mtnjak

I was searching for information about this topic and ran across the 5 mile/150 foot rule. I would say ignorance is bliss but I wouldn't suggest doing so now. When I was a kid growing up I lived very close to the airport (Decatur, IL). Here is just how close and how close to one of the main runways flight path. As a kid, I had no idea of any rules or the FAA and apparently my parents didn't either or didn't think about it because I on several occasions flew my kite on a 200 foot string in our backyard which was adjacent to a large horse pasture (area marked in blue on the attached photo). I probably even watch planes fly by while doing so! Again, had I known the rules I wouldn't have done it but it is what it is.