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<font size=3>The last time this came up it was because of a model scaring
a flight crew of a 727 going into JFK. The FAA at that time told the AMA
they had the power to regulate RC but chose not to at that time because
of the problems associated in attempting to, but if "we" didn't
clean up our act, they would. That's the root of certain AMA safety rules
concerning flying near airports, etc. In those days there was no where
near the number of UAV's flying as there is today, and the FAA's problem
today has changed. It would be difficult for them (the FAA) to tell one
group (the military) flying an "RC" of one type with a 3 foot
wing span that there was strict rules to comply with, and tell the other
group (us) with a like size "RC" there's no regulation. We DO
need to watch this.<br><br>
<br>
At 09:41 5/13/2009, you wrote:<br><br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Something to be aware of - it's
been in the works for a while, but this<br>
is a good explanation from Tony about where the AMA is in the
process<br>
and what we as modelers should be aware of and looking for.<br><br>
For those who might be unfamiliar, as UAV flights are increasing
over<br>
the US, the FAA is looking for a way to more closely regulate
them.<br><br>
Begin forwarded message:<br><br>
Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 11:43:25 -0400<br>
From: "Tony" <tony@radiosouthrc.com><br>
To: "'General pattern discussion'"
<nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org><br>
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Fw: Rules Coming?<br><br>
<br>
There is a lot that everyone will need to learn about this issue.
The<br>
ARC<br>
was made up of about 25 industry (read that as commercial) people
from<br>
full-scale to manufacturers of UAS. We (AMA) had ONE seat on
this<br>
committee. The AMA pushed for keeping everything just as it is
right<br>
now,<br>
accentually making model aircraft exempt from any rules.<br><br>
<br><br>
The problem is that the commercial guys say, "hey, they can fly
(meaning<br>
AMA) without restrictions, why can't we?" This is the fight
that AMA<br>
has<br>
been dealing with for a year now. <br><br>
<br><br>
The original concept of this group was to come to consensus about<br>
issues.<br>
Well, that didn't work, so basically we were outvoted by the rest of
the<br>
group. However, any member of the ARC could write an explanation as
to<br>
why<br>
they were against such rules, giving reasons so that the FAA could<br>
consider<br>
this when they review these proposals. That is what we have
done. Many<br>
manufacturers want to limit us in many ways, and one of those is to<br>
limit<br>
aircraft to 100MPH, 400 ft altitude and no turbines! Obviously, AMA
is<br>
against anything that would effect what modelers are doing now.
<br><br>
<br><br>
Now, it is up to the FAA to look at these proposed rules and either
<br><br>
A. Pass them as written<br><br>
B. Modify them <br><br>
C. Trash it all and start over<br><br>
<br><br>
Once the FAA gets into it, they will give an NPRM (notice of
Proposed<br>
Rule<br>
Making) and will receive comments from any interested parties (THAT
BE<br>
US!)<br>
at that time.<br><br>
<br><br>
You can be sure that AMA is on top of this and we have a plan in
place<br>
to<br>
flood the FAA with letters and e-mails should they propose something<br>
against<br>
our interests! My best suggestion to everyone is to visit the
AMA<br>
website<br>
for updated info often and read MODEL AVIATION when it comes to your<br>
door. <br><br>
<br><br>
<br><br>
Tony Stillman, President<br><br>
Radio South, Inc.<br><br>
139 Altama Connector, Box 322<br><br>
Brunswick, GA 31525<br><br>
1-800-962-7802<br><br>
<a href="http://www.radiosouthrc.com/" eudora="autourl">
www.radiosouthrc.com</a><br><br>
_____ <br><br>
From: nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org<br>
[<a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" eudora="autourl">
mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a>] On Behalf Of
John<br>
Konneker<br>
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 9:59 AM<br>
To: jpavlick@idseng.com; Discussion List<br>
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Fw: Rules Coming?<br><br>
<br><br>
Hey John,<br>
Mike Dorna had sent some of us a link to the proposal earlier this
week<br>
and<br>
Don Mathewson talks about the process<br>
that generated it in his "President's Perspective" column in
the current<br>
June issue of MA, page 5.<br>
>From John's column it sounds like when the NPRM comes out and
public<br>
>comment<br>
is invited the AMA will probably <br>
be asking members to let their feelings be known.<br>
Interesting stuff.<br>
JLK<br>
<br><br>
_____ <br><br>
Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 06:00:40 -0700<br>
From: jpavlick@idseng.com<br>
To: nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org<br>
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Fw: Rules Coming?<br><br>
<br>
Guys,<br><br>
Bob sent this link to me and thought everyone would be interested.
Many<br>
of<br>
you have probably seen this already but in case you haven't, take a<br>
look...<br><br>
<br><br>
John Pavlick<br><br>
--- On Wed, 5/13/09, Bob Pastorello <rcaerobob@cox.net>
wrote:<br><br>
From: Bob Pastorello <rcaerobob@cox.net><br>
Subject: Rules Coming?<br>
To: "John Pavlick" <idsmail@sbcglobal.net><br>
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 11:51 AM<br><br>
Hello, John. Long time no hear, hope you're doing well in pattern
land.<br><br>
I recently found this new thread on RCU dealing with a rule-making<br>
proposal<br>
from the FAA. May be of interest to pattern people....<br><br>
<a href="http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8760851" eudora="autourl">
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8760851</a><br><br>
<br>
Bob Pastorello<br>
<a href="http://www.rcaerobats.net/" eudora="autourl">
www.rcaerobats.net</a>
<<a href="http://www.rcaerobats.net/" eudora="autourl">
http://www.rcaerobats.net/</a>> <br>
rcaerobob@cox.net<br><br>
<br><br>
<br><br>
<br>
-- <br>
Tom<br><br>
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