Originally Posted by
AllModesR/C
...On another note I realized today that the FAA does indeed have control over model aviation as the AMA emailed me a TFR for my area starting tomorrow. Which prohibits radio controlled model aircraft operations with a 32 nm radius of the determined area.
Was the restriction implemented for reasons of national security (e.g. a visit by The President or other VIP?) If so, these flight restrictions go way beyond the FAA. Planning for these TFRs involves the US Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and/or the United States Secret Service. Violating a TFR can anger any of these agencies. Facing the FAA in Court is far less daunting than facing any of these other agencies.