Far Cotton Railway Viaduct in Northampton,
Entry 6. Viaduct or Aqueduct
I claim 3 bonus points for
Bonus point if a vehicle or vessel is crossing it
Bonus point if 12 or more arches
Bonus point for adding to Drone Scene and posting a link with your entry
I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene:
[Far Cotton Railway Viaduct in Northampton, England]
Land owner permission not required.
The viaduct passes through Briar hill meadows Great for walking your dog or yourself. A big lake and the River Nene canal that leads to sixfields. you can also see the Express lift from here too lots of adventures to be had lots of fresh air and if you go regularly you can witness the season’s changing.
The origin…
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Wind Powered
Bonus point if there are 4 or more sails
Bonus point if the subject is commercial
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Can I just get a clarification on the above? Has it deliberately been written in such a way that it could equally apply to a sailing vessel or a windmill/pump/turbine?
I only ask because I immediately thought ship (you can take the boy out the navy…) but when I showed my wife her mind immediately went to the latter.
Thought I’d just check before trying to send the Mini 2 haring round the Norfolk coast after yachts unnecessarily…
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Nice. Just a shame you can’t claim 2 for 1 with getting a commuter train as well…
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Thanks for asking Andy.
We cannot reveal why we have chosen to word items in certain ways. We can only advise you that we require an image of something that is powered by the wind.
A kite, for instance, fulfils the above requirement
But, to gain all the bonuses it should have four or more sails. be operated in the expectation of making a profit and your TOAL point should be unique and recorded on Drone Scene.
We leave the interpretation of the above up to you. In case of confusion we refer you to post number 73
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Second of todays entries:
Solar farm
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Bonus point if there are 30 or more rows
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I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene :
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Land owner permission not required.
Parked in a layby end of the dead end road.
Then used the land beyond the gate to toal and fly.
Close to but not in the FRZ of Goodwood.
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 20/08/2021. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.
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One of the best looking viaducts in the country, I would love to go and see this one . Great picture👍🏾
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Some great entries so far guys, Well done Look out for the stealthy ones lurking in the shadows, no ones points are safe
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I think so too, lots of anti drone signage on the gates despite it being a public right of way. Let me know if you do will see if I can join you.
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Thanks for clarifying. I will endeavour to find Taskmaster-style loopholes where possible…
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A kite, for instance, fulfils the above requirement
But, to gain all the bonuses it should have four or more sails. be operated in the expectation of making a profit and your TOAL point should be unique and recorded on Drone Scene.
I’m now off to sew 4 kites together. Wish me luck…
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Oh you absolutely should. Experience from previous years is that this is exactly what the committee love the most.
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It should be noted that the previous years’ committee had a sense of humour …
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Earwig
20 August 2021 19:35
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OK. Here we go.
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Isolated Church/Chapel
Bonus point for having no other buildings within 100M
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Claiming a bonus point for no other buildings within 100m (you’ll have to verify that on a map as I wasn’t willing to go too high).
And a bonus point for a Drone Scene entry .
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Nearest building is about 250 metres, Jez.
All good for maximum points
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4. Commuter Train
South Western Railway service from Dorking to London Waterloo, crossing the River Mole after leaving Box Hill and Westhumble Station.
Bonus Points:
It’s moving.
It Has more than 4 carriages.
3 Points Please!
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Solar farm
Bonus point if there are 30 or more rows
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Taken today (21/08/2021) at 11.00am in Weston Longville, Norfolk.
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Abandoned Building
Last one for today. The Reception and Admin Block of what was St Andrew’s Mental Hospital in Norwich. Taken today (21/08/2021) at 11.45am.
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The main building on the other side of the main road is listed, but sadly that doesn’t extend to this building as far as I can see…
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Kirby Muxloe Castle
A Castle
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Bonus point if there is a water filled moat
Bonus point if Wikipedia Link is provided
Kirby Muxloe Castle, also known historically as Kirby Castle, is a ruined, fortified manor house in Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire, England. William, Lord Hastings, began work on the castle in 1480, founding it on the site of a pre-existing manor house. William was a favourite of King Edward IV and had prospered considerably during the Wars of the Roses. Work continued quickly until 1483, when William was executed during Richard, Duke of Gloucester's, seizure of the throne. His widow briefly con...
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I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene :
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Land owner permission not required.
On foot path leading out of Court close in Kirby Muxloe, continue along this path until you reach the summit of the hill In front of you and turns around. You will find yourself overlooking Kirby Muxloe Castle and moat.
Best to go early morning before the dog walkers are out as it’s a popular route for them.
The originator declared that this location was not inside a…
Total 4 points
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