Originally Posted by
why_fly_high
Do you think flying my 1.5oz Micro Radian powered glider in my neighborhood is unsafe? I do it all the time. Neighbors enjoy it. Where do you set the limit? These questions are the problem the FAA is going to struggle with. They don't have the manpower or desire to write regs for every scenario. They will make it up as they go and then the object of their ire will be the one responsible to defend themselves.
Common sense. Plus according to AMA, up to two pounds is "under the radar" so to speak in regards to required AMA membership and designated airfield operation.