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. It is clear from the 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.
As you can see below this is the 2nd half of my registration card. First it recognizes the Model Aircraft rule under sec 336 from 2012.
But to your point it says in bold plain English a safety guideline not rule or law.
They also got away from the AMA and sec 336 of 400 within 5 miles of an airport because they recommend you contact the air traffic controller. Again at this time it is not a Law. That is what the FAA said on the video but I believe it will be after the current open comment period and then it will be pass as sec 107. I am pretty sure that is the new ruling that they intent to put into the regulations that would be law. I am pretty sure that is what said by the FAA yesterday on the video.
JMHO
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For U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and certain non-citizen U.S. corporations, this document constitutes a Certificate of Registration. For all others, this document represents a recognition of ownership.
For all holders, for all operations other than as a model aircraft under sec. 336 of Pub. L. 112-95, additional safety authority from FAA and economic authority from DOT may be required.
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Safety guidelines for flying your unmanned aircraft:
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- Fly below 400 feet
- Never fly near other aircraft
- Keep your UAS within visual line of sight
- Keep away from emergency responders
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- Never fly over stadiums, sports events or groups of people
- Never fly under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Never fly within 5 miles of an airport without first contacting air traffic control and airport authorities
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