These are some screen shots from airmap at my kids' high school. Obviously there are airports nearby and those are the orange circles, how do I interpret that zone I am in and need to do to fly there. I have seen others fly there.
Air map - help
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You click on the warning at the top of the screen and a drop down shows you what's in the airspace.
on the pic that is zoomed in there is a smaller/darker orange circle that implies Recreational, what does that mean?
I know some people get intimidated by calling the tower...it's no big deal at all. Where I am at I have to call them for all of my flights. Occasionally you'll get a cranky person but my experience has been good.
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I use the B4UFLY App. It will tell you the airport names but not numbers. I just google the numbers and have them in my phone. I tell them I am going to be flying a recreational drone under part 101 and the height I'll be flying (has to be under 400 ft) and I tell them the park or address I'm at. I just make sure Im always polite and most of the time they tell me to have fun!
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Thanks for the information, you've been very helpful. One last question - which number on the right side of this page is the number to call in your opinion?
Dobbins Air Reserve Base > Contact Us > Visitors
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Dobbins Air Reserve Base > Contact Us > Visitors
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I would probably call the visitor center to get the phone number for the tower. I have found that airport control towers are not usually published. I usually have to google, then make a couple of calls to get the number needed. Once you have the tower on speed dial your golden.
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I think dobbins would tell you to kick rocks. Good luck though. I hope you can get approval and some great pics!
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Go to www.airnav.com to get the numbers for the control towers and FBO's at uncontrolled fields. I use this web site all the time when I fly to find the airports with the cheapest fuel when we are on trips. By the way, don't take any chances near Dobbins AFB. I say this not only because of the airspace, but because of electrical interference. There is a long range radar just off the field. I don't know how it would react with the electronics in the drone.
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I am just south of Atlanta. I am new to the drone world, but I am not new to the aviation world. I will be glad to help with any questions regarding the airports around here. We need to stay out of trouble to avoid even more regulations.
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I highly recommend getting a VFR sectional chart for your area. You can buy them at almost any airport FBO or order one online. Spend a little time learning how to read it. The charts may seem a little overwhelming at first, but they are easy once you use them a while. Stay below 400' and you will be out of trouble in most areas. The only time this will a real issue is when you are next to an airport. The traffic pattern goes to the ground when you are in line with the runway.
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