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    UK New CAA instruction for those applying/renewing their PfCO

    Just going by what I was taught on my PfAW course re insurance. The actual Sterling value varies according to fluctuating exchange rates. The legal minimum SDR rate equated to about £333000 back in November. May well have changed now and not necessarily accurate info. My insurance is £10M so I...
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    UK New CAA instruction for those applying/renewing their PfCO

    I made my initial PfAW application late last year which included the night flying approval. When I come to renew for the first time, will I need to pay any additional fees to retain the night flying approval? Also, I understand that the current minimum insurance cover is approx £350000. Will...
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    UK 'neighbours consent form'

    Did you find a template for the consent forms. I'm not quite at the stage that I need them, but hopefully at some point next year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    UK Flying in Portugal

    Anyone? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    UK Flying in Portugal

    Is this advice still current? I'm hoping to take my P4 there early September. I've emailed all the bodies I can think of : airline/airport(both UK and Portuguese), ANAC, BMFA etc. So far the only response is from my airline Monarch who say fine as carry on with two batteries ~85Wh each providing...
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    UK Any Insurance recommendations

    I'll be in the market for commercial insurance soon so will be interested to see what people recommend. I guess you need to decide what sort of cover is required with factors including: Amount of liability insurance If you want the UAVs insured Excess Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    UK Advice on potential commerciality to footage please

    Thanks for the advice. It confirmed my suspicions that it was a no go from the start. I turned the project down early yesterday morning and asked the guy to keep me in mind for any opportunities that arise in the future once I have my commercial licence. To that end, does anyone have any advice...
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    UK Advice on potential commerciality to footage please

    I would appreciate advice on this. I only fly as a hobby with no commercial licence. I have liability insurance for private use only. I used to fly an Inspire 1 but now a Phantom 4. I work for a government body in the UK. A member of the organisation has approached me and offered me the chance...