Recent content by Donleyco

Huh? Response lacked instructions and creativity. Assume stick controls means rudder, but could be any other parameter (throttle, heading, battery voltage, pitch etc.). Download your FlightRecord. It is a CSV file. Set Google Earth Tools>Option to Decimal Degree and Units to Feet (or whatever...

A followup with my assessment of a National Park Service Drone Day. It seems highly unlikely that UAVs will ever be allowed in NPS lands. Yes, you can launch outside a park and then fly over a park. I consider this action unethical. It is doubtful pilots can get good images while maintaining...

Good thought. NPS typically prohibits ATV. There were 12 parks that allowed ATVs in 2013 and the list is shrinking. Still the remaining places make great candidates. Certainly the "solitude" goals of NPS are lost where ATVs travel. Got any preferences? Gateway National Recreation Area (NRA)...

Grand Canyon would be great this time of year...Sunny days, no rain. Wind could be an issue. The exposed promontory should decrease the higher winds aloft. https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/839111b09e737af0190a9d757139333698966e2333ceb812304863b078866b64 The Village is a mad house everyday...

Honored to have your reply after reading so many of your responses. Maybe the UK can lead the way.

Brings to mind H.L. Menchen.

Where would you like the first Drone day to be held?

Please ask them to inquire about who would be first contact.

And at which National Park should it be held?

First time poster, but long time reader of weekly summaries. A great community and fascinating posts. Read lots of discussion about restrictions in the National Park Service. Now is the time to ask for permission to fly on a limited basis. I suggest we request one day next year to fly in one...