Originally Posted by
DeferredDefect
In aviation, the right of way goes to the less manoeuvrable aircraft.
Powered aircraft give way to gliders, gliders give way to balloons, etc.
In the case of models and other UAV's, though, it doesn't hold up. A jetliner on approach doing 200 knots is simply not going to see a Phantom until it hits it. See and avoid goes out the window for the full-scale pilot, so it's only appropriate that model pilots stay clear to begin with.
My personal code is that If there's even a chance of conflict, don't fly your models there. Period.
If it's an unfamiliar field, bring a spotter, and get out of the way if you hear a Lycoming!
You are correct. I think Sport was joking in his post. First of all the drone pilot was wrong on all counts. First flying within 5 miles of an airport. Second, flying around 1000ft altitude, Third, de did not contact the control tower for clearance, forth, creating a hazard to a full scale plane. It is the people that do not know the rules, no other excuse.