Originally Posted by
Curlytips
Biscuit......you didn't happen to see this occurring in Kent yesterday (when you posted)? Just asking.........
No Curlytips I didn't - the event I was talking about hasn't happened yet, I'm glad to say. It is not an advertised 'Air Display', so no Notams involved. 'Flying Scotsman' - thanks for that, though -
Thanks 'daysleeper' : that part of the ANO makes my concern clear. And that does make it a 'display' ! Aargh.
I should also say here thank you to all who have responded and commented. The overall impression I have got here get backs up my original concern; that in these litigious and 'watch your back' times this sort of apparently simple almost 'ad-hoc' flying behaviour is likely to get challenged by someone.
In more aviation oriented countries perhaps, but not here. Once upon a time I'd have happily been involved in something like this, with proper care and planning, but not now. Wrong environment, mes amis.
'Crash One' : I liked your ISS comment! Umm - On the subject of long lenses, I did many moons ago have to explain at some length to some Special Branch officers that flying over one of Her Majesty's residences at over 3,000ft was legal, when she was 'in residence'. Just because they were able to read my registration using binoculars did not mean I was flying illegally! They finally got the point, but plainly felt I must be guilty of something. Eventually one of their colleagues who also flew explained the rules to their satisfaction. (Whew)