Sport_Pilot

The FAA says that the owner not pilot must register and he must list all aircraft. This is not registering pilots.

essyou35

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I just signed over all my aircraft to my trust.
"The Machine gun Trust" I use for my guns and will register with that.

Sport_Pilot

Hey that's an idea! Get a Class 3 license and strap your machine guns to your models, and then they are protected by the second amendment!

AllTheGoodNamesAreTaken

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What will be the FAA's involvement AFTER you register? I highly doubt that their involvement ends with registration.

essyou35

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You could set up an LLC, trust or some other entity as the owner and then you can have generic information you can send to the FAA.

Its not a big deal but its the principle that is at work here.

mr_matt

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Well the pollyanna sheeple will tell you there is nothing to worry about.

I think a big chunk of the AMA is getting a wake-up call (email) right about now.

AllTheGoodNamesAreTaken

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Who would risk federal prosecution for not following their ill-conceived rules?

TimJ

Prove it.

TimJ

Much like full size aircraft......

Sport_Pilot

Why? It is written that way in the ruling. Why don't you bother to read it? When it comes down to it I don't care if you are ignorant, just please don't be obstinate when I try to educate you.

porcia83

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I doubt it will be the pollyanna sheeple. You know how those people are with their following the rules and all. Rather I think it's all those folks that will pound their chests and keyboards here and claim "you can pry my airplane from my cold dead hands".

I find it ironic that the most vocal of the critics like to use the fact that they followed the AMA rules for the past 30-40-50 years, but are some of the first to say they won't follow the FAA ones. I guess they are selective rule followers when it suits them. And we wonder why the govt is now involved?

rcollector

The FAA has told me in the past it is not their problem if below 300 feet when sight seers buzz my property in full size helis. They said call the local police. We try that and are told they do not care and only deal with real crime. So now they are all going to come if I fly a 1 pound foamie over my land?? Really?

TimJ

no no and no.

If you are flying as a hobbyist you are registering yourself, not the aircraft. If you are flying outside of being a hobbyist, you are required to register each aircraft. That is what is stated on the latest Q and A on the FAA website. http://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/faqs/

Really? Please read the facts before going off half-cocked.....

mr_matt

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Sorry I don't follow. I believe most people will comply. The sheeple will tell you..."comply, everything will be fine, this is not a big deal, etc etc."

IF this were nothing more than a 5 dollar fee and marking the inside of my model with a sharpie, of course it would be great, who cares. I am talking about what is coming next. Airspace restrictions, usage restrictions, operational restrictions, design restrictions.......who will stop them.

TimJ

Here Sport Pilot, I will make it easy for you: http://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/faqs/#use

Q. Do I have to provide any information on my UAS?
A. Individual recreational users do not have to enter the make, model, and serial number. All non-recreational users will be required to provide the make, model, and serial number when the website is available to all other users.
Q. If I own multiple drones, do I have to register them all?
A. No. You may register once and apply the same registration number to all your UAS.

Sport_Pilot

So sorry, I see when reading the actual ruling that I misread the heading.
"Registration: Persons intending to use small unmanned aircraft for purposes other than as model aircraft."

I apparently missed the word "other".

Sport_Pilot

So sorry, I see when reading the actual ruling that I misread the heading.

"Registration: Persons intending to use small unmanned aircraft for purposes other than as model aircraft."

I apparently missed the word "other".


Still it says it is registering all your aircraft, not the pilot. And it is the owner, the pilot can be anybody else.

porcia83

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Sheeple...lol. They are the ones who will continue to fly and enjoy the hobby. They will probably joining for free, markering their number in the plane, then maybe paying 5.00 in 3 years. I doubt they will be focused on all the horrible things that might happen in the future. We already have the restrictions you noted above except design restrictions, that's a new one. The end is not near...keep calm and keep flying.

porcia83

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No...that is not correct.

flyrcjets

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Mike you sound so smart I'd thought you'd fiqure by now all clubs operating on federal , state, county and park land must adhere to all laws and regulations. I know, I know Texas is exempt from all things logical...

flyrcjets

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No they will be the ones crying when it hit's them from left field..waaaaaa what happened , why didn't anybody DO SOMETHING...where is the AMA...

TimJ

Sport Pilot, please read the facts. I've provided links and text. I want you armed with the facts. That way misinformation can be prevented.

flyrcjets

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Folks that obey laws still don't like being forced to jump through hoops that Congress say's we don't have too. Can you understand that? It doesn't mean they are selective , it means they KNOW their rights. People sue over them everday.

thepamster

For those of us who don't consider ourselves ignorant could you please tell me where you saw that because I could not find that anywhere.

porcia83

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Oh I certainly understand that. Feel free to explain the whole law thing to the FAA and Congress while the registration process is in place. I'm extremely aware of the litigation going on in this country over a number of issues, rights included. So who is going to step up on sue now.

I hate the whole thing, this won't prevent any bad acts, at best it might...might help to identify the perp. I'm looking at this from a reality position (well, my reality). Do I follow the rules or not? Is it worth the risk to get busted? Do I spend 5 minutes registering and a little more time putting a number in or on my plane? To continue to fly and enjoy the hobby, I think it's worth it. I'm hoping, through my rose tinted lenses, that the AMA can still work some kind of deal out with the FAA at least on the reg process. Time will tell.