AMERICAN SKY-LAWS

Taranaki Daily News, 15 November 1926, Page 3

AMERICAN SKY-LAWS

ADOPTION BY LOS ANGELES. While members of the Los Angeles traffic squad have not yet been issued binoculars to aid in the performance of their duties, they claim the assistance of some such eqiflpinent will be needed for enforcement of a few new regulations here. For instance, how can the average officer make sure that dirigibles give the right of way’ to balloons, or that aeroplances cease cutting in front of each other nearer than 6Coft. Most policemen, however, indicated that they were not much worried about conditions overhead sinee the practical everyday business of waving signals to motorists shows no signs of abatement. That Los Angeles new sky law, just adopted by the City Council, will be enforced efficiently has been promised by William V. Krowl, deputy city prosecutor. The cordial co-operation of flyers is counted upon to a large degree in making the law effective, it is declared. Under the air ordnance local aeroplanes must be registered and carry a license number similar to those on the under wings, together with the letters “L.A.”

A minimum flying height of 2600 ft over the business district and 15u<l ft over residential sections is set by the law. •titunting" and all reckless flying is strictly forbidden. Pilots must be certified for competency, and machines inspected twice yearly and after all accidents. Night flying without special permission is also ban ned.

Passenger aeroplances. under the ordnance, must be housed during rainy weather and at night. Among the regulations governing flying ffi-hls are rules providing for wind indicators as part of the equipment of every field, and forbidding animals and vehicles from using fluids.