Originally Posted by
bokuda
Sport: You are living in a world of your own and you should listen to itit4fun. Not registering certainly does not exempt anyone from obeying the law. Do you not have to obey traffic laws if you don't register your car or have a license to drive? The AMA safety code is in violation of the FAA's rule to stay below 400'. Which rule do you think is actually enforceable?
Do as you please, but you are wrong on this. I'm as PO'd as anyone as i really like flying sailplanes and was hoping to get back into competition next year.
Hi bokuda ,
Yes Sir , it really sucks that things like sailplanes and pattern flying will be all but ruined by this 400 foot imposition . I have known for years that in spite of folks arguing that the word "advisory" in "Advisory Circular" means it's somehow optional , That it is in fact the FAA's decree that we stay below 400 ' . This has never been pushed as an issue because till now it hasn't been a problem . The flying camera crew has given the FAA no choice but to act since inaction leading up to an incident would be negligence on their part , seeing the evidence daily on Utoob and such .
To be honest , I'm surprised there hasn't been more angry mention of the 400 foot thing by those who've registered and agreed to the 400 foot limit ....