Power Lines

[bosca]

Hi All,
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[Brian]

as far as I know, nothing is available and I think trying to map all the power lines would be a logistical nightmare as new lines are put up daily. Best idea is to always keep a good lookout.

[Disco]

I"d recon Ag pilots check out the job for powerlines and not rely on powerline charts..

[Tsemler]

Hi Kym,What do you class as low level?I recently changed homes for my gyro, the first thing I did was go on a familiarization flight of the area to learn of all the hazards. Talking to the local Ag pilots is a good idea as they will know of the ones that are the deadliest (such as ones strung from hill to hill, Which i think should be banned!)If your going to fly low over such an environment always do an upper level inspection first. (and make sure you"ve covered your **** legally) If transiting the area just fly higher simple... flying low isn"t worth the risk.I"ll be doubtful you"ll find a map available to the public, power companies and CASA probably wouldn"t release such a thing due to liabilty i would think.Oh and i was recently reading the latest CASA flight safety mag, and they reckon something like 75% of people that hit wires knew they were there.

[bosca]

Hi All,Just love debating those who not only put up barriers but are also negative thinkers.Mr Reid I am sure that the power companies have very detailed maps of their lines and as far as new lines,,where too apart to new mines that are being developed.

[Des Garvin]

Hi All PPL"s,

[Brian]

Hi All,Just love debating those who not only put up barriers but are also negative thinkers.Mr Reid I am sure that the power companies have very detailed maps of their lines and as far as new lines,,where too apart to new mines that are being developed.