Originally Posted by
vertical grimmace
The problem is these NOTAM's are now effecting line of site RC because of what a completely different type of model is doing. So what happens if I am flying at my model airplane club, and a NOTAM has been issued, that I was not aware of? In all reality, this would have no effect on anyones safety, but I would be subject to arrest for not complying to the NOTAM? Again, who would I be dealing with? Feds in black suits, local law enforcement? Someone has to enforce this unreasonable set of rules.
In general it is a quad etc that is flying in that manner, but that doesn't preclude a heli or fixed wing from doing the same. Brad has mentioned numerous times before it's the method of flying that's the issue, not the type of craft. As for the NOTAMS, you're responsible to know. The chances that one gets sprung up suddenly is extremely rare. As to the sporting event, one would know about them well in advance. They are usually issues for VIP travel, we get them in CT all the time. Well in advance, and if you are an AMA member, you normally get a notice from them. In addition, our club secretary sends out a second notice to our members alerting them to this. If you are not a club or AMA member, it's still going to be up to you to be aware.
You bring up a good point though in terms of enforcement. Unreasonable or not, someone is going to enforce them. I'm guessing it would be local LE, and depending on the situation, perhaps federal. And the chances of being caught might be slim, but I don't know that I would want to be the one to find out how serious the laws will be enforced.
I get that you want the AMA to distance themselves from uav's, but that issue aside what do you think should be done about people who fly recklessly. Forgot the craft they fly, are you against having laws on the books to hold these folks accountable? If not, what would you suggest in terms of enforcement and punishment?