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    No matter how cocky you'll get, eventually your going down. - pilot failure : crash

    I spent an hour blocking this shot. Before I recorded it I checklisted as many obstructions and potential problems as I could find, including hidden branches, interference from the steel structure, and that nasty length of chain hanging from the far side of the decking. There was also a...
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    No matter how cocky you'll get, eventually your going down. - pilot failure : crash

    Perhaps I wasn't making myself clear. I didn't mean you should ride or fly "afraid". The idea is to familiarize yourself with as many "what-ifs" as possible prior to your ride/flight. It's actually a form of meditation or visualization. The purpose of the exercise is to see the ride/flight in...
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    No matter how cocky you'll get, eventually your going down. - pilot failure : crash

    When I began riding motorcycles back in the early 70's I received a bit of advice that has stayed with me to this day. The dealer I purchased my first bike (a '73 Honda CB450 twin) from said, "ride like you're convinced that every car on the road wants to kill you.". I still ride this way, and I...
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    MAVIC FLY AWAY AND DJI CASE ANALYSES

    Hey, amigo, are you telling me you wouldn't get thrown in the slammer for flying where you did?
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    Part 107 Certified

    Part 107 Certified
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    MAVIC FLY AWAY AND DJI CASE ANALYSES

    Just curious why you chose the flight path you took. Wasn't there any Class B airspace you could've flown over?
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    I found this scary and humorous screen on the Litchi app website

    I searched but couldn't find a place that sells it online. Can you tell me where to look?