The LAANC equipped apps I mentioned include the facilities map. That's all you need to be safe and legal, other than TFRs/NOTAMs.ĭJI's map typically goes by the facilities map, though they also add zones for G space airports, particularly their runway approaches. They also add TFRs to their database, which is lacking in Airmap and probably Kittyhawk. Personally I feel FAA overreaches with altitude restrictions on runway approaches. Near me is a class E controlled airspace with runway approaches at 0 altitude as far as 5 miles from the runway. In the meantime there are major power distribution lines about 120 or so feet cutting across the approach at about 3 or 4 miles from the airport, not to mention tall trees along that path. I see little reason there can't be a limited altitude, gradually increasing from 100ft after 2 or 3 miles from the runway. If a plane is below 200ft 3 miles from the airport, I am least likely to be his problem. Just for a lark, I installed this app on my phone to have a look at it. As Nancy Pelosi says, we have to pass the bill before we can see what is in it. The first page is actually several pages of legalese and disclaimers, tons of legal stuff that was too small to read without pinching out. Then a registration so they get all of your data. I thought I was signing up for a NASA space walk. I would characterize this app as TMI, or too much information, required of me. I have been flying for 3 years now without this hassle-filled crap, so I just un-installed it. There is already too much government regulation and big brother watching my stuff around. I'd rather be a stealth flyer like I am now. Sneak in under the cover of darkness, wait for the light, fly quickly, and get out. Of course I follow the rules, only going a little bit up directly above me when I am crowded urban areas. Out in the wide open spaces like Montana I can let er rip. "That contains way more information than we need. Someone is better off using KittyHawk, B4UFly, or UASidekick. In retrospect, I think you have a good point. It may be too much and its main thing is for actual filing of flight plans, the free charts are all I use it for, which is a plus.
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