Who has priority on a taxiway?

Vaughn Simon wrote:


So now the question. Who has priority on a taxiway? Surface traffic or
landing traffic?

Vaughn


Helicopters must avoid the flow of fixed wing traffic at all times.

Dave

On Nov 29, 12:11 am, Dave S wrote:
Vaughn Simon wrote:

So now the question. Who has priority on a taxiway? Surface traffic or
landing traffic?

Vaughn

Helicopters must avoid the flow of fixed wing traffic at all times.

Dave

Roger that, Dave - The choppers at our field use a right hand pattern
and are careful not to cause hiccups with fixed wing craft who cannot
maneuver like they do...
VAughn, unless the chopper declares he has to land on the taxiway
right now, you just continue on down the taxiway.....

However, at our field the choppers have been told they WILL use the
runway for all takeoff and landing movements and then hover taxi to
their hangar - NO direct takeoff from taxiways and ramps, period!
Even the police and ambulance choppers obey the rule...

denny

However, at our field the choppers have been told they WILL use the
runway for all takeoff and landing movements and then hover taxi to
their hangar - NO direct takeoff from taxiways and ramps, period!
Even the police and ambulance choppers obey the rule...

denny

I happen to think that is a dumb idea - especially the "hover taxi"
part. Helicopters should have separate parking/tiedown areas, and
avoid conflicting with fixed wing traffic. Once I was working on my
plane with the cowling removed when along came some military types in
a chopper - hovering down the taxiway, which was right in front of me.
They sent my cowling tumbling - which I did not appreciate at all.. I
gave 'em an extended one-finger salute.

The airport near my office makes many visiting choppers park on the
grass - and take off and land there directly, using non-conflicting
directions. Those folks based at this airport who have helicopters
with skids are obliged to use trailers for ground movement The
arrangement seems to work well.

David Johnson