Where The Drones Are

I want to thank you for writing a balanced and fair assessment about the threat of drones to aviation (Where The Drones Are, October 2016). Your article is perhaps the first rational discussion related to the dangers of these little plastic radio-control models. I have been a pilot for the past 22 years, and owned a Cessna 172 for the past 12 years. I would certainly hate to hit one of these things.

Key Takeaways:

• The discussion on drone threats to aviation acknowledges a potential low-altitude risk, particularly during takeoffs and landings, but suggests improved operator adherence to rules and limited overlap with general aviation flight paths.
• Regarding aircraft spin training, while spin avoidance is considered paramount due to unrecoverable low-altitude incidents, the editor argues that spin training remains valuable for pilots to understand aircraft handling limits and prevent spins.
• A reader provided feedback on improving the clarity and terminology of the "Accident Briefs" column, to which the editor responded by explaining the use of NTSB-standardized language due to reporting constraints.

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