oriol
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Russians have a strong aeronautical tradition ,They have been in aviation since its first days. They also have developped a powerful aeronautic/astronautic industry, mostly focused on military and transportation needs.
Despite all their aeronautical achievements sportive aviation in russia (and by extension in the exsovietic republics) has always been very restricted: very few sport pilots, homebuilt aviation was banned.
The legal issues were insurmountable obstacles for aviation enthusiasts.
Although changing the law (adapting it for the present days) it´s a slow process. I think it´s very relevant that the most important person of the country call the reporters to let them record him flying an ultralight!
Last week I have the oportunity to talk to a both spanish/russian native speaker who told me how sportive aviation and homebuilding is flourishing in Russia. Apparently they are starting to open their air space for foreigners, wich is a very seductive option in case you are up to long range flights!
Oriol
Despite all their aeronautical achievements sportive aviation in russia (and by extension in the exsovietic republics) has always been very restricted: very few sport pilots, homebuilt aviation was banned.
The legal issues were insurmountable obstacles for aviation enthusiasts.
Although changing the law (adapting it for the present days) it´s a slow process. I think it´s very relevant that the most important person of the country call the reporters to let them record him flying an ultralight!
Last week I have the oportunity to talk to a both spanish/russian native speaker who told me how sportive aviation and homebuilding is flourishing in Russia. Apparently they are starting to open their air space for foreigners, wich is a very seductive option in case you are up to long range flights!
Oriol
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