In your last post
You said....
"then just overflying your property below 500 ft is perfectly legal and not trespass. Regulated airspace begins as soon as you leave the ground. Not 500 ft."
Please review the following....
14 CFR 91.119 - Minimum safe altitudes
You disagreed with my assertion citing U.S. vs. Causby, which doesn't disagree with my simple statement...then supported my assertion that homeowners do have some recourse regarding the airspace above their property.
Everyone has an opinion. Including Steve and that's fine. Noone is always right....not JKD, not Steve.
You seem to assert that your opinions (backed by "your" evidence) provide fact. That's a common mistake. http://www.angriesout.com/right.htm
Do you need FAA or Federal government permission to add an antenna to your rooftop or build a taller storage shed on your property...or add a second floor? Would you fear the government's legal action if you did any of these even though they may extend further into the airspace above your property?
My assertion is there is a gray area....yours seems to be there is not.
I say property owners do have some legal recourse in some situations involving activity directly over their property according to current law and their apparent enforcement.
If a news station hovers a helicopter over your home and disturbs your peace on an ongoing basis, you can ask for relief through local courts.
The beauty of forums is we get so many differing views.
You said....
"then just overflying your property below 500 ft is perfectly legal and not trespass. Regulated airspace begins as soon as you leave the ground. Not 500 ft."
Please review the following....
14 CFR 91.119 - Minimum safe altitudes
You disagreed with my assertion citing U.S. vs. Causby, which doesn't disagree with my simple statement...then supported my assertion that homeowners do have some recourse regarding the airspace above their property.
Everyone has an opinion. Including Steve and that's fine. Noone is always right....not JKD, not Steve.
You seem to assert that your opinions (backed by "your" evidence) provide fact. That's a common mistake. http://www.angriesout.com/right.htm
Do you need FAA or Federal government permission to add an antenna to your rooftop or build a taller storage shed on your property...or add a second floor? Would you fear the government's legal action if you did any of these even though they may extend further into the airspace above your property?
My assertion is there is a gray area....yours seems to be there is not.
I say property owners do have some legal recourse in some situations involving activity directly over their property according to current law and their apparent enforcement.
If a news station hovers a helicopter over your home and disturbs your peace on an ongoing basis, you can ask for relief through local courts.
The beauty of forums is we get so many differing views.