[TowerTalk] Tower planning

[Ron D. Rossi]

>>>Ed Sleight said:
>...
> However, there is another exception. Any natural environment ( read tree
> )
> which is equal to or higher than the tower negates the need to comply
> with the rule. And the tree does NOT have to belong to you. It could be
> on a neighbor's lot 500' away. One last thing, and of course it a no
> boner for airports like Atlanta, O'Hare, ect., but if the runway in
> question does NOT
> have an approved approach procedure which allows descent to less than
> 300', the rules are off also.

The full definitions are at http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/antenna/what.html I pulled 
the referenced quote from there...

"The following types of antenna structures are specifically exempted from the 
FAA notification requirements and FCC registration requirements.

   1.Any antenna structure that would be shielded by existing structures of a 
permanent and substantial character or by natural terrain or topographic 
features of equal or greater height, and would be located in the congested 
area of a city, town or settlement where it is evident beyond all reasonable 
doubt that the structure so shielded will not adversely affect safety in air 
navigation. ..."

I don't think a tree would be considered terrain. In any case it needs to be 
in "a congested area...".

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