Skymac
Pre-takeoff checklist
Just a general question here, I’ve done some searching but haven’t seen a good or valid discussion on the topic. I’ll start by saying I have absolutely no issue with doing this as a pilot or as a ground spectator as long as everyone knows someone is close by.
What’s the FAA stance on standing near the landing area, in this case, let’s say videoing a friend, landing... Obviously your operating closer than 500’ to a person but you are landing and at the end of the day, I’m focused on landing instead of worrying about how far away someone on the ground might be. We see videos on social media daily of these activities both on and off airport from widely known people and planes in normal GA flying.
Again, I’m all for it. I’ve done it myself I’m just wondering what the discussion on it will be like. I know some folks think it’s absolutely absurd to operate an aircraft near the ground and chastise people for flying how they wish to fly, and I’m not trying to start that debate. Fly within your means, it’s not for everyone.
What’s the FAA stance on standing near the landing area, in this case, let’s say videoing a friend, landing... Obviously your operating closer than 500’ to a person but you are landing and at the end of the day, I’m focused on landing instead of worrying about how far away someone on the ground might be. We see videos on social media daily of these activities both on and off airport from widely known people and planes in normal GA flying.
Again, I’m all for it. I’ve done it myself I’m just wondering what the discussion on it will be like. I know some folks think it’s absolutely absurd to operate an aircraft near the ground and chastise people for flying how they wish to fly, and I’m not trying to start that debate. Fly within your means, it’s not for everyone.