| Many people who enjoy general aviation will | | | | doing, consider contacting them before your |
| have taken a camera up and happily snapped | | | | arrival. |
| away to take advantage of some alternative | | | | |
| views which would not have otherwise been | | | | How long will you be in the area? |
| possible This type | | | | |
| of aerial photography perfectly legal and can | | | | Minimise noise nuisance to those on the |
| provide some fantastic images in the right | | | | ground, consider two or three short visits |
| conditions. However, when selling the images | | | | rather than one long one. |
| or taking a professional photographer with | | | | |
| you who will sell the images this becomes | | | | How many people in the aircraft? |
| commercial aerial photography and there are | | | | |
| many considerations which must be taken into | | | | The minimum crew should be two, pilot and |
| account. | | | | photography. Consider another person to help |
| | | | lookout and practice safe techniques before |
| The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) considers | | | | the actual photography. |
| these just some of the important questions | | | | |
| you should ask yourself before undertaking | | | | Will low flying military aircraft be a |
| any flight: | | | | possible harzard? |
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| Why are you taking pictures? Is there a | | | | Can you avoid their known operating heights? |
| valuable consideration being given for the | | | | See safety sense leaflet 18A, AIC 107/99 |
| flight? | | | | (yellow 345) and UK AIP ENR 1-10-13. |
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| Is this a private flight? Public Transport | | | | How much equipment are you carrying? |
| Flight? Or Aerial Work? Air Navigation Order | | | | |
| 2000, Article 130. | | | | What is the effect on weight and balance? |
| | | | Will it obstruct the controls or emergency |
| Where are you going to fly? | | | | exits? Make sure the photographer is briefed. |
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| Will you be close to a person, vessel, | | | | Will you photograph other aircraft? |
| vehicle or structure? Will you be over an | | | | |
| assembly of persons? Rule 5 (1) (e) Rules of | | | | This is formation flying! See Rule 17 (1) |
| the Air and Rule 5 (1) (d). | | | | (c). |
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| Will you be in controlled airspace? | | | | The above list of questions is not a |
| | | | definitive guide to the issues relating to |
| Do you need clearance from an Air Traffic | | | | aerial photography but it does highlight many |
| Control Unit? Use an up-to-date chart for the | | | | different aspects which must be taken into |
| relevant area. | | | | account. These will clearly vary depending on |
| | | | the type of photography, for example event |
| Will you be close to an Aerodrome? | | | | photography will pose different problems to |
| | | | construction photography or progress |
| Know the frequency for the aerodrome, make | | | | photography due to the large gathering of |
| sure they know who you are and what you are | | | | people at outdoor events. |