There is more background to this story which was uploaded to the BBC website over the last 24 hours.
For starters the reporter Holly Robertson does not work for the BBC but filed as a freelance.
She lives in Phnom Penh and tends to follow up local stories.
This one appeared in the Cambodia Daily six months ago.
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The BBC text is similar to the original.
However the original Cambodia Daily story has this quote.
In the past few weeks, Mr. Long’s project has made it onto social media, and Prey Veng governor Chea Somethy paid him a visit.
A word of caution, however, came on Wednesday from Keo Sivorn, a spokesman for Civil Aviation. While it is a wonderful project that should be encouraged, Mr. Long should have his plane checked by an expert before attempting his first flight for his own safety, he said.
And, just in case, he added, Mr. Long should try not to take off too close to other planes on his inaugural flight.
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Another picture here to help you assess his handiwork. I wonder how he built and balanced the prop!
