Where The Drones Are II

Octobers article, Where the Drones Are, has no place in Aviation Safety. The very tone of it offends my safety senses honed over 59 years of private, commercial and military flying. Think about where they are. Then dont go there. Silly. The entire article belongs in a Drones Today magazine.

Editorial Staff

Friday, November 18, 2016 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A reader strongly criticizes a previous article on drones, emphasizing their danger and the inadequacy of current FAA regulations, particularly for general aviation safety.
A pilot shares personal insights into excessive brake wear on their aircraft, attributing it to specific taxiing and run-up habits, and plans to adjust their procedures.
The transition to ICAO's international flight plan format presents challenges, including new terminology and complex coding requirements (e.g., equipment and other information), which general aviation pilots will need to master.

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October’s article, “Where the Drones Are,” has no place in Aviation Safety. The very tone of it offends my safety senses honed over 59 years of private, commercial and military flying. “Think about where they are. Then don’t go there.” Silly. The entire article belongs in a Drones Today magazine. Mike Hart has rationalized his stance to suit himself. And don’t take a safety cue from the FAA on this subject, which notoriously rejects most recommendations from the NTSB following their accident investigations.