the center of gravity is to make sure it's within limits.

This goes for every aircraft as well. ESPECIALLY carrier launched.

 

[JDrake]

Originally posted by: MazerRackham

Originally posted by: joedrake
Anyone remember SimCopter? Omg that game rocked so hard

No way

CHOPLIFTER!!!!! Now THAT game brings back memories for me...

That and Moon Patrol! Holy crap I'm old!

I turn 32 next month! Ack!

But SimCopter was 3DDddD oooOo