Flying model aircraft up to 1000ft on the 1 mile final approach to an airport runway is really irresponsible.
Mr average Joe Blogs who has bought one of the ready to go advanced models available who stands in a field probably has not got a clue about aviation regulations and may not have a clue an airfield is ahead or that he is operating this model on the approach.
the latest craze is these sophisticated models which are easy to fly and equipped with on board cameras which are a major threat especially to jet aircraft where such a model aircraft would act like a bird strike on a jet engine.
Birds have an ability to avoid with amazing avoiding techniques which the owner of these toys do not!
I can remember flying a Seneca twin at 12000 feet over the Alps and the screen being filled by an Eagle. I actually saw it collapse one wing to avoid hitting the Seneca.
These toys are a real threat and only legislation will stop some serious accident occurring in the future.
Pace