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 criticizes an article about drones, arguing it downplays their danger, that the public cannot grasp complex drone regulations, and that the FAA's efforts are "feeble."
A pilot recounts discovering excessive brake wear on his aircraft, attributing it to specific habits like repeated turns during run-ups and taxiing, and plans to modify these behaviors.
Another reader discusses the challenges of transitioning to the ICAO international flight plan format, noting differences in terminology and the complexities of determining new equipment and other information codes.

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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.