RLHelicopter Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Can anyone answer: What is the Minimum flight altitude for an ENG helicopter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 there isnt one.. depending on the pilot and they're flying style, will depend on what altitude. here in Denver, most ENG pilot hover OGE so they are anywhere from 800 - 1500 ft AGL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeloPitts Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 800-1000 agl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoFlyer Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 I think they can hover at less then an inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delorean Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 No minimum except per their 135 OpsSpecs. No less than 500AGL usually, typically more like 700-800 for us. Minimums go up at night for us. It all depends on the angle of the shot needed and the altitude & angle to beam it back to the station; with the wind on top of it all, plus stacking with the other stations' helicopters. Finding that sweet spot determines the altitude as long as you're above the safe minimum for the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrilsekr Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 I think they can hover at less then an inch. Well, the good ones can... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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