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Old 03-17-2016 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by franklin_m
Just read through all the amendments on the Senate Committee page. Both the 400 foot limit and the knowledge test are still in the bill. Only amendment I read that even touched on our issues was one that allows faculty, staff, and students at institutions of higher education (as defined by a section of federal law) to fly at AMA fields for educational or research purposes w/o FAA approval. Requires AMA and local club approval.
I am wondering if this bill made it out of committee yet. I think I read that it has on another thread, I could be wrong. So what impact would a knowledge test have on model aviation?