Originally Posted by
TTRotary
Unfortunately, this is not a guideline anymore. As certification holder, you have certified that you will not fly over 400AGL under any circumstances. There is a statement at the bottom that it is a felony to misrepresent any aspect of your registration. That's the teeth.
I will also point out that early language stated a 400ft guideline irrespective of proximity to an airport. Somewhere along the way, the comma got dropped and it became 400feet within 5 miles of an airport. is clear from It he registration that the FAA always intended for the 400 foot rule to apply unconditionally. And it is not a suggestion. Ignore, or pretend it is a polite suggestion at your own peril.
That is my take on things also, That being said IMO the 400' rule will not be a big deal at present unless you do something to draw attention to your self such as conflicting with full scale aircraft. The AMA is talking with the
FAA on this and may be able to work something out lets hope so. It has also been said that the FAA may allow AMA members only to fly above 400' so we will see where this goes.