Originally Posted by
bradpaul
Just making sure that people understand that as the FAA has not recognized the AMA as a "nationwide community based organization" and that the AMA HAS NOT STATED that they are a "nationwide community based organization" that no recreational model aircraft flyer can meet the requirements of Sec 336 to be exempt from additional FAA regulation.
At this point we are all subject to whatever the FAA is yet to publish for sUAS regulation.
Yes, we need to keep in mind that there is no OFFICIAL recognition of any group as a CBO. But, there have been a couple of feeble hints from the FAA. One is in the interpretation rule where they acknowledge the FPV policy of an unspecified CBO. The other is a direct link to the AMA in their ;
[h=1]"What Can I Do With My Model Aircraft? Hobby/Recreational Flying"[/h]webpage.
http://www.faa.gov/uas/publications/...aft_operators/
I do believe that language in the interpretation rule specifically admits that we will be free of FAA sUAS regulation if we meet the conditions of section 336. That means there has to be a CBO and that the FAA recognizes it. Again, I think the AMA threw a monkey wrench into the works with their ill advised suit. They should have negotiated an agreement.