I have seen a lot of "discussion" on the proposed FAA restructuring/rules facing RC aviation and I have to wonder...

It seems that there's a whole lot of speculation and arguing over unknowns, a lot of egos, opinions, and paranoia.

I'm pretty sure the FAA isn't going to ban RC aviation but, hey, that's just me.

I did a quick search to see what was going on and I found this document from a couple of years ago.

http://www.modelaircraft.org/faa/recommendations.pdf

It's basically recommendations on how to regulate RC models under the new FAA 'restructuring' if that is the correct word.

If you look at section 3 which outlines recommendations for the regulations for RC aircraft not operating under the umbrella of something like the AMA, it doesn't really seem that 'out there' to me...

It kind of makes sense.

I'm sure that those who fly turbines will not be happy and the "400 foot altitude limit" may be a touch unrealistic but beyond that, it kind of seems like common sense.

Is the uproar just a bunch of irrational paranoia like the guy I knew who cashed in his house for gold, bought every gun he could, and moved to the hills when Obama was elected? (this is not a joke...true story and totally insane)

Or am I missing something?