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So Will It Take A Distaster Before We Ban These Pointless Things?
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I'm not sure they would cause a disaster. Even if ingested into the engine, it probably wouldn't weigh more than a bird and in any case, planes can take off and land on one engine.
Might cause a bit of inconvenience.
As for useless.....they're being used for Ariel surveys, building inspections (much safer than ladders / platform lifts / cherrypickers). It's just a few nutters who need controlling, so lets not prosecute the masses of sensible users for a few eeejits.
Might cause a bit of inconvenience.
As for useless.....they're being used for Ariel surveys, building inspections (much safer than ladders / platform lifts / cherrypickers). It's just a few nutters who need controlling, so lets not prosecute the masses of sensible users for a few eeejits.
this is one answer: http://
One day last week i was 'buzzed' by one a couple of times in Reculver Park, once quite close. I couldn't see who was flying it 'til I got to the Car Park when I clocked a guy sat on the rear load area of an estate car with a remote control. I put the dogs in the car sat tight and waited. After about 15 minutes he landed it in the Car Park, sadly just as I was pulling out, he won't be flying it again.
He was not a happy bunny, called the Police, I've not heard anything so far. ;o)
“…it probably wouldn't weigh more than a bird…”
Captain Chesley Sullenberger knows all about birds striking an aircraft, Zacs:
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I agree that a drone is unlikely to affect more than one engine. However, that is not the half of it. A jet engine ingesting a sizeable metal object would probably suffer serious damage. With a bit of luck it might only cause a bit of inconvenience. But the damage may lead to a fire (jet engines "surge" when the airflow through them is interrupted) or loss of control mechanisms which might bring the aircraft down. Any activity that jeopardises the safety and integrity of an aircraft is best avoided especially when it is totally unnecessary.
Captain Chesley Sullenberger knows all about birds striking an aircraft, Zacs:
https:/
I agree that a drone is unlikely to affect more than one engine. However, that is not the half of it. A jet engine ingesting a sizeable metal object would probably suffer serious damage. With a bit of luck it might only cause a bit of inconvenience. But the damage may lead to a fire (jet engines "surge" when the airflow through them is interrupted) or loss of control mechanisms which might bring the aircraft down. Any activity that jeopardises the safety and integrity of an aircraft is best avoided especially when it is totally unnecessary.
err indoors was telling me about some Kn0bedski flying one about over the golf course whilst she was walking the dogs. I'm thinking of going over with one of these: http://
We could do with getting rid of one or two "drones" on the Bank. (^_*)
The airborne types need proper legislation and licenced operatives, drone zones for pleasure flying, not just relying on current commercial aircraft rules and regs. but a specific set of enforceable guidelines and laws. Nice one Baldric, a year or so ago a close neighbour thought it was good fun to fly one over the rooftops nearby. I waited and waited with my 22 air rifle but he never did overfly our property. He must have known. :))
The airborne types need proper legislation and licenced operatives, drone zones for pleasure flying, not just relying on current commercial aircraft rules and regs. but a specific set of enforceable guidelines and laws. Nice one Baldric, a year or so ago a close neighbour thought it was good fun to fly one over the rooftops nearby. I waited and waited with my 22 air rifle but he never did overfly our property. He must have known. :))
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