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Old August 21st 06, 04:39 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Dave S
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Default Power Lines..

Ron Natalie wrote:
Dan wrote:

I've seen power lines marked on sectionals. How high are the highest
major power transmission lines? They look quite high from the ground,
but there's not much to give perspective.

--Dan

Power lines are marked for use as visual landmarks, NOT as obstructions.


Agreed.. the right of ways are very distinctive when they head off
through forestland..

I live on the gulf coast, and pretty much the vast majority are 200 feet
or less. Crossing a major ship channel, or the mississippi, you may find
them up to 500 feet agl though, to allow ships to pass under.

Dave