Abel

Let's get the technical facts out of the way first. The 2004 Safety Code does not go into effect until 1/1/04, so this discussion about TAM is moot. It was also an FAI effort which does not fall under the AMA rules, and lets remember that, at least at this point, the AMA makes rules, not laws. There are a LOT of things that the FAI does differently than the AMA. Also remember that the AMA is the USA representive to the FAI. FAI certificates/licenses or whatever you want to call them, are sold by the AMA. Some FAI events can be put on at an AMA chartered club, others may not. There is nothing illegal, immoral or against the rules in participating in FAI events. As a matter of fact, it is encouraged. The AMA sponsers teams to compete in FAI events at the World Championship level. In the past that has made for some problems, such as the fact that much heavier models had been allowed in scale than the AMA allows.

Now, the new rule will also calls for maintaining unenhanced visual contact with the aircraft throughout the entire flight operation. That certainly would eliminate the TAM effort, in the future, under AMA rules.

The only addendum that I have seen is the one that was posted on RCU. Abel, believe it or not, I do not contact the AMA daily, weekly or even monthly. I do it when I want to know something. Your turn.

JR