What Can be Flown without a Licence
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What manned craft can be flown in the uk without a licence...
i.e .. buy and fly ( then die if you've had no training )
i was just making up a mental list in my head really
Paraglider/Paramotors
Hang Gliders / FLPHG
The Martin Personal Jetpack ( ducted fan )
Personal Helicopter pack
Wing In Ground effect Craft ( Classed as boats )
so... is there anything else?
i.e .. buy and fly ( then die if you've had no training )
i was just making up a mental list in my head really
Paraglider/Paramotors
Hang Gliders / FLPHG
The Martin Personal Jetpack ( ducted fan )
Personal Helicopter pack
Wing In Ground effect Craft ( Classed as boats )
so... is there anything else?
Edited by SystemParanoia on Tuesday 19th October 16:44
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXm3r-2-iWU
these guys did it... eventually went really bloomin high... scary high considering it was their first time flying.
what laws have they broken?
these guys did it... eventually went really bloomin high... scary high considering it was their first time flying.
what laws have they broken?
SystemParanoia said:
Eric Mc said:
What country were they in?
What country are you in?
looked at some of his earlier vids... they're in the UK... as am IWhat country are you in?
SystemParanoia said:
some WIG types have the ability to "Jump" out of Ground effect to substantial hights for prolonged periods...
is this illegal if you don't hold a PPL ?
Where are reading all this stuff? If a WIG can "jump" (is that a technical term)out of Ground Effect, it's not a WIG vehicle anymore and would require certification like a normal aircraft.is this illegal if you don't hold a PPL ?
Just get on to the CAA website and find out what needs certifying and what doesn't.
I'm sure some of the PH flying fraternity will be on soon to sort you out with the facts.
From Wiki
1. Type A cannot operate out of ground effect.
2. Type B can jump to clear obstacles by converting kinetic energy (speed) into potential energy (height), but cannot maintain flight without the support of the ground effect.
3. Type C are certified as aircraft, with the ability to operate safely and efficiently out of ground effect.
1. Type A cannot operate out of ground effect.
2. Type B can jump to clear obstacles by converting kinetic energy (speed) into potential energy (height), but cannot maintain flight without the support of the ground effect.
3. Type C are certified as aircraft, with the ability to operate safely and efficiently out of ground effect.
Edited by SystemParanoia on Tuesday 19th October 17:38
SystemParanoia said:
From Wiki
1. Type A cannot operate out of ground effect.
2. Type B can jump to clear obstacles by converting kinetic energy (speed) into potential energy (height), but cannot maintain flight without the support of the ground effect.
3. Type C are certified as aircraft, with the ability to operate safely and efficiently out of ground effect.
Type A and B are therfore correctly described as WIG and would be covered by whatever regulations apply to them.1. Type A cannot operate out of ground effect.
2. Type B can jump to clear obstacles by converting kinetic energy (speed) into potential energy (height), but cannot maintain flight without the support of the ground effect.
3. Type C are certified as aircraft, with the ability to operate safely and efficiently out of ground effect.
Edited by SystemParanoia on Tuesday 19th October 17:38
Type C are true aircraft and would be certified accoprding tio aircraft rules.
Eric Mc said:
SystemParanoia said:
Eric Mc said:
What country were they in?
What country are you in?
looked at some of his earlier vids... they're in the UK... as am IWhat country are you in?
i would really not do any of these without training like those kids in the vid!... as fun as a helicopter ride would be, and as nice and helpful as i presume the crew are... i'd rather not ever meet them
Most unauthorised flying is reported by upset neighbours. They get fed up with the noise or are genuinely worried for the safety of the protagonists.
Like any offence, you might get away with it if no one reports you. On the other hand, if you do crash or have an accident in a spot where no one knows where you are, you could be in big trouble.
It's a bit of an idiot thing to do.
If you are so keen to fly, why not do it through legitimate channels?
Like any offence, you might get away with it if no one reports you. On the other hand, if you do crash or have an accident in a spot where no one knows where you are, you could be in big trouble.
It's a bit of an idiot thing to do.
If you are so keen to fly, why not do it through legitimate channels?
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