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Old April 17th 06, 11:02 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default GPS altitude vs altimeter altitude

On 16 Apr 2006 22:42:05 -0700, "peter" wrote:

"10. The operator of a
radio-controlled model aircraft
shall control it during the entire flight, maintaining visual contact
without enhancement
other than by corrective lenses that are prescribed for the pilot. No
model aircraft shall be
equipped with devices which allow it to be flown to a selected location
which is beyond
the visual range of the pilot."


What about the guys who flew the RC plane to Ireland?

(Gotta love that bit about corrective lenses!... "My glasses! Where
did I put my glasses?")



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