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Re: Gatwick
« Reply #225 on: 08 January 2019, 20:14:13 »

Just seen.  Missus is supposed to be working tomorrow, that could be interesting.
Home standby :-\

Not part of her contract unless she bids and gets awarded a standby line.  If the runway is still closed tomorrow they'll keep her at the airport until just before she goes 'illegal' on time under FAA rules then they'll board the aircraft, push back and switch off the engines.  They've done it before.  Should they cancel the flight she'll still get the flight hours just not the 'per diem'.
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« Reply #226 on: 08 January 2019, 20:22:21 »

Ah yes, gate departure time rather than wheels up... Crafty tinkers...  ::)

She'll be OK if they eventually can the flight as long as the station rep/manager doesn't make a PA announcement on the aircraft to the effect of 'we're really sorry, but you won't be flying to xyz because the crew are tired'...

Yes I have seen that happen and the aftermath :o
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Re: Gatwick
« Reply #227 on: 08 January 2019, 21:31:54 »

All the idiots will be getting in on this, exactly what I expected, who actually requires a drone ?  Get a plane down then perhaps something will be done about these tools.

Presumably the ppl who are qualified commercial drone pilots   :)
There`a some good money to made once qualified, although someone told me that the Met Police are now putting all their own  photgraphers through this CAA approved course.
If all the hobby flyers now need to register with the CAA  >:( Might be only wise to actually train for & qualify to the commercial grade. The 3 day course is just over a grand

  https://www.heliguy.com/caa-drone-training-full-course-pfco-p3873

 
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« Reply #228 on: 08 January 2019, 22:37:58 »

The course is only part of it... You have to also submit an operation plan outlining everything from purpose to detailed risk assessments for your chosen field of operation. Passing the course is no guarantee of becoming licensed...

Incidentally, it would appear that you can't readily buy dedicated drone insurance for personal use... It gets tacked onto your house policy.
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« Reply #229 on: 08 January 2019, 22:52:49 »

All the idiots will be getting in on this, exactly what I expected, who actually requires a drone ?  Get a plane down then perhaps something will be done about these tools.

Presumably the ppl who are qualified commercial drone pilots   :)
There`a some good money to made once qualified, although someone told me that the Met Police are now putting all their own  photgraphers through this CAA approved course.
If all the hobby flyers now need to register with the CAA  >:( Might be only wise to actually train for & qualify to the commercial grade. The 3 day course is just over a grand

  https://www.heliguy.com/caa-drone-training-full-course-pfco-p3873
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Exactly what I meant, the ordinary man in the street doesn't require one we have our own drone operatives in the Prison Service for obvious reasons, the nosey parker using one to look into people's gardens etc don't , no problems with purposeful use by trained licensed insured users just can't be doing with idiots as for comparing drones to nipples , I rest my case.
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Re: Gatwick
« Reply #230 on: 08 January 2019, 23:07:05 »

As long as you are allowed a caravan then Gaffers can wear lycra, TB can print bits of drones and STEMO can drive a diesel Astra. None of which serve any actual requirement...

That is the point that I overstated with my (tongue in cheek) nipple comparison  ::)

Point being that as long as people are free (within reason) to entertain themselves as they choose then they (and you) can continue to do just that ;)
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Re: Gatwick
« Reply #231 on: 09 January 2019, 00:10:22 »

All the idiots will be getting in on this, exactly what I expected, who actually requires a drone ?  Get a plane down then perhaps something will be done about these tools.

Presumably the ppl who are qualified commercial drone pilots   :)
There`a some good money to made once qualified, although someone told me that the Met Police are now putting all their own  photgraphers through this CAA approved course.
If all the hobby flyers now need to register with the CAA  >:( Might be only wise to actually train for & qualify to the commercial grade. The 3 day course is just over a grand

  https://www.heliguy.com/caa-drone-training-full-course-pfco-p3873

The CAA can barely cope with the workload of having everyone who actually pilots real aircraft registered with them ime. If everyone with a toy drone tries it they'll go pop. ;D
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« Reply #232 on: 09 January 2019, 09:46:28 »

I know Tilbo is frothing at the mouth again about people with drones but.. someone called in a sighting, correct? An unconfirmed sighting, presumably, given the short amount of time the airport was closed.

At this point I imagine this was a hoax call - you know, the same thing idiots have been doing for decades, since the invention of the telephone, for shits and giggles. "Hurr hurr, let's see if they shut Heathrow like they did Gatwick, hurr hurr *dials 999*"

I could call in a sighting about a remote controlled aircraft; I bet the same thing would happen.
I could call in a sighting about someone with an RPG; I bet the same thing would happen.
I could call in a sighting of a caravan parked on the runway .. ok, ok, I guess ATC would be able to spot that as a hoax pretty quickly ;D

Still, if we're banning things, let's ban caravans before we ban drones :P
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Re: Gatwick
« Reply #233 on: 09 January 2019, 09:48:30 »

Still, if we're banning things, let's ban caravans before we ban drones :P

Except the ones that sell kebabs, please!
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Re: Gatwick
« Reply #234 on: 10 January 2019, 20:21:42 »

Incidentally, it would appear that you can't readily buy dedicated drone insurance for personal use... It gets tacked onto your house policy.
I have no issues in buying my insurance (3rd party liability only, obviously)
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Re: Gatwick
« Reply #235 on: 10 January 2019, 21:17:31 »

Incidentally, it would appear that you can't readily buy dedicated drone insurance for personal use... It gets tacked onto your house policy.
I have no issues in buying my insurance (3rd party liability only, obviously)
Be interested to know where when the need arises ;)
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« Reply #236 on: 11 January 2019, 08:48:35 »

Still, if we're banning things, let's ban caravans before we ban drones :P

Except the ones that sell kebabs, please!

Obviously! ;) ;D
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Re: Gatwick
« Reply #237 on: 11 January 2019, 09:39:09 »

Still, if we're banning things, let's ban caravans before we ban drones :P

Except the ones that sell kebabs, please!

Obviously! ;) ;D

 Exactly what is in kebab meat or is it better if I don't ask?..... :-X
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« Reply #238 on: 11 January 2019, 10:45:54 »

Still, if we're banning things, let's ban caravans before we ban drones :P

Except the ones that sell kebabs, please!

Obviously! ;) ;D

 Exactly what is in kebab meat or is it better if I don't ask?..... :-X
Slow grilled spam...
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Re: Gatwick
« Reply #239 on: 11 January 2019, 10:59:15 »

Still, if we're banning things, let's ban caravans before we ban drones :P

Except the ones that sell kebabs, please!

Obviously! ;) ;D

 Exactly what is in kebab meat or is it better if I don't ask?..... :-X
Slow grilled spam...

Yummy after 10 pints of Stella and with so much chilli sauce that you can't taste anything and get the ring of fire in the morning!  ;D
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