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Old 08-04-2015 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ira d
I don't know if you are referring to my post about a 10 mile clear zone but if you are I did not say anything about shutting down any RC flying sites.
Actually you did, but in a roundabout way. If read quickly, or taken out of context (as can happen here ) I could see where what you said would mean closing an RC flying site.

"..I think the FAA needs to come out with some new rules one being no RC aircraft can operate within 10 miles of any airport at a altitude over 100 feet unless it is being operated from a designated RC flying site.."


First what is designated? You might mean AMA chartered field, or a "club" in the truest sense of the word. But, keep in mind there are private clubs not AMA affiliated, and some that might not even be "clubs", just a group of people who get together and fly responsibly. I can actually think of one a few towns over from me that is just a group of guys who fly in a field on a regular basis who are not a "club", and they would be shut down given this suggestion. The 100 foot cap seems harsh though.

So it's not what you said, but the effect of what you said may cause some "clubs" to end. Meanwhile, there are some clubs that are actually at airports that would continue to operate as they are "designated" clubs per your suggestion. I visited one such club last year in NH, was amazed at how well they get along with the airport and work together to promote aviation.