I went and flew around the old sawmill in Merlin today. I really like that tower thing. I heard they used to burn scrap in those. Here is the Google My Tracks path of the flight: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217883574296714399775.0004c6b343f8b958617db
That is called a Wigwam Burner. Very few of those left in the world, illegal to use them now. During WWII there were very few requirements for "Inland National Security" due to the on going war, but these did get regulated by the war dept at one point. They were shut down for fear that the Japanese would use them to identify our lumber manufacturing and fire bomb them thus crippling out ability to produce. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beehive_burner And I noticed there is not a lot of Dubstep in your music selection, Hmmmmmm I did some filming today, but have Jello again Need to see why......
John! You were less than a quarter mile from me and you didn't stop in to say "Hi"? On a more serious note - be VERY careful choosing your flying sites! You were less then a mile from the airport and they already don't like us "R/C" guys. The FBO (airport "manager") is still on the fence about letting people use the airport for organized R/C shows. Not to mention there are a LOT of regulations for the airspace around airports Within three miles you must stay under 400 feet from ground level. Within one mile you must notify the traffic controller that you are in the approach/departure patterns and be in radio contact with them so you can immediately ground yourself if a plane is taking off or landing. These and lots more are in your AMA guidelines. Read up and be careful so as not to upset the powers-that-be Just my two pesos worth again my friend
I use YouTube's royalty free music for most of my videos. I know you work in Merlin, but don't know where. I wouldn't drop in unannounced anyway. I always watch for aircraft and would land if any were in the airspace.
