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01-12-2016 | 04:56 AM

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From: Acworth, GA

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Originally Posted by TTRotary

I just signed up and there is no reference whatsoever to the AMA. The FAA wants to know who you are, where you live, and that you understand the basic rules, which include: "I shall not fly over 400 feet". That's unconditional, by the way. Doesn't say "within 5 miles of an airport" doesn't say "jet, pattern, and glider guys get to go 1000AGL", and it does not say you can fly 1000AGL if you are AMA or any CBO. The AMA is irrelevant to the FAA.

At this point, the AMA has been totally outmaneuvered, and it is up to the courts to opine on the legality of the FAA's giant aeromodeling grab. Sorry guys, it's game over. Can't say I'm surprised.

FAA certificate FA 355XXXXX
AMA 795XXX

It says you are acknowledging a guideline. It really doesn't count for much. Also it does not say you cannot fly above 400 feet. The FAA even said it is just a guideline.

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