Best method of erecting a 50' wind mill

[AKwelder]

you say crane, try boom trucks. You might be able to find a boom truck service or have some one close who can borrow one.

You might look in to the weight, just the total liner footage times weight per foot. most crane hands want to know and figuring it out on your dime sucks

measure your work area, crane operators need to know the radius for the lifts

we just rented a 200 ton truck crane for 3 valves, 62,000 lbs at 45 feet each.

 

[archerm3]

OK not RC helos!!


Really? What kind you got...Police, EMS?

I fly EMS, have two coworkers, one with a pipeline patrol biz and one with an ag spray biz, another friend with a schweizer.

To the op, if you're serious, look up a helicopter charter company specializing in utility work, you might be surprised how affordable it might be, if it's fairly light.

 

[joes_427_vette]

Helo is definately not the answer. Imagine the wind, the helo wavering around and a couple poor souls trying to fit bolts into the legs while another party signals the pilot. The crane is so steady it can move all directions within a half an inch. Also the motor and fan could be lifted seperately if needed filled with oil and ready to go.
My son jumps out of good airplanes. I bet he would pay half the rental to have a crane ride to the top for maint. if the proper rigging was available.
Also lifting from a point 2/3 the way up would be less stressful on the tower. I have to check local rates but this is the best option. Only want to do this once without incident.