Videographer filming for a video brochure for the golf course or a
gated community, then? Or photographer for the same?

Stan is probably correct in his assumption that it was a joyrider. I'm
just trying to determine if there could possibly be a legitimate reason
for the pilot to be doing that at all, and I have to wonder if Stan did
the same, or if he just saw something and immediately concluded the
pilot was totally wrong.

Linc

Biff Tannen wrote:
On 24 Nov 2006 06:04:18 -0800, "Linc" wrote:


Stan Switek wrote:
On 23 Nov 2006 05:59:55 -0800, "Linc" wrote:

Are they broadcasting a competition from that course, soon? They always
seem to show helicopter views of the hole being previewed. It gives a
great idea of the length, the lay, the position of the obstacles and
the position of the hole on the green in about 5-10 seconds, and it
always appears to be done from treetop level.

Linc
No.... This was buzz job plain & simple. But even it was, TV is not
exempt from the FAR's.

If it was TV, then like Kevin said, I would've expected they would
discuss their plans with the FSDO to head off complaints. Of course, I
would also expect a notice by the course to the nearby homeowners.

Linc

Any of us that have flown over a golf course knows that most course
lay outs, for the purpose of TV fliming, would allow approaches &
departures along the fairways till a safe altitude is reached. I see
no need to fly over homes at low level. Doing so only invites trouble.

I know the course in question. The PGA, LPGA, Champions & Nationwide
Tours do not play there. It is a private course near the beach
surrounded by residential homes. Very expensive homes.