At 06:04 PM 9/25/98 +0000, you wrote:
>The last time I checked, adding auto-pilot features to any mobile such
>that it can navigate without human countrol makes it illegal as a model.
>There is also a weight limit for models that can be flown in most
>countries (USA == 5 kg ?).
>

Models MUCH larger than 5kg are routinely flown. 1/3 and 1/4 scale models
of large aricraft are sometimes as big and almost as heavy as full size
light aircraft. I am not really sure of the regulations, but models above 5
kg are very common.

Sean


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