Another Drone Pilot does it Again
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It's simple mathematics. I know the exact altitude that I am ASL, so therefore, I subtract my ASL. Why use ASL...well, If I were an actual pilot in an airplane, I'd use both, MSL, as well as ASL, to keep track of how high AGL, I were actually flying. Being that land mass varies, as you fly over it. Well, same with an rc airplane, except, I don't fly CC, but instead, vertically above me, were the land isn't dramatically varying. So again, just a matter of simple mathematics. Well, hope that helps you out?! Have a pleasant day!
It's your lie so you can tell it any way you want. I do have an airman certificate and the training that it requires plus I've worked in the aviation and air traffic control industry for many years. There is only one thing you are more full of than yourself so you too sir, have a nice day.
Frank
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Boy you 1/4 scale Cub flyers that fly the pattern really do want the club field all to yourself......................... no quad copters, or other FPV, no gliders, no turbine jets, no aerobatic pattern flying......................... just round and round we go, all below 400' as that is as far as the cataracts let you see.
(BTW as for full disclosure I am 66 years old and do fly 1/4 scale warbirds)
(BTW as for full disclosure I am 66 years old and do fly 1/4 scale warbirds)
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Boy you 1/4 scale Cub flyers that fly the pattern really do want the club field all to yourself......................... no quad copters, or other FPV, no gliders, no turbine jets, no aerobatic pattern flying......................... just round and round we go, all below 400' as that is as far as the cataracts let you see.
(BTW as for full disclosure I am 66 years old and do fly 1/4 scale warbirds)
(BTW as for full disclosure I am 66 years old and do fly 1/4 scale warbirds)
Knowing what type of war birds you like the most check out calendar number 3.
http://www.warbirddepot.com/desktop_calendars.asp
Frank
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Hey Brad,
Knowing what type of war birds you like the most check out calendar number 3.
http://www.warbirddepot.com/desktop_calendars.asp
Frank
Knowing what type of war birds you like the most check out calendar number 3.
http://www.warbirddepot.com/desktop_calendars.asp
Frank
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Boy you 1/4 scale Cub flyers that fly the pattern really do want the club field all to yourself......................... no quad copters, or other FPV, no gliders, no turbine jets, no aerobatic pattern flying......................... just round and round we go, all below 400' as that is as far as the cataracts let you see.
(BTW as for full disclosure I am 66 years old and do fly 1/4 scale warbirds)
(BTW as for full disclosure I am 66 years old and do fly 1/4 scale warbirds)
Originally Posted by [email protected]
tell the hobby shops to stop seeling the drones or u will stop buying from them
#208
Originally Posted by [email protected]
tell the hobby shops to stop seeling the drones or u will stop buying from them
what they can or can't sell. Nor would I not by from a store if it was in my best interest to do so just because I don't like what
they sell.
#209
Parkzone Radian with camera:drone
Parkzone Radian without camera:Not a drone
Extra 300 without camera:Not a drone
Extra 300 with Camera: drone
Senior Telemaster towing up a sailplane: drone
Sailplane being towed by Senior Telemaster:Not a drone
Senior Telemaster doing an egg drop: drone
We may need to compromise on what qualifies as a drone to make certain what does qualify as a "model airplane".
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Here are some of the concerns I would have based on the information available so far...IF max is flying in the area pictured from phlpsfrnk's post, and based on his answer to my question to him earlier I think he IS operating there, he is a) operating in a Victor airway. b) several of the videos show the Radian flown either above clouds or in poor visibility. That would make it even tougher for a full sized plane or helicopter to see (and avoid). I fly for a living...this situation gives me the willies...if I operated in that area I would be concerned enough as a professional pilot to have it investigated further officially. With the data so far it seems pretty irresponsible and potentially dangerous. Scotty max...just my 2c.
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My definition of a drone is "any unmanned aircraft that performs a job, duty, or task" . This would mean airial photography, video recording, moving objects from point A to point B, etc. Writing regulations that would define those tasks maybe be tricky but not impossible.
Parkzone Radian with camera:drone
Parkzone Radian without camera:Not a drone
Extra 300 without camera:Not a drone
Extra 300 with Camera: drone
Senior Telemaster towing up a sailplane: drone
Sailplane being towed by Senior Telemaster:Not a drone
Senior Telemaster doing an egg drop: drone
We may need to compromise on what qualifies as a drone to make certain what does qualify as a "model airplane".
Parkzone Radian with camera:drone
Parkzone Radian without camera:Not a drone
Extra 300 without camera:Not a drone
Extra 300 with Camera: drone
Senior Telemaster towing up a sailplane: drone
Sailplane being towed by Senior Telemaster:Not a drone
Senior Telemaster doing an egg drop: drone
We may need to compromise on what qualifies as a drone to make certain what does qualify as a "model airplane".
A drone is an unmanned aircraft of any size or purpose that is either remote controlled or operating autonomously.
The military uses drones. Model aircraft of all types (even free-flight rubber band powered) are drones. Section 366 of the 2012 FAA Modernization Act differentiates model airplanes from drones by special definition. To wit:
(c) MODEL AIRCRAFT DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘model aircraft’’ means an unmanned aircraft that is—
(1) capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere;
(2) flown within visual line of sight of the person operating
the aircraft; and
(3) flown for hobby or recreational purposes.
It is a model airplane and free from FAA regulation if it meets this definition and satisfies the terms of the special rule for model aircraft (section 336).
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Here are some of the concerns I would have based on the information available so far...IF max is flying in the area pictured from phlpsfrnk's post, and based on his answer to my question to him earlier I think he IS operating there, he is a) operating in a Victor airway. b) several of the videos show the Radian flown either above clouds or in poor visibility. That would make it even tougher for a full sized plane or helicopter to see (and avoid). I fly for a living...this situation gives me the willies...if I operated in that area I would be concerned enough as a professional pilot to have it investigated further officially. With the data so far it seems pretty irresponsible and potentially dangerous. Scotty max...just my 2c.
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There's no airport within 7 miles of me and the one that is, is a very small airport. What we've got here, is a failure to communicate!
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I see that there are people here, that are very quick to make assumptions, rather than knowing facts. Would it not occur to some of you naysayers, that during my time of high flying adventures, that I would've gotten to know the local airport officials, Fire Chiefs,Park Officials and other important officials in and around my area and they of me and what I do? You naysayers, should do like others, who know potential when they see it, and follow me,(like many others, like Perlan Project), also do, on twitter! Now, lets all enjoy what we do best and keep things, nice and friendly. Remember...I can make your club, or I can break it!
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I see that there are people here, that are very quick to make assumptions, rather than knowing facts. Would it not occur to some of you naysayers, that during my time of high flying adventures, that I would've gotten to know the local airport officials, Fire Chiefs,Park Officials and other important officials in and around my area and they of me and what I do? You naysayers, should do like others, who know potential when they see it, and follow me,(like many others, like Perlan Project), also do, on twitter! Now, lets all enjoy what we do best and keep things, nice and friendly. Remember...I can make your club, or I can break it!
Now I have a question for you, I did look at your profile, it shows you are in Lewiston, PA. My question, in all of your posts, it shows your location in the same town I live in, Lapine OR? So if you live in my town I should possibly know you right? If not, the why do you have 2 different locations on RCU?.
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Here are some of the concerns I would have based on the information available so far...IF max is flying in the area pictured from phlpsfrnk's post, and based on his answer to my question to him earlier I think he IS operating there, he is a) operating in a Victor airway. b) several of the videos show the Radian flown either above clouds or in poor visibility. That would make it even tougher for a full sized plane or helicopter to see (and avoid). I fly for a living...this situation gives me the willies...if I operated in that area I would be concerned enough as a professional pilot to have it investigated further officially. With the data so far it seems pretty irresponsible and potentially dangerous. Scotty max...just my 2c.
Frank
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I hereby define drone to be:
1.) Any remotely piloted or autonomous aircraft used as a target vehicle
2.) Any remotely or autonomous piloted aircraft armed with a weapons system.
3.) Any remotely or autonomous piloted aircraft flown by military or government or organizations hired by military or government for surveillance purposes.
That is as good as anybody else' definition.
1.) Any remotely piloted or autonomous aircraft used as a target vehicle
2.) Any remotely or autonomous piloted aircraft armed with a weapons system.
3.) Any remotely or autonomous piloted aircraft flown by military or government or organizations hired by military or government for surveillance purposes.
That is as good as anybody else' definition.
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Just saw this story in area news. Seems like this school club was trying to do things responsibly, and for educational purposes. I do think there needs to be a place for all this new technology in our science programs and as a country. Never a good idea to squelch innovation etc... I do think the definitions of the rules etc... need to be made simple and clear, with leeway for schools, and hobbyist.
Here are the two links to the story:
http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/11/...-and.html?rh=1
http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/11/...e-program.html
Here are the two links to the story:
http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/11/...-and.html?rh=1
http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/11/...e-program.html
#222
So where is it written that he should avoid the airway's? They are not really used much for VFR flight so air travel at that altitude would be small during a clear day. VFR pilots will use any VOR rou8t that they find convenient. In fact I would often avoid them as there is a little more traffic.
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I see that there are people here, that are very quick to make assumptions, rather than knowing facts. Would it not occur to some of you naysayers, that during my time of high flying adventures, that I would've gotten to know the local airport officials, Fire Chiefs,Park Officials and other important officials in and around my area and they of me and what I do?
Frank
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So where is it written that he should avoid the airway's? They are not really used much for VFR flight so air travel at that altitude would be small during a clear day. VFR pilots will use any VOR rou8t that they find convenient. In fact I would often avoid them as there is a little more traffic.
Frank
#225
Short get off your high horse and understand we need less rules not more.