ORIGINAL: Silent-AV8R
ORIGINAL: Sport_Pilot
OK but it still allows the FAA to regulate models bigger than 55 lbs. Sounds like letting the camels nose under the tent to me.
Ever the optimist, huh SP??
FWIW here's the list of current planes permitted by the AMA 55 pounds or over:
http://www.modelaircraft.org/MembersOnly/pdf/520-C.pdf
There are right at 100 planes and around 55 individuals on the list. So as it stands now I think it is fair to say that the law, if passes as is, will cover about 99.961% of the AMA members. Probable even a higher percentage of the overall number of modelers in the US. Then, if the AMA accepts the AMA (CBO) standards I am certain those 55 or so fellows will still be able to enjoy their large planes.
So, yes, you see: 99.961% of us are not going to be affected by these FAA sUAS regulations, if they even make it through the process. What are they going to do? Require us to hold the equivalent to a concealed handgun carry permit to fly a .60 sized Super Sportster at the local field? And even if they do require a simple license and background check (and even that's not going to happen) to get a permit, then what do people have to hide? How can this be any more difficult than filling out a simple form at the local dealer to buy a hunting rifle?
NorfolkSouthern