AMA on the Hill!
02-09-2016, 11:31 PM
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I thought we were talking about the whole regulation of model airplanes not just that. The topic was their blog and it was about talking with Congress. You know the guy's on the hill?
02-10-2016, 04:32 AM
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"Under the new procedures, hobbyists and recreational unmanned aircraft operators can fly aircraft that weigh less than 55 lbs. (including any attachments such as a camera) in the area between 15 and 30 miles of Washington, D.C. if the aircraft are registered and marked, and they follow specific operating conditions. The operating conditions require them to fly 400 feet or lower above the ground, stay in the operator's line of sight, only fly in clear conditions, and avoid other aircraft."
I'm not to sure this is not going to impact all of us down the road.
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02-10-2016, 04:45 AM
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I've been following both the DC shutdown along with the AMA on the hill through the AMA blogs. Since both involve the FAA and regulations they put in place the whole DC thing is relevant. Now just what transpires out of the whole "AMA on the hill" has yet to be seen. Since the FAA has agreed to reopen the fields in DC with restrictions we haven't seen before such as.
"Under the new procedures, hobbyists and recreational unmanned aircraft operators can fly aircraft that weigh less than 55 lbs. (including any attachments such as a camera) in the area between 15 and 30 miles of Washington, D.C. if the aircraft are registered and marked, and they follow specific operating conditions. The operating conditions require them to fly 400 feet or lower above the ground, stay in the operator's line of sight, only fly in clear conditions, and avoid other aircraft."
I'm not to sure this is not going to impact all of us down the road.
MIke
"Under the new procedures, hobbyists and recreational unmanned aircraft operators can fly aircraft that weigh less than 55 lbs. (including any attachments such as a camera) in the area between 15 and 30 miles of Washington, D.C. if the aircraft are registered and marked, and they follow specific operating conditions. The operating conditions require them to fly 400 feet or lower above the ground, stay in the operator's line of sight, only fly in clear conditions, and avoid other aircraft."
I'm not to sure this is not going to impact all of us down the road.
MIke
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02-10-2016, 05:01 AM
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Really can't be to sure anymore can we? All the cards haven't been played have they? I've read the blogs just were are all these"They have succeeded in securing multiple concessions and agreements, and you know that from reading that here and on the AMA blogs..." I see a lot of "we can't divulge that" and we can't discuss that right now". I see a lot of "were close too' stuff also.
Just were have I posted AMA=BAD?
Since when is asking question a bad thing?
Mike
Just were have I posted AMA=BAD?
Since when is asking question a bad thing?
Mike
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02-10-2016, 05:03 AM
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No, we can never be sure. I guess that's why we can say oh lord the end is near, it's just around the corner, bad things are about to happen, it's all going to change and it's bad bad bad. And then when it doesn't come to be, we can still worry about what if.
02-10-2016, 05:07 AM
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02-10-2016, 06:07 AM
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"Chad Budreau February 3, 2016 at 12:55
While we do have many allies on the Hill there are some who are oppose to our efforts. Our intent is not to hide details from our members, we just have to be careful as to what we expose. As this progresses and modifications are made the FAA Modernization and Reform Act we can share more details. "
While we do have many allies on the Hill there are some who are oppose to our efforts. Our intent is not to hide details from our members, we just have to be careful as to what we expose. As this progresses and modifications are made the FAA Modernization and Reform Act we can share more details. "
If they're as altruistic as they say, then why worry? If there are some on the hill who oppose AMA's efforts, is withholding information going to earn good will? Or earn ill will? Even if they get a short term win, what happens next time? Whatever they're choosing not to "expose," other lawmakers and staffs will find out eventually, then how will AMA look?
02-10-2016, 08:48 AM
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Why is the AMA so scared of transparency?
If they're as altruistic as they say, then why worry? If there are some on the hill who oppose AMA's efforts, is withholding information going to earn good will? Or earn ill will? Even if they get a short term win, what happens next time? Whatever they're choosing not to "expose," other lawmakers and staffs will find out eventually, then how will AMA look?
If they're as altruistic as they say, then why worry? If there are some on the hill who oppose AMA's efforts, is withholding information going to earn good will? Or earn ill will? Even if they get a short term win, what happens next time? Whatever they're choosing not to "expose," other lawmakers and staffs will find out eventually, then how will AMA look?
02-10-2016, 08:53 AM
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I've been following both the DC shutdown along with the AMA on the hill through the AMA blogs. Since both involve the FAA and regulations they put in place the whole DC thing is relevant.
02-10-2016, 12:25 PM
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Why is the AMA so scared of transparency?
If they're as altruistic as they say, then why worry? If there are some on the hill who oppose AMA's efforts, is withholding information going to earn good will? Or earn ill will? Even if they get a short term win, what happens next time? Whatever they're choosing not to "expose," other lawmakers and staffs will find out eventually, then how will AMA look?
If they're as altruistic as they say, then why worry? If there are some on the hill who oppose AMA's efforts, is withholding information going to earn good will? Or earn ill will? Even if they get a short term win, what happens next time? Whatever they're choosing not to "expose," other lawmakers and staffs will find out eventually, then how will AMA look?
Of course the question presumes that are/were on some campaign to hide something. Far from the truth of course, but continues to fit the AMA=BAD narrative. Their goals and objectives have been made clear repeatedly, but of course because every talking point or mitigating/leverage factors were not laid out, they are hiding something or afraid. Other than two or three people harping on the same talking points about wanting every last bit of intelligence, it seems to be a non issue. A tempest in a teapot.
Look at the results. Overall...what are they? Did we get some of the things we want. What did we have to give up. Does the hobby continue forward as before for all intents and purposes?
No..our so called rights have not been trampled on, nor has the ability for 99.99% of us to keep on flying as we did before.
02-10-2016, 04:41 PM
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02-10-2016, 06:20 PM
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First, your not the only ones basically saying that, there is at least one or two others as well, maybe three. But seriously....your comments in general are mostly negative in nature, almost always projecting the bad that has happened (usually associated with the AMA), continues to happen (again, AMA), and what might happen in the future to the hobby, (AMA and FAA). At least that's my interpretation.
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02-11-2016, 04:01 AM
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