On Thursday, February 6th we had a helicopter fly alarming low over our home early in the morning and thought it was a police or medical flight. Lo and behold it continued another 20+ times.
After some investigation, we found that someone at the school had approved the landing and takeoff of a charter helicopter service from the school parking lot (the school is getting paid for it) as an “experience” for a select few Phoenix Open patrons and it was to continue through the weekend.
What is a convenience for a select few is a disturbance to the nearby neighbors, a disruption of sports activities and a hazard to many as they fly dangerously low over a populated area and around power lines. The Sky Ranch Airport in Carefree would have been a more appropriate location for this.
If you were affected by this, we encourage you to file a complaint with the FAA and send your thoughts to the CCUSD governing board and superintendent to prevent future events like this from happening. Help keep Cave Creek peaceful and safe.
https://www.faa.gov/noise/inquiries
Jeff Fortney – [email protected]
Janet Busbee – [email protected]
Dan Moore – [email protected]
Jackie Ulmer – [email protected]
Brianna Walker – [email protected]
Bill Dolezol – [email protected]
G. Hollinger
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