Originally Posted by Granpooba

Dear Ladies & Gentlemen,

Upon viewing and reading many comments and discussions on various websites in regards to " DRONE'S / MODEL AIRPLANES ", the subject has arisen that it may be necessary to pass an online test to fly a model airplane. Which brings me to the following statement and questions.

1. I hold an ATP Certificate which is an Airline Transport Pilot, issued by the FAA, which entitles me to fly any and all aircraft. I have passed tests for the Private, Multi-Engine, Commercial, Instrument, Instructors and Airline Transport certificates.

2. With all of the above stated, why should it be necessary for me to pass a test to fly a " Radio Controlled Airplane " ?

Finally, I would like to know why the AMA has not launched a NATIONAL program to explain to the general public that it is not the Model Aircraft Hobbyist, but the rogue DRONE operators that are causing all of the air space problems ?

Very much looking forward to your reply.

Sincerely,

David xxxxxxx