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Originally Posted by SD_Phil
I know we have a few pilots on here. How much of a hazard would this thing be if built? I know it sits just outside whatever FAA height restriction zone exists so is this just a knee-jerk reaction by aviation authorities and the military or is there a genuine concern over something this tall being built? Obviously if it poses a genuine hazard it should be reduced in height (although again is there a significant difference between 1900ft and 1500ft or 1300ft?).
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knee jerk reaction for the most part, much easier to dodge a 1888 foot tower than a mountain... most problems would be in the short term as maps will need to be updated to display the hazard... although any pilot who actually earned his licence should be able to recognise and avoid such an obstacle beforehand.
I need to review my info, but i don't believe you are allowed to fly lower than 2000 over a city anyways, thats 112 feet of room at minimum. not much by aviations standards, but it should be enough, especially if a pilot sees the thing beforehand. even then, you are also suppost to keep a maximum hieght over an obstacle within a certain radius.
FAA prolley just doesn't want to deal with the inconviniance.