Recent content by flatfive

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    Section 333 exemption - training program

    That makes perfect sense. It is quite an expense to stay current, and has more sting when you don't even want to fly the plane. I think if they keep the pilot license requirement it may be partially as a good way to limit the sheer number of commercially operated drones.
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    Section 333 exemption

    Sorry, I did know that part, I'm just not getting the meaning of "The US government (FAA) corporate interests for the win."
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    Section 333 exemption - training program

    Well technically, yes, but in that case, you can only operate within the privileges and limitations of a sport pilot. Change my statement to "If you are a private pilot, and wish to operate as a private pilot, you would still need the 3rd Class medical..."
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    Section 333 exemption

    What does your post even mean? Is there a decoder for that?
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    Section 333 exemption - training program

    For selfish competitive reasons I hope that's true. I'm noticing the following two abstracts a 3/23/2016 article (Senate bill calls for certification of unmanned aircraft - Lexology) about the latest bill that just got out of committee: 1) Another major philosophical change in the bill is the...
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    Section 333 exemption - training program

    Agreed. I just started reading through the posts today, but I do see that pattern. Initially I was excited that I already have my private pilot's license but then realized I need to get current to fully satisfy the exemption language. I read elsewhere that the latest Senate proposal may reduce...
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    Section 333 exemption - training program

    I think that would only apply if you hold a sport pilot's license. If you are a private pilot, you would still need the 3rd class medical in order to comply with the language "The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is...
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    Section 333 exemption

    Correction: That's how they think they are getting around it in your area - but that won't hold water. They aren't that stupid - to be clear, even if you gave them the footage/shots for free and didn't charge them anything for editing or any other services, you would still be in violation since...