Hmmm... Another: With the exception of events flown under official AMA Competition Regulations rules, pilot and pilot's helper(s) may stand at the flight line and fly powered models as close to themselves as desired outdoors, as long as minimum of 25 feet is maintained with all other individuals including pilots at the flight stations. Takeoffs and landings are expressly excluded from this 25 foot rule and afore mentioned minimums do not apply.

Wouldn’t it be easier…and better to just allow pilots to communicate and work out flight criteria as needed? Bottom line is that it really comes down to communication and consideration… Many times pilots have to make allowances for different skill levels, aircraft type and flying styles. Really shouldn’t be a big deal. If you don’t like what is going on beyond the flight-line, a short wait and it will soon be you turn. I have never seen a situation where pilots will not stand down or accommodate just about any situation, whether it is a maiden on a new turbine or a newbie’s first solo. What I have witnessed is the reluctance to communicate or make a nice request for a particular consideration.

Communication and consideration…bring people together…arbitrary and subjective rules divide.