Posted on 08/04/2026 6:32:00 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
RICHFIELD, Wis. — A 69-year-old man flew a helicopter from the Rosendale area to a Cabela’s store in Richfield on Saturday evening because “the drive was too long,” the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said.
A sheriff’s deputy responded about 6 p.m. to a report that a helicopter had landed in the Cabela’s parking lot in the Village of Richfield.
The deputy contacted the pilot, a 69-year-old Rosendale man, who said he had flown to the sporting goods store. The drive from Rosendale to Richfield takes about 50 minutes.
The sheriff’s office said the pilot was properly licensed, landed safely and complied with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration regulations. He also answered the deputy’s questions about helicopter-landing requirements.
“We can honestly say this isn’t your everyday parking complaint,” the sheriff’s office said.
No arrests were made, and no violations were issued.
Don’t be an asshole. I was just asking a question.
My Mom loves the place - but she cooks for her church functions for 80-100 people at a crack.
I have no need for a 55 gallon drum of pickles, though some people do, I guess. ;)
Good prices for adult beverages I hear. Maybe that’s REALLY why Dear Old Mom is there every week? LOL! (J/K)
,,, this is the spirit that’s going to build the nation.
John Travolta maintains a private aviation estate in Ocala, Florida, known as Jumbolair Aviation Estates, which features a 7,500-foot private runway extending directly to his home.]
Right behind the old Winn Dixie at the intersection of 326 and 301/
But look what happened in Pensacola on I 10 yesterday morning. Video is pretty cool. Nice limbo under the highway sign.
Just read that the flight instructor/pilot was 21.
https://weartv.com/news/local/small-plane-makes-emergency-landing-on-i-10-east-in-escambia-county
Yes! It happened near here!............
§ 91.119 Minimum safe altitudes: General.
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an aircraft below the following altitudes:...
My FAR 91.119 trumps your unfounded rumor.
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