http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/InformationNotice2014081.pdf
On first pass through this document it seems to concentrate on a couple of things, first, what the CAA call Aerial Work. In other words Commercial work. Including the mention of forthcoming airworthyness examinations for individual craft planning to be used in Aerial Work. The other mention is to do with vigorous pursuit of prosecution for breaking the rules. They have taken this Notice as an opportunity to state their intentions to actively persue those flaunting the ANO.
While at first glance this may seem to not affect recreational flyers, however by dwelling on subjects like Aerial work, Congested Areas, flying over people, vehicles, crowds etc it is vital that we here in the UK need to know about these subjects to insure that we do not inadvertently cross the line.
I have heard it time and again here that if you fly sensibly the CAA will not bother you and everything will be hunky dory. In my view this is a candid simplistic understatement as to what responsible flying means. We all have a responsibility to understand what all this means. I am not talking here of personal standards of safety but the CAA's standards of safety.
I have seen more than one video posted on this forum recently that clearly seriously breaks these rules including flying very close to children (by a professional photographer) and a more recent one flying over Edinburgh city centre. They may be posted by those ignorant of the law here, but ignorance will not give them any defence in court. This doc is the CAA stating their intentions - the growling dog will bite and indeed has done.
My humble suggestion is that such videos be pulled by their owners ASAP for your own sake, and be very careful what we do post.
For our US friends, it might be an indication for things to come for you guys.
Having said all that its still possible to fly for fun! Weather is reasonable tomorrow so I'm hyped!
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On first pass through this document it seems to concentrate on a couple of things, first, what the CAA call Aerial Work. In other words Commercial work. Including the mention of forthcoming airworthyness examinations for individual craft planning to be used in Aerial Work. The other mention is to do with vigorous pursuit of prosecution for breaking the rules. They have taken this Notice as an opportunity to state their intentions to actively persue those flaunting the ANO.
While at first glance this may seem to not affect recreational flyers, however by dwelling on subjects like Aerial work, Congested Areas, flying over people, vehicles, crowds etc it is vital that we here in the UK need to know about these subjects to insure that we do not inadvertently cross the line.
I have heard it time and again here that if you fly sensibly the CAA will not bother you and everything will be hunky dory. In my view this is a candid simplistic understatement as to what responsible flying means. We all have a responsibility to understand what all this means. I am not talking here of personal standards of safety but the CAA's standards of safety.
I have seen more than one video posted on this forum recently that clearly seriously breaks these rules including flying very close to children (by a professional photographer) and a more recent one flying over Edinburgh city centre. They may be posted by those ignorant of the law here, but ignorance will not give them any defence in court. This doc is the CAA stating their intentions - the growling dog will bite and indeed has done.
My humble suggestion is that such videos be pulled by their owners ASAP for your own sake, and be very careful what we do post.
For our US friends, it might be an indication for things to come for you guys.
Having said all that its still possible to fly for fun! Weather is reasonable tomorrow so I'm hyped!
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