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Old 06-24-2014 | 09:09 AM
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Another part that bothers me is the following:
"Accordingly, as part of the requirements for model aircraft operations within 5 miles of an airport set forth in section336(a)(4) of P.L. 112-95, the FAA would expect modelers operating model aircraft in airspace covered by §§ 91.126 through 91.135 and part 73 to obtain authorization from air traffic control prior to operating. "
That statement is pretty clear: If your club flying field is within 5 miles of an airport, then you have to get authorization from the airport to operate model aircraft at your club field. The logical extension is that if the airport says no, then your club field can't operate. I suspect that will affect a lot of us.
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Gus