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homebuilt UAV's?
http://aar400.tc.faa.gov/Programs/Fl.../reqcertop.htm
Ran across this, and a few other pages after a Google but haven't yet found an answer........ Some of the models planes are larger, faster, and more complex than some human carrying aircraft. The large scale B-52 with 8 turbines comes to mind. Just where is the line drawn - if it is at all - between an FAA regulated UAV and a model plane? Is it size, speed, weight, use (commercial/hobby), or autonomy that's the deciding factor? ======================== Leon McAtee |
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On 8 Oct 2005 09:18:09 -0700, "
wrote: http://aar400.tc.faa.gov/Programs/Fl.../reqcertop.htm Ran across this, and a few other pages after a Google but haven't yet found an answer........ Some of the models planes are larger, faster, and more complex than some human carrying aircraft. The large scale B-52 with 8 turbines comes to mind. Just where is the line drawn - if it is at all - between an FAA regulated UAV and a model plane? Is it size, speed, weight, use (commercial/hobby), or autonomy that's the deciding factor? ======================== Leon McAtee if australian regulations are a guide it is weight and location flown. |
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RC models such as the B-52 (which was an extraordinary effort, and not
your everyday RC model, BTW), I would not consider UAV's in the sense of UAV's. They remain in visual range of the pilot, which actually isn't very far. RC pilots are not a threat to "full size" aviation, unless someone is stupid enough to break the rules about flying too close to airports. John |
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RC pilots are not a threat to "full size" aviation, unless someone is
stupid enough to break the rules about flying too close to airports. John Hope I wasn't implying that R/C guys were a threat. that was most definatly not my intent. I'm more interested in the point where the FAA might be a significant concearn. What I have in mind is commercial venture using a 1/4 scale sized UAV used for aerial observation at ranges of 10 to 20 miles and elevations of up to 1000 ft AGL. Payload for video and radio link only needs to be about 2 to 3 lbs. The missions would be repetitive in nature and could possibly be flown autonomously. The UAV needed would be well under the #55 limit mentioned but would need to be operated out of visual sight. ================= Leon McAtee |
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There's an R/C airfield that is alarmingly close to the Van Nuys airfield in
SoCal. It is watched pretty closely, but I would hardly consider the R/C guys to not be a "threat". There have been incidents. You should see the place. Talk about "too close to airports". "John T" wrote in message ... RC models such as the B-52 (which was an extraordinary effort, and not your everyday RC model, BTW), I would not consider UAV's in the sense of UAV's. They remain in visual range of the pilot, which actually isn't very far. RC pilots are not a threat to "full size" aviation, unless someone is stupid enough to break the rules about flying too close to airports. John |
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Pete Schaefer wrote:
There's an R/C airfield that is alarmingly close to the Van Nuys airfield in SoCal. It is watched pretty closely, but I would hardly consider the R/C guys to not be a "threat". There have been incidents. You should see the place. Talk about "too close to airports". I used to fly at an uncontrolled where people would fly R/C at the airport. Nice Sunday afternoon, you'd have R/C's, gliders, sky divers, ag planes, and the odd helicopter. Kept life interesting. ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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bowman wrote:
Pete Schaefer wrote: There's an R/C airfield that is alarmingly close to the Van Nuys airfield in SoCal. It is watched pretty closely, but I would hardly consider the R/C guys to not be a "threat". There have been incidents. You should see the place. Talk about "too close to airports". I used to fly at an uncontrolled where people would fly R/C at the airport. Nice Sunday afternoon, you'd have R/C's, gliders, sky divers, ag planes, and the odd helicopter. Kept life interesting. What would have been more interesting would be to have a friend at their field with a transmitter while you fly patterns. Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired |
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"bowman" wrote I used to fly at an uncontrolled where people would fly R/C at the airport. Nice Sunday afternoon, you'd have R/C's, gliders, sky divers, ag planes, and the odd helicopter. Kept life interesting. It isn't that hard at a not-very-busy airport, to keep an eye out for "big planes" entering the pattern, and landing, when they do. It is a worthwhile trade-off for the RC'er, given the pavement and wide open spaces to enjoy! -- Jim in NC |
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Forgot to mention. In the US, the governing body Academy of Model
Aeronautics (AMA), designates 55# as the max wieght limit for model planes. This can be exceeded with a waiver, which is fairly easy to obtain. The other side of this coin is, membership isn't madatory. You can fly without AMA. Most people who belong to the AMA do it for the insurance. John |
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