[Mpls] Helicopters and Art

[Michael Atherton]

Chris Johnson wrote:

> I've got news for you and for the 911 dispatcher.  99.99% of 
> the time, local authorities have zero ability or authority 
> over air traffic. As long as aircraft are flying within the 
> federal regulations promulgated by the FAA in response to 
> laws passed by Congress, they can pretty much do as they wish. 
> Art has almost nothing to do with it.  No matter where you 
> live in this county, with some few exceptions, I can fly a 
> helicopter over your house as long as I fly within the federal 
> regulations.  Noise is not generally one of the considerations, 
> although all pilots are encouraged to fly in a courteous 
> and considerate manner to those on the ground -- or as we 
> used to say "fly friendly."

What a great insight, people are free to be rude and inconsiderate.

> You live in a city.  Sometimes it's going to be noisy when 
> you do not want it to be.  If you want almost guaranteed peace 
> and quiet, go live in the boondocks.  But even there, you might 
> get the occasional aircraft, sorry.

I've already moved to the boondocks to avoid helicopters. 
I guess it's just a matter of perspective.

Michael Atherton
Prospect Park