Well yesterday (like today) started off in spectacular fashion so after Java & Jalopies, about 30 of us cruised Cannery Row, the ocean side of Pacific Grove and then onto Carmel...in a t-shirt and shorts, we attracted a bunch of attention,lol!

 

Shift,

Just FYI, with all the attention on drones these days, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is really cracking down. Under the hobbyist drone-use regulations, an operator is prohibited from flying in any area that might endanger people or property.

Operating over or near a public road would a clear be a violation of those regulations. The consequences could be a fairly substantial Federal Civil Penalty, and if a police officer witnessed it, the report would quite likely be referred to the FAA. Posting such a video on a website, would greatly increase your odds of getting busted.

While you might think the above is highly unlikely and you're willing to take your chances, I can definitively tell you (because of what I do for a living), that the FAA Safety Hotline is now getting hundreds of citizen and law enforcement reports of drone use every month.

 

Maybe you could see if Top Gear USA would be interested in getting a shot of you all. (Never watch it, I only watch the original.)

And, as usual, good advice from Foosh.

 

Shift, the FAA has not promulgated the proposed new rules yet. Keep it under 55 pounds, under 400 feet and away from airports and secure airspace (here locally the men in black are happy to remind you quite forcibly where those are).

 

Lance,

That is NOT entirely accurate. The rules for "hobbyist" applications (model aircraft) have been on the books for many decades, and the type of use Shift describes falls under those rules. However, because drone hysteria and popularity has increased exponentially, those rules are now being enforced to an extraordinary degree. Those rules include keeping them away from situations where people and property are endangered. Flying over (or near) a public road is quite likely to draw a lot of attention and is a clear violation.

The rules you refer to were recently proposed and pertain to the commercial use of drones. I work for the FAA.

 

Need to work on my flyer skills:

 

"flyer skills"

LOL . . . well played.

 

I am in for the drive and would like to add in a friend, Suketu, who will ride with me and join us for the lunch.

Marc Arnold

P.S. I assume the drive is in the morning before the lunch and then we break up after lunch, right?

 

hey Marc, already have you in. Will update to include your friend for lunch. Yes, the drive is in the morning then we arrive at the restaurant for lunch at noon.

 

Updated List:

shift (+ puppy)
buickfunnycar
swajames
alexg (+1)
march arnold (+1)
mudpiethecat
gallusone
jmfan
elude (+1)
wayneb
tar1018 (+1)
spinningbull (+1)
ipitythefoo
jeffrb

 

If you'll have me, I can come this time as it turns out.

 

Of course, looking forward to seeing the Purple Beast.

 

shift (+ puppy)
buickfunnycar
swajames
alexg (+1)
march arnold (+1)
mudpiethecat
gallusone
jmfan
elude (+1)
wayneb
tar1018 (+1)
spinningbull (+1)
ipitythefoo
jeffrb
enderle

 

Wow...15 cars so far...that'll be epic!

Should JLRNA be involved? I really think we should get as much ink and exposure as possible...it will probably be the largest gathering of F-Types aside from a JLR event.

 

If you have any contacts at JLRNA, ask them if they'll pay for our lunch. Or gas.

 

If you guys and gals eat at a Taco Bell, you'll get plenty of gas..

 

Anyone a JCNA member? Or JAGS?
Club Info

 

I am a member of both, JAGS President Richard Halk reported on our last outing in the JAGazette...

 

Add one more to the list! I'll be there for sure! Can't wait to see what the outcome looks like.

 

Can't wait to see your car...!