is there a maximum speed of flying without a license?

[Houndpup Rc]

I only wish there were a way to put my gps on it.🧐

Glue it on, duck tape it on or stick it on! 😂

 

[Houndpup Rc]

That's my interpretation at least. Part 107 is what specifies the 100mph limit.

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/small-unmanned-aircraft-systems-uas-regulations-part-107

Actually, now that I'm re-reading AC91-57C, it seems that that limitation may not apply to recreational flyers. It is unclear to me exactly how the hierarchy of regulations stacks up.
Its not mentioned anywhere on the FAA page for recreational flyers either. https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_flyers

I am not a lawyer and was very confused when I was on that site.

 

[Mr Man]

Glue it on, duck tape it on or stick it on! 😂

But but…. DRAG!!!

 

[LitterBug]

But but…. DRAG!!!

Cover it in golf ball dimples.... 🤣

 

[Mr Man]

Cover it in golf ball dimples.... 🤣

This?!😂

 

[AIRFORGE]

That's my interpretation at least. Part 107 is what specifies the 100mph limit.

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/small-unmanned-aircraft-systems-uas-regulations-part-107

Actually, now that I'm re-reading AC91-57C, it seems that that limitation may not apply to recreational flyers. It is unclear to me exactly how the hierarchy of regulations stacks up.
Its not mentioned anywhere on the FAA page for recreational flyers either. https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_flyers

I agree this may only be for Part 107 certs, at least until I find info that says otherwise.

 

[Houndpup Rc]

This?!😂

Cut out a hole in the wing so you can fit down in the wing!

 

[LitterBug]

This?!😂

Those are fairly heavy. You would be better served with a small RID module. LOL

 

[Mr Man]

Cut out a hole in the wing so you can fit down in the wing!

🫣

 

[AIRFORGE]

My son is 107 cert. and flies construction sites for his company. I've got to see if he knew about this.

 

[AIRFORGE]

He's aware of it. All his aircraft fly at roughly 40 - 60 mph when he surveys, etc. Max at around 65.

 

[ezbruh]

ok but for fixed wing aircraft made of lw-pla and foam board can i not go above 100mph without a Part 107 certification.

 

[AIRFORGE]

ok but for fixed wing aircraft made of lw-pla and foam board can i not go above 100mph without a Part 107 certification.

Looks like the 100 limit only applies to Part 107, and not recreational. At least until we find out different. Use caution.

 

[quorneng]

I am not quite sure why there is such an attraction for high speed.
My suspicion is that whilst there is no limit for hobby flyers at the moment if too many go yet faster and faster there soon will be!

 

[Piotrsko]

Conus America Speed limit is currently 765 ish sea level on a 65 degree Fahrenheit, standard federal day. Lower as you go higher. Here at 1500 meters it is around 750. More than that and you'll attract all sorts of odd, irritated people. Particularly black jacketed people with 3 yellow letters on the back

Reasonable to believe enforcing a speed limit at altitude in any form would be difficult unless you are visible to the local airport radar which does have a speed calculation and display. Could be wrong but the local constable has a max speed limit on the radar they use, but it's much faster than what a typical car can go.

 

[Merv]

...More than that and you'll attract all sorts of odd, irritated people. Particularly black jacketed people with 3 yellow letters on the back...

Yes, those guys can ruin a good day

 

[L Edge]

If you been watching Youtube and seeing some of the elite EDF printed planes that now are flying, they are already not only hitting the 100 mph mark, but easily pushing thru that.

Wait till that gets into the hands of RC pilots who are not capable of handling that. FAA will probably put a limit on speed if it becomes a problem.

 

[Houndpup Rc]

If you been watching Youtube and seeing some of the elite EDF printed planes that now are flying, they are already not only hitting the 100 mph mark, but easily pushing thru that.

Wait till that gets into the hands of RC pilots who are not capable of handling that. FAA will probably put a limit on speed if it becomes a problem.

Yeah, like I was saying if you aren't causing a problem and/ or are on your own land I don't think it's an issue. It's best if you can find an old deserted field so if you do wipe out you won't kill someone.

 

[Mr Man]

Yeah, like I was saying if you aren't causing a problem and/ or are on your own land I don't think it's an issue. It's best if you can find an old deserted field so if you do wipe out you won't kill someone.

Or a Flying Field.

 

[Houndpup Rc]

Or a Flying Field.

As long as it's big enough and the people there know.