The above ground gas tank is even closer. There has to be an exception for the area near runways, or some kind of consideration given...
You are right Mark, and Brian pointed to the correct regs. I just have seen enough pilots violated for some other reg when they were doing something already provided for. Their catch all reg is the reckless and dangerous flying which is a subjective definition at best. Best policy, avoid and live. You may be right; in your situation you were! But right don't pay the bills when you are rolled up in a ball! Look at the two Beechcrafts that landed on one another; each though he had the right of way. Doesn't matter who was right; both are now talking to the NTSB and FAA. Plan on the other guy to be Gomer; Besides, I need you to be around to take an air to air shot of my KR at the next Gathering.... Colin Rainey brokerpi...@bellsouth.net
