Why so many helicopter landings downtown lately?

[kaput]

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[chibwack]

I've always wondered if anyone was balled enough to own a heli. Bonus points if they land on the rooftop.

[Russo]

Hmm its prohibited to land on rooftops downtown, actually i believe its prohibited to fly downtown area, where is this helipad?

[Russo]

Originally posted by chibwack
I've always wondered if anyone was balled enough to own a heli. Bonus points if they land on the rooftop.

There are a few people that own helicopters, and i know couple (not personally) that fly to work, there is one guy that flies his to work in foothills area.

[lasimmon]

The helipad is about 25 meters from the south end of the peace bridge.

[Russo]

Originally posted by lasimmon
The helipad is about 25 meters from the south end of the peace bridge.

Ya just asked some one here at work, that location is been there forever, and that is the only pad that is certified for use in downtown area.

(I work for a major helicopter leasing/maintenance company here in Calgary)

[-relk-]

How much would a commute helicopter run ya?

[Darell_n]

There is a guy that flies to Tim Hortons for coffee in Cochrane. I've watching it a few times now.

[heinz256]

Originally posted by -relk-
How much would a commute helicopter run ya?

[Tram Common]

Originally posted by heinz256

[eblend]

Sorry to bother you, can't stand the transit or the car traffic, so decided that 4k per trip was worth it. I got HELOC so free moneyz!

[frozenrice]

Originally posted by Russo
there is one guy that flies his to work in foothills area.

It's probably the owner of Morrison Homes.

[beyond_ban]

That new southpointe Toyota / Scion dealer was also built with a helipad. I was wondering if the owner of Morrison Homes also owns that dealer. Must be nice ...

[Mitsu3000gt]

When I see them it's usually HAWCS headed to the NE.

[Vinman]

Originally posted by frozenrice


It's probably the owner of Morrison Homes.

Yup, and he's married to the chick from Van Halens video "Hot for Teacher'
Lifes rough

[AudiPWR]

Originally posted by -relk-
How much would a commute helicopter run ya?

Go big or go home...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Helic...item257823b209

[CanmoreOrLess]

Originally posted by Vinman


Yup, and he's married to the chick from Van Halens video "Hot for Teacher'
Lifes rough

God, she must be old.

[revelations]

Originally posted by -relk-
How much would a commute helicopter run ya?

1600-2000/hr is about what many light machines go for (eg B206, EC135).

[n1zm0]

^ I'd imagine all these ppl flying to work would more likely own a Robbie of some sort but who knows, some rich ppl here.

[Hallowed_point]

Originally posted by kaput
Maybe some rich oil exec keeps forgetting his blackberry at home?

If he owns a BB, he's taking the c-train not a helicopter