Originally Posted by
cfircav8r
The FAA has authority over all aircraft operaions (including models) regardless of what and where you are flying. The problem is in the fact that there are some issues with how people interpret the wording. Uncontrolled airspace does not mean they have no authority, only that the rules associated specifically with controlled airspace don't apply. Basic rules of flight still apply making it by definition still "controlled" by the FAA. Navigable airspace is airspace that the FAA has control over what the public can do, such as if you wan't to build a tower and it will extend into navigable airspace you would then have to get permission to build. If it doesn't extend into navigable airspace then no permission is needed. Again the FAA still has control over aircraft operations even in non-navigable airspace, hence the reason for last line of Littlecrankshaf"s quote.
OK, maybe its time to sum all this up. Any right, liberty or privilege will cease without continual exercising and maintenance...and conceding to whatever perceived limits, by whatever language, specific or ambiguous, will accelerate the demise of any right or liberty. We really have only two choices, take the perceived easy road, concede to be timid and accept over-reach
or take an opposing stance however unpopular and fight to maintain our liberties
as individuals. I just happen to believe the former is in vogue now and the America I grew up in is going to be nothing but a bunch of timid, mealy mouthed, spineless wusses that can only paint by the numbers before I see the end of my existence.... But what the hey, if looking to government for your validation and needs is what you want...I support you...but if you can muster some push-back, I am with you.