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Old 07-16-2015 | 02:16 AM
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bruceal
 
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I mention great pilots and Pattern because the FAI sequence eats up a lot of sky, as does a 42% plane. Yet we have NO issues with them. With FPV,even in this most appropriate place to fly, we've had people fly in no fly zones. I thought this thread was about "drones" and the problems they create for us hobbyists? I stand by any law that prevents people from flying over people and personal property. And I also stand against beyond VLOS flying, just like the AMA and FAA. My county in New York is just one of many looking to restrict the use of "drones" whether they are flown FPV or not. Right now our hobby is being painted with a very broad brush by politicians that don't even know what the AMA is. They get their info from the news media and make a case out of it. There was a case of contraband being dropped in a jail in Florida. Just another excuse to ban something. We need to educate the public and show them that model aviation is a safe, fun and educational hobby. More clubs should consider doing events for the public, and get some local politicians there too. I expect LCS to criticize me and I don't give a damn, I don't appreciate being baited.

Last edited by bruceal; 07-16-2015 at 04:10 AM.