AMA Grounds it's members in DC area? Is this true?
12-28-2015, 08:46 PM
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As a member of DC-RC and SWAP in Baltimore, I can confirm that these fields have been issued a “cease-fly” of any sorts until further notice. So far we are being told this is a temporary measure while new systems that specifically look for smaller flying objects in the airspace are being tested.
I suspect only until tests have been concluded will the cease-fly order will be lifted. It seems this may be coming to every town near you unfortunately…
I suspect only until tests have been concluded will the cease-fly order will be lifted. It seems this may be coming to every town near you unfortunately…
12-29-2015, 07:39 AM
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That would actually be a very good thing. That is ofcoarse if the beam could be focused and not shoot just omni directional. Anyhow the point being if they use just to shoot down the FPV/Drones.. then maybe they would leave the Model Airplane clubs alone.
12-29-2015, 12:30 PM
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What if they utilized the cell towers to broadcast their "shoot down beam" omnidirectional for the scenario where they have a drone they deem to be an imminent threat. Just push a button and every drone in the area comes down.
That will definately come in handy when the machines take over.
That will definately come in handy when the machines take over.
12-29-2015, 05:45 PM
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LOL I would just hope no RC jets are flying in the area when they hit the button.
Hope it all works out.. That is I hope they can down the FPVers and leave the good guys alone
Hope it all works out.. That is I hope they can down the FPVers and leave the good guys alone
12-31-2015, 10:46 AM
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What if they utilized the cell towers to broadcast their "shoot down beam" omnidirectional for the scenario where they have a drone they deem to be an imminent threat. Just push a button and every drone in the area comes down.
That will definately come in handy when the machines take over.
That will definately come in handy when the machines take over.
12-31-2015, 12:27 PM
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Yes, check out the email newsletter from Jay Marsh, AMA District IV VP:
AMA District IV Newsletter
Bob
AMA District IV Newsletter
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01-01-2016, 08:47 AM
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Wow! Apparently the AMA was told to stop flying in the DC area in September!! But the AMA did nothing to inform the Clubs.. wow http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/s...=191312&page=3
01-01-2016, 10:55 AM
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Wow! Apparently the AMA was told to stop flying in the DC area in September!! But the AMA did nothing to inform the Clubs.. wow http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/s...=191312&page=3
Bob
01-01-2016, 04:21 PM
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Wow! Apparently the AMA was told to stop flying in the DC area in September!! But the AMA did nothing to inform the Clubs.. wow http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/s...=191312&page=3
You have to wonder if the AMA did not tell it's members about the cease fly coming in DC earlier because they were afraid members may not renew, IMO if that was the case it will backfire on the AMA latter on
if the fields don't reopen soon.
01-01-2016, 04:58 PM
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If you read all of the information that is out there, it appears as if when this restriction first came out, the FAA did not enforce a shutdown at established clubs. However, something changed and they had to do so. It also appears as if the FAA is trying to work with all of the agencies involved (and around DC, its more than just them) to allow the clubs to fly again. Why not wait until this does, or does not happen to jump on the doomsday bandwagon?
To Vettster, I "did" read it, and there was nothing there to substantiate the claim that the AMA did nothing, or "covered up" the publicly announced restrictions, just more theories and accusations from people outside the process...
Bob
01-01-2016, 08:36 PM
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You've got to be kidding right? I mean seriously, I can understand differences in opinions on how the AMA may have handled some issues, but this anti-AMA conspiracy theory vitriol really has me baffled. Have any of you who spew this even talked to the relevant AMA reps. about this at all? Have you made any effort to get involved and/or help out? What exactly is behind this "we're doomed and its the AMA's fault" agenda?
If you read all of the information that is out there, it appears as if when this restriction first came out, the FAA did not enforce a shutdown at established clubs. However, something changed and they had to do so. It also appears as if the FAA is trying to work with all of the agencies involved (and around DC, its more than just them) to allow the clubs to fly again. Why not wait until this does, or does not happen to jump on the doomsday bandwagon?
To Vettster, I "did" read it, and there was nothing there to substantiate the claim that the AMA did nothing, or "covered up" the publicly announced restrictions, just more theories and accusations from people outside the process...
Bob
If you read all of the information that is out there, it appears as if when this restriction first came out, the FAA did not enforce a shutdown at established clubs. However, something changed and they had to do so. It also appears as if the FAA is trying to work with all of the agencies involved (and around DC, its more than just them) to allow the clubs to fly again. Why not wait until this does, or does not happen to jump on the doomsday bandwagon?
To Vettster, I "did" read it, and there was nothing there to substantiate the claim that the AMA did nothing, or "covered up" the publicly announced restrictions, just more theories and accusations from people outside the process...
Bob
As far we are all doomed I never said such in fact I posted earlier that I went flying today and have not changed the way I fly in anyway and at this point I am not concerned about the registration that much.
