ORIGINAL: gow589
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As long as we are percieved as staying out of controled airspace it won't be a problem.
The buffer zone that separates our model aircraft and regulated aircraft begins at 400' AGL. That is the altitude that FAA 'advises' us, in accord with their long-standing policy of allowing us to self-regulate, not to exceed with our model airplanes. At the speed limit set by AMA for turbine powered models, a pull up from the deck will break through that 400' ceiling in about 1 1/2 seconds. Do you really think we are perceived by FAA as staying out of controlled airspace? Hint: DB was recently queried by an FAA official about model airplanes flying at up to 26,000 feet.
Abel