I'd like everyone to please visit this page:
http://nzmaa.org.nz/videos
and watch the fourth video from the top of this page.
Pay particular notice to:
1. the distance figure shown on the OSD
2. the altitude figure shown on the OSD
3. the proximity of a large wind turbine.
Now note what site this is featured on -- it is the NZ national model flying administration's website, seemingly being used as an example of how the hobby can be enjoyed and with the endorsement of the national modelflying administration MFNZ.
Note that in NZ, the following regulations/laws apply:
1. an RC model must not be flown above 400 feet (120m)
2. an FPV model must not be flown beyond visual range (the model is an AXN - work it out)
3. those flying FPV must have someone on a buddy box ready to take control of the model at all times
The reasons that I'd like as many people as possible to watch this video and note where it is being promoted will become apparent in the near future. Post the link to the videos page on that site to other forums and discussion groups so that as many people as possible can view this situation. We may have a bunfight on our hands and I would like it noted that clearly NZ's national modelflying organisation has no problems with videos depicting blatant law and regulation-violating videos being posted on the internet -- indeed, on their very own website -- which they control. This is not just an area where anyone can simply upload a video -- it is controlled and operated by MFNZ. They chose to post the video, they must be endorsing this activity.
And yes, they were advised that the video depicted law/regulation-breaking activities several weeks ago and acknowledged such -- so they can not claim ignorance.
Please tell your friends, families, other RC fliers (especially those with an interest in FPV) and anyone who might be interested to watch this video and make note of the clear violations of "the rules" and "the law".