The Retirement Thread

[welsh dragon]

I'm still trying to get one "as a matter of urgency", their words, from October last year(2017). Partial results from an MRI.

I think you can safely say they have forgotten you.

 

[Dirk]

I think you can safely say they have forgotten you.

It's when you get a letter addressed to 'Dear Mr Deceased' that you can safely assume that.

 

[classic33]

It's when you get a letter addressed to 'Dear Mr Deceased' that you can safely assume that.

Like this?
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/late-for-my-own-funeral.160837/

 

[Drago]

Delayed getting home fro SAR training. Stopped at Gatwick to pay with my new drone...

 

[Drago]

In all seriousness, was chatting g to a mate of mine who works for the Air Accident Investigation Branch. Apparently, a company that sells an anti drone area denial system tried to sell one to all the big airports earlier in the year- all declined while claiming theiy didn't need it, which is code speak for they don't want to spend any money. Wel, I bet they all want one now, and I bet the price has suddenly gone up!

They CAA are suggesting that customers arent entitled to compo because the event is beyond the airlines and operators control. Well, it's only beyond their control because they didnt buy the system that woule prevent it. I wonder what the press will make of it?

 

[welsh dragon]

In all seriousness, was chatting g to a mate of mine who works for the Air Accident Investigation Branch. Apparently, a company that sells an anti drone area denial system tried to sell one to all the big airports earlier in the year- all declined while claiming theiy didn't need it, which is code speak for they don't want to spend any money. Wel, I bet they all want one now, and I bet the price has suddenly gone up!

They CAA are suggesting that customers arent entitled to compo because the event is beyond the airlines and operators control. Well, it's only beyond their control because they didnt buy the system that woule prevent it. I wonder what the press will make of it?

I am surprised that airports don't already have devices in case of the drone problem. Shows how tight fisted they are. The lack of a solution has cost Gatwick millions. Would have been a hell of a lot cheaper...

 

[Drago]

It's like window locks, dead bolts and intruder alarms. Most folk don't buy them until after they've been burgled.

 

[classic33]

It's possible to get an RC car/truck onto the runway of the local airport. Radio signal is good for a 1/4 mile at least.

 

[172traindriver]

Dont you have to find the pilot before you check his license?

Bet he will get a fair few points on his licence

 

[172traindriver]

Finally the shortest day of the year is nearly over. Onwards and upwards hopefully although i won't be holding my breath

Days wil start to get longer but the weather will probably get worse

 

[172traindriver]

I think you can safely say they have forgotten you.

Is that possible for Mr Classic

 

[172traindriver]

Delayed getting home fro SAR training. Stopped at Gatwick to pay with my new drone...

They will confiscate it off you

 

[classic33]

Bet he will get a fair few points on his licence

None required for them(drones).

What's needed is a different way of "selling them". It's all about how easy they are to fly and operate. Very little, if anything about the legal side of them.

 

[172traindriver]

In all seriousness, was chatting g to a mate of mine who works for the Air Accident Investigation Branch. Apparently, a company that sells an anti drone area denial system tried to sell one to all the big airports earlier in the year- all declined while claiming theiy didn't need it, which is code speak for they don't want to spend any money. Wel, I bet they all want one now, and I bet the price has suddenly gone up!

They CAA are suggesting that customers arent entitled to compo because the event is beyond the airlines and operators control. Well, it's only beyond their control because they didnt buy the system that woule prevent it. I wonder what the press will make of it?

It really goes to show how unprepared they are for something like this.
This should be a massive wake up call given the threat that this has posed.

 

[172traindriver]

None required for them(drones).

What's needed is a different way of "selling them". It's all about how easy they are to fly and operate. Very little, if anything about the legal side of them.

I know you dont currently need a license.
All well and good licensing them in the future but there must be loads about that are not on the system