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Yeah he's pretty cool, I've already subscribed, particularly liked his rant at the beeb a couple of weeks ago.

@PhiliusFoggg: I’m generally pretty cautious and try to find somewhere slightly away from the actual kerbside, sometimes though a pull in by the side of the road is the only place to launch. Sounds like a narrow escape with the second incident you described. @ gunner370: now I’m just jealous ...

Thanks, I suppose it stems from a health and safety culture which sometimes goes too far, still there are places much worse off than the UK. We also don’t have all that lovely open space you guys enjoy. ?

? Good response. Take the point though and yes often it is possible to find somewhere nearby. I guess for those times when it isn’t though ultimately there is nothing regulation wise preventing us from doing so, yet...... Your initial point is one of the reasons for the question; while I am...

Hi, I am after some advice/guidance from any knowledgeable UK flyers: Is it legal, assuming all other criteria are met (such as 30m from property and people etc) to launch from the roadside? I'm taking about reasonably quiet roads here where the traffic is sparse so launch and landing can be...