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3rdof5 replied to the thread Long range fliers - share your tips of flying long range?.I love this thread. Really we are talking about responsible and safe flight. It's irrelevant if it's manned or unmanned flight because ultimately, no flight is ever 100% safe. There is always risk. The real questions are, have all potential... -
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I'm a believer that BVLOS should be permitted for pilots with advanced certification under the following two conditions: A documented scene survey is performed along the proposed flight path. The flight path does not involve flying over a... -
Hi all... I was admitted to the hospital Friday after some mild chest pain. After all the tests, I'm headed into the OR for a triple bypass tomorrow morning.The prognosis is excellent, as i did not have a heart attack with damage to the heart...
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3rdof5 replied to the thread Long range fliers - share your tips of flying long range?.Transport Canada's laws are simliar to the FAA's, particularly regarding maintaining VLOS. I'd be lying if I said I've always maintained VLOS. I can say this much though, I have never flown BVLOS over populated areas, it's almost always over...
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I used to hand catch my Phantoms routinely if I was on dusty or sandy ground, but their landing gear were like two big handles, so it was much easier than the Mavic.