Chris P. Bacon

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For someone who criticizes nearly everything the AMA publishes I figured you would lead by example and demonstrate what a perfect document looks like, this way the AMA could use it for reference. Unfortunately, your deliverable doesn't live up to the perfection you expect of the AMA.

HoundDog

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Originally Posted by HoundDog
Come on every buddy it over the feds ain't going to bother you unless U screw up. Just keep on doing what we have been doing and the feds will leave us alone. ya screw with them and they can get real nasty. Look what happened when congress added #336 amendment to the moderation act. That just started the whole thing. Lay low don't make waves and just like rats, don't feed them and they'll go away.

In one word AMA. I thought it was a good idea until the FAA came out with their interpertation of #336. Then I Realized U just don't tell the IRS EPA or FAA (HOW) to do their job. They take offence at that. I believe the FAA is trying to back off while saving face. What do U think?

cj_rumley

I think you are spot on.

ira d

We all know it was the AMA that lobbied congress for the 336 rule but as long as the FAA does not put a big effort into enforcing the rule and I don’t think they will all will be good. I know there are very few models
that come in over 55 LB’s but as long as the FAA won’t try to stop them flying because they don’t have a AMA inspection it will be ok.

ira d

I don’t think congress thought this through very well because if rule #336 would be followed to the letter and something would happen to the AMA any one that wanted to fly a over 55 LB model would be in trouble until
a new CBO was in place. Also flying over 400 ft and operating turbines could become a issue as well.

HoundDog

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The FAA ain't going to bother about any R/C planes Jets Giant Scale or anything else. First off they haven't the personal 2nd they are a reactive force. They act after something happens. Keep your head down and there won't be any problems.

ira d

I tend to agree.

BarracudaHockey

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We had an FAA guy show up at our field on Saturday.

Certainly wasn't a jack boot thug, he hung around a bit, we fed him a burger and he went on his way

Chris P. Bacon

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Did he say why he was visiting the field?

BarracudaHockey

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Just came to take a look around. He had his little dog with him. I offered him a buddy box flight.

If you draw 5 mile bubbles around JIA and Craig Executive FIeld we are between the two and just outside the bubbles so they know we are there and nobody really bothers with us much.

Silent-AV8R

And, IIRC, your field is also proximal to "sensitive infrastructure", i.e. a power plant. And yet you seem to fly with no problems simply by complying with the AMA Safety Code? Huh? Go figure.

Silent-AV8R

I know of two instances where not only the FAA, but the Secret Service AND Homeland got involved with a club. The Coachella Valley RC Club had a jet event that got caught in a VIP TFR. The AMA and the club worked on short notice with all 3 agencies and the event went off without a hitch. FAA/SS/DHS all seemed more than happy to work constructively with the club and were impressed with what they saw.

Chris P. Bacon

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Seems all the negativity towards these organizations comes from those who have absolutely no experience working with them. In all my dealings with these types of organizations I have found them to be fair and reasonable.

porcia83

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LoL....who woulda thought!

HoundDog

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Post deleted see below for good post couldn't fix this one.

HoundDog

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ACS Updated and 41 Part 107 Sample Test Questions Answered

I created three new articles. I highly suggest you start with the first because each builds on the previous.

Part 107 (ACS) Airmen Certification Standards Explained.
When Part 107 was released, a flurry of other documents and website material came out also. Everyone skimmed through but did not take the time to really study things carefully. The FAA released a draft version of the Part 107 (ACS) Airmen Certification Standards for remote pilots. The ACS is really a standard by which to measure if you are qualified. Continue reading......

Part 107 Draft ACS Updated!The FAA released a draft Airmen Certification Standards ["ACS"] around the time Part 107 was released. Read why the ACS is important. It was updated and a final version was published. Two of the most significant changes below are the percentages of certain test subjects were INCREASED. If you are studying for the exam, it is extremely important to know what was changed so you can properly allocate your time. Continue reading.......

Part 107 Knowledge Test (41 Questions Answered & Explained)
This article will discuss the 41 sample Part 107 knowledge test questions based upon my knowledge as a practicing aviation attorney and current FAA certificated flight instructor. I’m going to break the pages up into 10 questions a piece so as to decrease page load time.
The FAA issued 40 sample questions to help individuals study for the Part 107 Knowledge Test. Later they issued a study guide which included 1 new question.
The Part 107 initial knowledge exam will be 60 questions and you will have 2 hours to complete it. The minimum passing score is 70% which is a maximum of 18 questions wrong or a minimum of 42 questions right. Continue reading......
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HoundDog

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Here is the link to download the PDF of the 41 Part 107 sample questions.


Have fun with these two posts. #591-2

Anyone still want to fly Drones for a living?

HoundDog

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this is the TFR for the VIP (President) on vacation in Martha's Vineyard. Note they have 7 GA airports shut down and also 4 R/C Fields with in the TFR Radius for 19 days. Too bad he doesn't take up R/C.
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BarracudaHockey

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19 days, in the middle of summer? Holy crap

TimJ

He could never take up R/C. Everywhere he goes, there's a TFR. LOL

TimJ

Be happy you don't live near an on going forest fire. Some of the TFRs are for months at a time.

init4fun

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HoundDog

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It's still 7 airports and 4 R/C clubs. Ask these guys. Surly someone from the TFR area is here on RCU
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HoundDog

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Correction to Rupperts question 6 if anyone even cares:

this is the link to the most up to date pdf.