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kjblootens:
hi.
i was in bed with a flu the last few days so didn't even get to my PC.

I've always flown gliders. i like the purity of it, no mess no noise. i had a few prop planes early on but never really appreciated it.

where is the flying spot exactly?
is it near the hell fire club?

Flamingo Flier:
Hi Karel,
To introduce myself I am one of the regulars on Saturday afternoons on Kilakee mountain. We fly at a spot beyond the Hellfire club on the other side of the mountain facing west. I can meet you there next Saturday if the weather is suitable. Are you aware that recent legislation requires that models over 1 kg and flown above 15m are registered. You can do this easily (and free till the end of April) on the IAA website. All flying models are classed as drones (I don't know why) so it is 'Drone registration' you need to find on the IAA  website.

Jim
PS IAA is the Irish Aviation Authority

kjblootens:
Hi Jim,

thanks for that. i heard about this but didn't know the details.

I have no serviceable models at the moment so I will probably drop by some Saturday to chat with a few flyers.
i was supposed to drive out to Mt Leinster today, but a sick baby intervened.
isn't there also an insurance requirement in Ireland?

looking forward to meeting you and the other flyers on the slopes soon.

Karel

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