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List Of State laws Concerning Landing On Public Roads?
Ok, this may sound like an odd question but here it goes is there a list of
State laws Concerning Landing On Public Roads? The only one i have found is for Montana: The following is taken directly from the Montana Code; MCA 67-1-204 (3) Lawfulness of Flight and Landings: Aircraft landings and takeoffs from public roads in this state are lawful if proper safety precautions, as approved by the governing jurisdiction of the roads, are taken prior to the landing or takeoff, except as otherwise provided in this section. However, the local governing jurisdiction may not incur liability as a result of an approval under this subsection. |
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In California they'd probably get you for not passing a SMOG test
first. -Robert |
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In the UK, it's only legal to land on a road at night, in an emergency, and
if there is absolutely no alternative that would end in the same or better result... I'm suprised the US isn't the same... Matthew Walster "NW_PILOT" wrote in message news Ok, this may sound like an odd question but here it goes is there a list of State laws Concerning Landing On Public Roads? The only one i have found is for Montana: The following is taken directly from the Montana Code; MCA 67-1-204 (3) Lawfulness of Flight and Landings: Aircraft landings and takeoffs from public roads in this state are lawful if proper safety precautions, as approved by the governing jurisdiction of the roads, are taken prior to the landing or takeoff, except as otherwise provided in this section. However, the local governing jurisdiction may not incur liability as a result of an approval under this subsection. |
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On 12/9/2004 09:23, Matthew Walster wrote:
In the UK, it's only legal to land on a road at night, in an emergency, and if there is absolutely no alternative that would end in the same or better result... I'm suprised the US isn't the same... I don't have my book here at the moment, so I can't quote the specific FARs, but I think they say you must have permission before landing. Because all land is owned by someone (generally) you cannot land anywhere without permission. In an emergency, you can do whatever you deem necessary for the safety of the flight and people/property. There is a specific "catch-all" regulation which states that you cannot operate the airplane at an altitude such that you cannot make a safe landing in the event of a power failure. If you're flying over an area that doesn't include suitable landing sites, you need to be at an altitude that will allow you to glide to a suitable landing site (such that a landing would not cause undo damage to property, etc.) in the event of a power failure. |
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I don't know of such a FAR. I think its just the general private
property thing at the state level (once the plane touches the ground, its subject to local laws). However, the FARs do define an airport as "the place of intended landing". -Robert, CFI Mark Hansen wrote: I don't have my book here at the moment, so I can't quote the specific FARs, but I think they say you must have permission before landing. Because all land is owned by someone (generally) you cannot land anywhere without permission. |
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I don't have my book here at the moment, so I can't quote the
specific FARs, but I think they say you must have permission before landing. Because all land is owned by someone (generally) you cannot land anywhere without permission. There is no such FAR. As far as the feds are concerned, they don't care where you land (as long as it's a safe place to land). John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180) |
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"Mark Hansen" wrote in message ... On 12/9/2004 09:23, Matthew Walster wrote: In the UK, it's only legal to land on a road at night, in an emergency, and if there is absolutely no alternative that would end in the same or better result... I'm suprised the US isn't the same... I don't have my book here at the moment, so I can't quote the specific FARs, but I think they say you must have permission before landing. There is no such FAR. The FARs don't care where you land nor do they mention anything about permission. |
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"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message oups.com... In California they'd probably get you for not passing a SMOG test first. Actually, there was a guy I knew in Borrego Springs who made a habit of landing his Lancair on the road and taxiing to his house, but the sheriff finally ticketed him for operating a vehicle on public roads without tail lights and license. |
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"NW_PILOT" wrote in message news Ok, this may sound like an odd question but here it goes is there a list of State laws Concerning Landing On Public Roads? Basically, you are permitted to land anywhere you want unless it is prohibited. It is not just Federal and state laws; there are many local laws restricting where you can land an airplane. The Seaplane Pilots Association maintains a list of areas where seaplanes are prohibited, but I know of no such list of places where landings on roads are prohibited. |
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And remember, you may never legally land on a US Highway or Interstate
in any state. Here in Montana you don't need to contact anybody in advance of your landing although that's never a bad thing to do. NW_PILOT wrote: Ok, this may sound like an odd question but here it goes is there a list of State laws Concerning Landing On Public Roads? The only one i have found is for Montana: The following is taken directly from the Montana Code; MCA 67-1-204 (3) Lawfulness of Flight and Landings: Aircraft landings and takeoffs from public roads in this state are lawful if proper safety precautions, as approved by the governing jurisdiction of the roads, are taken prior to the landing or takeoff, except as otherwise provided in this section. However, the local governing jurisdiction may not incur liability as a result of an approval under this subsection. |
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