On Sat, 08 Oct 2005 02:24:33 GMT, "COLIN LAMB"
wrote:

I found these questions quite funny because of the total divorcement
from reality that they represent.

Hey, I was the kid that aksed questions in school that made the teacher
wonder if they were in the right class so here goes:

1. If I built a large domed building, could I fly my helicopter inside
without a helicopter license? I know there is some debate about needing a
pilot license if you do not carry passengers - but in our state, at least,
you do need a pilot license to fly.

of course you could. but just touch one of the blade tips against the
surface of the building for just a moment and you'll know why people
call out "hey carumba". ...actually it will happen so fast that the
carumba part make never make it into the light of day.

2. Someone told me that if you dragged a rope behind an airplane and it
touched the ground at all times, you are not actually flying according to
the FAA. Unfortunately, I could not find this statement in the FAR. I
guess this might be answered by the question of needing a license to pilot a
tethered balloon (with passengers)?

ok an aircraft takes off at say 50 knots, climbs out at say 70 knots
and cruises at 100 to 120knots. and say you fly for one hour.
where are you going to find enough ground totally clear of powerlines,
fences and trees to be able to drag that rope without it snagging
something?
if you have such a space then it is probably so remote that you could
get away with it without anyone ever finding out. the first snag you
hit would sort you out well and truely though.


3. If I am in a glider connected to an airplane by a rope, and the pilot ot
the airplane controls where I go, and I never detach, why would I need a
glider license?

physics again comes to the rescue of the world in the face of this
lunacy. you obviously have not the faintest appreciation for the
turbulence of slipstreams, the dynamics of operating long winged
aircraft close to the earth's surface and a few other real world
considerations. ...lets just say that there is a lot for you to find
out :-)
go for it!

4. How high does Class A airspace extend?

to the top of the flyable atmosphere.

Hey, it is Friday. The first question popped up this afternoon during a
practice autorotation. All the way back from the airport, the questions
kept coming.

obviously you are taking some medication that you forgot that day :-)
try not to let it happen again.

Stealth Pilot
Australia