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Anybody here fly model aeroplanes?

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    #31
    Originally posted by Moscow Mule View Post
    TBH though, you live it he back of beyond, who will know?
    Researched it all, spoke to the CAA, sounded out other intersted parties and it seems there's a large underground scene going on regards FPV ad UAV flying.

    Bottom line for me? Fck the CAA and air law, I'll fly responsibly and keep any risk to a realistic minimum. Meanwhile I'll toe the line with basic RC flying as I gain experience and have a lot of fun doing it.
    Me, me, me...

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      #32
      Originally posted by Cliphead View Post
      Researched it all, spoke to the CAA, sounded out other intersted parties and it seems there's a large underground scene going on regards FPV ad UAV flying.

      Bottom line for me? Fck the CAA and air law, I'll fly responsibly and keep any risk to a realistic minimum. Meanwhile I'll toe the line with basic RC flying as I gain experience and have a lot of fun doing it.
      Yeah, it's a bit different for me, I live about 5 miles from Heathrow!
      ‎"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."

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        #33
        Originally posted by Moscow Mule View Post
        Yeah, it's a bit different for me, I live about 5 miles from Heathrow!
        Ouch! One hard and fast rule, not above 400ft AGL and you won't go wrong unless you're flying so close to approach and departure routes and you shouldn't be flying in controlled airspace anyway.

        Perhaps less then a hour's drive will get you sufficiently out of the way as to make it practical. Check out local flying clubs for starters.
        Me, me, me...

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