What is the FAA thinking here?

bdooley · Jul 25, 2019

Shootout Air Show In Jeopardy, As Drones Threaten Airspace

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout is the largest unsanctioned boat race in the nation, drawing more than 100,000 spectators in a miles-long, three-tier

www.lakeexpo.com

Seems like the FAA is dropping the ball on this one. Hopefully no idiots put their drones in the air during this event. In absence of a TFR, what is the recourse for dealing with idiots who choose to fly at this event?

Deleted member 62848 · Jul 25, 2019

Probly have multiple eyes out but you would have to be a real idiot to fly ,
I love to catch the red bull air races on tv but that's another level,,+I not want to be spectator so close if something went wrong,can't run nowhere fast
Hey anyway thanks for sharing that there some good pictures in there

Meta4 · Jul 25, 2019

bdooley said:
In absence of a TFR, what is the recourse for dealing with idiots who choose to fly at this event?

TFR or not, dangerous flying can always bring a charge of reckless endangerment.

Dinker63670 · Jul 26, 2019

Meta4 said:
TFR or not, dangerous flying can always bring a charge of reckless endangerment.

I think the race you are referring to is a boat race why is there need to be a tfr in place for that

Meta4 · Jul 26, 2019

Dinker63670 said:
I think the race you are referring to is a boat race why is there need to be a tfr in place for that

The story in the link in the first post makes it clear.

Dinker63670 · Jul 26, 2019

I apologize I didn’t read the article. I fully understand now. Thanks for bringing that to my attention Meta4

bdooley · Jul 26, 2019

Meta4 said:
TFR or not, dangerous flying can always bring a charge of reckless endangerment.

Yep, you are right. And realistically the idiots that would choose to fly either don't know about TFRs or would choose not to abide by it.

drvrbobob · Jul 26, 2019

The article suggests that the director of the event said if no TFR is in place, then there will be NO air show. In that case why would drone flying be a problem if it's done in a safe manner not over the people or the racers?

BigAl07 · Jul 26, 2019

I'd just about bet $100 against a doughnut hole that the person who contacted the FAA HOTLINE last year was a drone operator whining about not getting to fly there.

Capt KO · Jul 26, 2019

We have the races here every year switching between Clearwater Beach and St.Pete Beach. I have to root for the "Visit St.Pete-Clearwater" boat. But Geico always wins the day. I wonder why the winners are always bloody Brits. Dang good drivers. Drones are outlawed for these events but stupids still try.

Shoot4fun · Aug 22, 2019

Capt KO said:
We have the races here every year switching between Clearwater Beach and St.Pete Beach. I have to root for the "Visit St.Pete-Clearwater" boat. But Geico always wins the day. I wonder why the winners are always bloody Brits. Dang good drivers. Drones are outlawed for these events but stupids still try.

Ya know why don't ya, Ken? Ya cain't fix stupid. It goes all the way to the bone... ?

It's this weekend. The big fancy boats started passing thru my lil burg yesterday... Think I'll just stay home. Much safer.

Brad

dronesky · Aug 22, 2019

Shoot4fun said:
Think I'll just stay home. Much safer.

Brad

Startin to sound like a old man ?

Shoot4fun · Aug 23, 2019

dronesky said:
Startin to sound like a old man ?

Unfortunately I'm starting to FEEL like an old man! Beats the alternative though!

dronesky · Aug 23, 2019

Shoot4fun said:
Unfortunately I'm starting to FEEL like an old man! Beats the alternative though!

Yep every day above ground is a good day

umanbean · Aug 23, 2019

Shoot4fun said:
Unfortunately I'm starting to FEEL like an old man! Beats the alternative though!

Whaaat? Give it 15 more years and you'll know what it really feels like! You're still just a young'un yet LOL

And after 5 p.m. work hours, when I've had my version of pain medicine (2 beers) I can still keep up with my 24 year old son ?