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founder:
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CoinsAndPins
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date created:
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05/13/2008
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no. of members:
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4
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description/mission statement:
This category is intended as a waymarking game. Its purpose is two fold:
1. To waymark points of interest that have already been waymarked, but from a high altitude aerial view.
2. To use good photographic techniques while waymarking the spot from high altitude. This may require more professional equipment; however, some newer small cameras to have great zoom capabilities.
Have you ever been flying on an aircraft and followed your way across the land by using reference points of the geography or large landmarks? Do you have good photographic skills? Well, here is your chance to waymark from the sky and make that flight a little more interesting.
The goal is, while you are flying on an aircraft, to identify already waymarked points of interest and photograph them from the air as you are passing near them.
To read how the FAA regards the use of personal electronic devices (PEDs) during flight, you can read FAA AC 91-21.1B at
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/
and then clicking on "Advisory Circulars", and type the FAA AC number in the search bar. This policy can change at any time without it being updated in this category description, so keep yourself up to date on the new official policies from official sources.
In summary, the FAA regulation regarding the use of PEDs is mostly centered on T-PEDs (Transmitting Personal Electronic Devices). Most cameras do not transmit a signal, but there are some which do such as those that have GPS capability or wireless shutter releases. The Airlines are given the legal right disallowing the use of any PED, but several will allow the use of digital cameras during any portion of flight (normally when the aircraft is above 10,000 feet altitude) as long as there is no chance of transmitting a signal.
It is your responsibility to seek approval before taking photos in flight.
Contact your airline before your flight and ensure they will allow you to use your digital camera. I personally carry a copy of the email responses from several airlines with me that state I can use a camera in flight (above 10,000 feet altitude) incase I am asked any further questions; however, the pilot of the aircraft and/or aircraft staff has final say to deny camera use regardless if their corporate level has given permission. In addition, you should consult with the aircrew before you use your camera so they are aware of your intentions.
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open enrollment: ON
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