Originally Posted by
BarracudaHockey
I can also tell you that we opened his eyes to many of the issues facing us, including the ramifications of 400 feet to the hobby. I don't think he understood that clearly before. .
After watching the FAA's Mr. Marke Gibson's video, I went ahead and registered today. As Andy pointed out, Mr. Gibson was not aware of 400' being an issue until 3-4 days prior to the presentation to the AMA members at the Expo. This is the whole reason that I started this thread, is that the "AMA Power's to Be" had not conveyed our concerns well enough about the 400' to the FAA.
As of now, it is all status quo for flying. But, as Mr. Gibson said, it is under review.
I inserted the video for convenience. At 29:20 is where the question comes up for the 400', at 30:47, Mr. Gibson said that he just became aware of 400' as being an issue for AMA members and the detriment to the hobby for us.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOeoHJZdwuw
But, I am registered now, and life will hopefully go on!