Recent content by Jeepguy1961

I have picked up about three of them on eBay I've been able to pick up about three of them on eBay and they've all worked out great low flight times on them and I generally saved about 75 bucks over new. Good luck and I don't blame you I've had a bad day last week I totally demolished a...

I agree with Niki, I'd just look for a complete airframe only. I had a similar situation with my inspire and got lucky, no damage... I had just gotten it and knew I had forgotten to set my RTH altitude. The low battery returned home warning went off and there was a giant oak tree in between me...

For sure... The LEO that made contact with me said that drones weren't considered aircraft. I'm an AMA member also and that statement was contrary to what I've always read in the AMA magazine which is why I called the local FAA office for clarification. They said most certainly they are...

You sir, are correct!

Actually I consider myself more of an RC airplane guy. The Sopwith I finished this year with my grandson, the super cub is a Hangar 9 with my yorkie Thanks Mavic, and that's what the deputy thought as well. One thing I've learned in my 60 years is that everybody's got an opinion of the...

Absolutely not... Someone is drawing conclusions I believe. The camera was NOT rolling!!!!

I am also a published large format landscape photographer shooting in 8 x 10 film. I would just like to clarify I was on a training flight just getting the hang of the bird working my way up to the 107 license. I agree that it is not very ethical to fly over someone's private property filming...

That's exactly what my wife and I did last weekend lol. Took the class and filed our application yesterday ?

Thanks everyone... Your comments fall in line with what my mom advised (I'm 60 and still value her opinion). I'm going to give it a week and then decide. Regarding the legal side of it, the sheriff said that since he boasted about it to him (directly to the deputy), it's an addmition of...

unfortunately someone smashed my mailbox last night... I guess letting it go maybe the adult thing to do Im not so sure he wants to....

Hi Everyone, Im an older guy who bought an Inspire 1 Pro looking to supplement my retirement. I am studying for my 107 and was practicing flight at about 165' AGL and flight path took it over my neighbor's yard about 600' down range of home. His garage blocks my view of his back porch so...