Originally Posted by
porcia83
At the end of the day, it doesn't really matter what you or I call our flying machines
As far as keeping the discussions here on track it most certainly does.
Originally Posted by porcia83
I'm not splitting hairs when I say that Trappy was flying a fixed wing aircraft,
Splitting hairs? Out of context? Not telling the WHOLE story? Trappy was flying BLOS FPV. THAT is why he got the attention. NOT because he was flying fixed-wing. PERIOD.
Originally Posted by porcia83
The technology involved in the flight wasn't the issue, it was the way he was flying.
The technology ALLOWED him to fly in the way which caused the scrutiny. You know it, I know it, everyone knows it. Just more of your spin.
Originally Posted by porcia83
Did the charges from the FAA say anything about the technology involved in the flights, or did they focus on the flights themselves?
Did the judge who charged the drunk driver with DUI cite the liquor? NO, of course not! BUT, remove the alcohol, no DUI. Pretty easy concept for most to understand. 80 years of model aviation, no scrutiny, enter drone technology, scrutiny. Of course the FAA isn't going to go after the drones themselves.
Originally Posted by porcia83
The answer of course debunks the theory it was MR
WHAT MYTH? It's never been disputed that he was flying a DRONE!. (not to my knowledge anyway)
Keep on SPINNIN'!!
Astro