What are the FAA specifications for a rooftop helipad?

blahblah99

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I'd like to know too.. I'm getting a helipad on my third floor mansion in my estate in a year or two.
 

olds

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Originally posted by: FleshLight
Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Why the fvck would you ask that here?

I don't know, I remember seeing a scammer here that flew helicopters for a living.

Oh.. That makes sense.
:roll:
 

her209

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Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Originally posted by: FleshLight
Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Why the fvck would you ask that here?
I don't know, I remember seeing a scammer here that flew helicopters for a living.
Oh.. That makes sense.
:roll:
It a trap to catch unsuspecting scammers who fly helicopters... duh.
 

Zebo

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I figure it's a local/state building code issue not FAA related even... of course you'd need to beef up trusses and load bearing walls where helipad is.
 

Specop 007

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It varies by the blade diameter and rotary load rating of the helicopter. In addition the immediate surrounding area (size dependent upon heli type as well) has to be properly established to handle side vectored currents from the downdraft as well.
 

aplefka

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Originally posted by: Specop 007
It varies by the blade diameter and rotary load rating of the helicopter. In addition the immediate surrounding area (size dependent upon heli type as well) has to be properly established to handle side vectored currents from the downdraft as well.

Are you a scammer that flies helicopters for a living by any chance?
 

FleshLight

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olds

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Originally posted by: aplefka
Originally posted by: Specop 007
It varies by the blade diameter and rotary load rating of the helicopter. In addition the immediate surrounding area (size dependent upon heli type as well) has to be properly established to handle side vectored currents from the downdraft as well.

Are you a scammer that flies helicopters for a living by any chance?

No but he stayed ay a Holiday Inn Express last night