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Man Tells Deputy He Flew Helicopter to Store to Avoid the Drive
The pilot was properly licensed and there were no violations or arrests, the Washington County Sheriff's Office said.
- On Aug 1, a 69-year-old Rosendale man landed a helicopter at Cabela in Richfield, Wisconsin, prompting The Washington County Sheriff to respond around 6 p.m. to the parking lot.
- The pilot told The Washington County Sheriff that "the drive was too long," calling the flight a "unique way to make a shopping trip to avoid all the roundabouts in front of Cabela."
- Officials determined the pilot was properly licensed and complied with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, landing safely and answering The Washington County Sheriff's questions about helicopter requirements.
- The Washington County Sheriff shared the incident on Facebook, stating "We can honestly say this isn't your everyday parking complaint," while posting body camera video on social media.
- Richfield sits approximately 30 miles northwest of Milwaukee, while the pilot flew about 50 miles from Rosendale by air, bypassing a drive that typically takes about 50 minutes by car.
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A 69-year-old Wisconsin pilot landed his helicopter in a Cabela’s parking lot for a shopping trip; deputies checked the flight and issued no citation
US News: A 69-year-old Wisconsin man turned a simple shopping trip into an unexpected aviation story when he flew a helicopter straight to a Cabela’s parking l.
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Wisconsin Man Flies Helicopter To Cabela's, Lands In Parking Lot Because 'The Drive Was Too Long'
A 69-year-old Wisconsin man recently drew the attention of bystanders, as well as the police, when he flew a helicopter to Cabela’s and landed in the parking lot because “the drive was too long.” On Saturday at around 6 p.m., a Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy was called to the Cabela’s in Richfield, Wisconsin, because someone […] The post Wisconsin Man Flies Helicopter To Cabela’s, Lands In Parking Lot Because ‘The Drive Was Too Long’ appeare…
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