I'm not sure what the rules are exactly in that respect, but I'll say
that it is far easier to crash a helicopter on your own land than to
hover above it. I suggest that, before you build a helicopter, you
get a copy of Coastal Search and Rescue helicopter computer game. The
demo is free and the flight model is very accurate. When you have
mastered flying that, go to a local helicopter school and take the
introductory helicopter lesson.

Once you do that, viewing the short helicopter video below is
required:
http://download.consumptionjunction....a/cj_13965.wmv

If you do the above before attempting your first solo flight in your
own homebuilt helicopter, you'll have a better chance of surviving.
But once you master the skills needed to fly the thing - Go for it.

Dennis.

"Chief McGee" wrote:

OK, here is the situation: Building an ultralight helicopter. If it comes
out to weight more than 254, can I legally fly it above my own land. I have
10 acres in the country, no ARSA, no controlled air space, no license. Can
the FAA tell me I can not hover it one foot off the ground if I am on my
land? How high up is mine? Just wondering.



Dennis Hawkins
n4mwd AT amsat DOT org (humans know what to do)

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