Our Flying field is located 3.5 miles from a local airport, it is also located on Park Property within the city limits. We have had this RC Flying Field for over 35 years.
In 1981, the FAA set rules for hobby aircraft in an A
dvisory Circular. The rules were simple and lasted all the way through 2012:
1981 FAA Rules:
- Be safe and don’t annoy people.
- Don’t fly over 400 feet.
- Contact ATC if you are within 3 miles of an airport.
Back in 1981, I was club president, and as such, I drafted a courtesy letter to notify our Local Airport Manager of our address location.
I included a copy of our club Lease Agreement that we held with the City. In 2003 and again in 2013, our City Lease was again extended for another 10 years.
Now, the "Distance" rule has changed to the new "5 MILE RADIUS". our club has taken the pro-active approach and the "Courtesy" to notify the present Local Airport Manager of our Address Location and our GPS coordinates. That is ALL we have done and ALL that we intend to do at this time.
Ken Kehlet AMA 1528