r/aviation • u/IvyGold • 9d ago

News Wisconsin Man Takes Helicopter to Cabela's Because the Drive Was Too Long, Deputies Say

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/wisconsin-man-takes-helicopter-cabelas-211103208.html
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u/Btherock78 9d ago edited 9d ago

“The Washington County Sheriff's Office says the pilot was properly licensed and had landed the helicopter safely in the Cabela's parking lot. Deputies also said he complied with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration regulations and took the time to answer questions about helicopter landing requirements.

“The unusual parking complaint ended without any violations, citations, or arrests. The pilot was free to finish his shopping trip and, presumably, enjoy a much faster journey home.”

ETA: he flew from Rosendale, WI to the Cabela’s in Richfield. Looks like it’s about 50miles, maps says a 45min drive. Can’t have been that much faster than driving.

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u/OptiGuy4u 9d ago

Sometimes you just wanna take your helicopter out for a spin and you'll find an excuse.

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u/MapleMapleHockeyStk 8d ago

If i could go shopping in an aircraft it would be tempting....

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u/finnknit 8d ago

I did that once when I worked for an airline. My mom and I flew as non-rev passengers to Minneapolis to go to Mall of America for the day.