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I would put "clearing a space or even making a concrete pad for a helicopter to land" and "checking cell phone coverage, if any" high on the list of first thing

by mrbill 13y ago

I would put "clearing a space or even making a concrete pad for a helicopter to land" and "checking cell phone coverage, if any" high on the list of first things to do.

Natsu 13y ago
I believe he already said there was cell coverage. As someone who can only dream about owning a private island, how big would a helipad have to be? And how much concrete would it take to make that sort of thing?
- mrbill 13y ago
  From http://www.txairlife.com/calling_airlife/call_build.htm http://www.txairlife.com/calling_airlife/call_build.htm for example: "* How large of a landing area is required for the helipad and where should it be located? The size of the helicopter’s primary approach area, departure area, landing area, and the obstructions must be taken into consideration before determining the location. The AirLIFE helicopter must have a landing area of 100’ x 100’. The takeoff and approach areas should also be 100’ x 100’ and clear of all obstructions. * What should the size of the helipad surface be, and how much weight should it support? The ideal size of the helipad surface should be 50’ x 50’, but can be as small as 40’ x 40’. The landing surface should be able to support the helicopter at it’s maximum gross weight of 9,300 lbs." Or take a look at http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/5-430-00-2/Ch13.htm http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/f..., "CHAPTER 13 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF HELIPORTS AND HELIPADS"
  - Natsu 13y ago
    Fascinating, thanks :)
arethuza 13y ago
This island for sale in Scotland appears to have a helipad next to the house (you can see it on one of the pics): http://www.privateislandsonline.com/islands/eilean-righ http://www.privateislandsonline.com/islands/eilean-righ

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I would put "clearing a space or even making a concrete pad for a helicopter to land" and "checking cell phone coverage, if any" high on the list of first thing

by mrbill 13y ago

I would put "clearing a space or even making a concrete pad for a helicopter to land" and "checking cell phone coverage, if any" high on the list of first things to do.

Natsu 13y ago
I believe he already said there was cell coverage. As someone who can only dream about owning a private island, how big would a helipad have to be? And how much concrete would it take to make that sort of thing?
- mrbill 13y ago
  From http://www.txairlife.com/calling_airlife/call_build.htm http://www.txairlife.com/calling_airlife/call_build.htm for example: "* How large of a landing area is required for the helipad and where should it be located? The size of the helicopter’s primary approach area, departure area, landing area, and the obstructions must be taken into consideration before determining the location. The AirLIFE helicopter must have a landing area of 100’ x 100’. The takeoff and approach areas should also be 100’ x 100’ and clear of all obstructions. * What should the size of the helipad surface be, and how much weight should it support? The ideal size of the helipad surface should be 50’ x 50’, but can be as small as 40’ x 40’. The landing surface should be able to support the helicopter at it’s maximum gross weight of 9,300 lbs." Or take a look at http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/5-430-00-2/Ch13.htm http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/f..., "CHAPTER 13 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF HELIPORTS AND HELIPADS"
  - Natsu 13y ago
    Fascinating, thanks :)
arethuza 13y ago
This island for sale in Scotland appears to have a helipad next to the house (you can see it on one of the pics): http://www.privateislandsonline.com/islands/eilean-righ http://www.privateislandsonline.com/islands/eilean-righ