Recent content by Phlier

Costco usually has them in stock, although I haven't seen them stock the "fly more" kit. Definitely worth checking out!

Outstanding, that's just what I was hoping.

Gents, I just haven't had the chance to work my way through all 51 pages of this thread yet, so I apologize if this has already been asked/answered... I had cataract surgery last year. My eyes are now fixed at infinite focal distance; I have no "accommodation", which is the ability to refocus...

That would fall under the exceptions clause. :) But without proper radio training, I'd be willing to bet that ATC guys aren't gonna want drone pilots transmitting except in very rare circumstances.

Pilot license training includes radio phraseology to be used with air traffic control and appropriate radio usage. Maybe someday the FAA will include that training with some form of UAV license. Until then, ATC is going to want drone operators to listen only.

Completely agree. Apply the Theory of The Perfect Husband: "Listen, but *never* speak." Chances are extremely thin that the tower will ever want you to say a word on the radio. Unless you are an appropriately licensed pilot and operating a registered aircraft (one that has an "N" number), it...

Ya know, I think there might be a post in here from a guy like that. He wasn't really too interested in getting all debate-y, though; just dropped a quick opinion and hastily left. Kinda like spraying lighter fluid on the bbq. ;)

If I was as gifted at writing as lisadoc, the above is exactly what I would've posted. I've had three laser incidences on landing at night, and I'll tell you, they are a far, far greater risk to aircraft than drones.

I literally laughed out loud at that one. Man, if we were allowed to have signatures on this forum, that would be mine. Giving due credit, of course. Thanks for the chuckle this morning.. it was needed.

That's all true, but a lot of times bird strikes will happen at what we call "out stations", where there is no company employed mechanic. This means we have to call out a mechanic on call (who has up to an hour to report to the aircraft) to do the necessary damage inspection, and wipe the...

A State Farm drone insurance policy is far better than DJI Refresh, and cheaper as well. Guys are getting them for 65 bucks per year. Do a search for posts on it. Think you'll like what you find.

Love the way you think.

If they really want to get ahold of you, they'll call back. They are nothing if not persistent. Don't call them back, wait for them to call you. Phone calls are usually ok. Letters in the mail, however, usually aren't.

Yup. I'd be willing to bet that's the problem.

I like to do stuff without reading the manual on a lot of things, but the Mavic isn't one of them. The Mavic is definitely one of those things where you really *need* to RTFM. Twice.