Recent content by Oldav8tor

Flockshot - all good comments - I agree with you. I remember being disappointed years ago when AOPA moved away from features for SEL pilots to more high end aircraft. They strike a better balance today but you are correct to be concerned about how much they will truly embrace drone pilots and...

I think you are correct that drone pilots would be best served by an organization that is dedicated to serving their needs, but I don't see that happening anytime soon. It takes time, money and dedication to a goal to put such an organization together - for instance, AOPA started in 1939 and has...

The way the FAA deals with regulations is that when questions arise, the office of the FAA Chief Counsel will issue an opinion which is essentially an interpretation of what the reg is supposed to mean. These are not necessarily widely published. Absent an opinion, each regional FSDO (Flight...

I went with old tech. A sticker on the side with my cell phone number.....An honest person will call.

Pretty sure it does not. I'm waiting for my permanent certificate as well and asked a FAA Inspector about it. I have a commercial pilot's license and the FAA guy told me they will issue a new, discrete number rather than use the one that is on all my other cerificates.

I just ordered a Phantom 4 Advanced this afternoon and joined this forum so I could learn something from those who have more experience. I've been a fixed wing pilot and instructor for 43 years, with extensive experience in aerial video and photography. I see drones as a way to get those...