Had a visit today, regarding flying.

[Ramjam61]

This morning I decided to fly my Air 2 at my usual ( near home ) spot. Whilst flying I noticed a man walking straight towards me, quite smartly dressed for the muddy fields. I landed and waited for him to approach, I noticed he had an id badge. The conversion went something like this.
Me "good morning"
Him "can I ask you what you are doing?"
Me " flying my quad"
Him "are you Mr Scott"
Me " yes, I presume you are part of Airport security as you know my name. You will also be aware that atc know I'm flying here. I am also around 500m outside of the flight restriction zone.
We then had a conversation about my Air 2 and it's operational safety features. He asked me some questions relating to the operation of my aircraft. I was asked to show him the registration number on the drone, and also asked to provide evidence of my flyer id. No problem, I logged into my BMFA account and showed him all my details.
He then asked me if he could have a flight with it.
Me "Absolutely not, unless you can provide your flyer id and insurance, I am responsible for this aircraft and don't just hand it over to anyone.
Him " I'm glad to hear it. Carry on and enjoy your hobby ". Off he went.
This has been a first, but not unexpected. I seem to have dealt with the situation in a way that satisfied him.

 

[Rchawks]

Image of Men in black.?

 

[dirkclod]

Seems like he was doing his job and you handled it well.

 

[NeverCrash(lied)]

Well done Ramjet! But so we don’t mislead anyone, you can let an unregistered novice fly under your supervision. But good call playing it super conservative!

 

[Rchawks]

I've read a couple of horror stories about letting someone you don't know at the sticks.
A L?t of money up there buzzing around.

 

[zeusfl]

They are getting more piky !!!

 

[THE CYBORG]

You handled it well

 

[old man mavic]

well handled ,a couple of points you did not have to show him your OP ID or flyer ID it is only the police who can ask for them, so they can check them ,not saying you did wrong ,but with regards to asking you to let him fly your drone, your answer was a masterstroke , as he was testing you to see what you were going to say or do and you were correct that in order to fly legally in the UK then you do need a flyer ID

 

[Ramjam61]

Many thanks for all your comments chaps. I think the really important factor here is, knowing you are flying legally. So my day wasn't spoiled (well apart from our wild weather at the moment) by the visit.

 

[itsneedtokno]

Great story, awesome outcome!

 

[Juggler]

Easy you passed the attitude test.....well done