Originally Posted by
BarracudaHockey
If you're on the side of the fence that there is a 400 foot limit you can drop that case and move on to your next.
The AMA is in possession of a letter, from the FAA, on FAA letterhead that states in part that members operating under the AMA safety code are not subject to a 400 foot limit.
They are required to operate safely, not endanger the NAS, see and avoid and all that good stuff but we are not under a 400 foot limitation.
This should be disseminated sooner rather than later but it's a fact.
Great news, and once again again, the result of continuing work and advocacy by the AMA on behalf of it's members. It will be nice to see it in writing, but this has already been noted by the FAA and AMA. Just over a month ago I was at a sailplane event where a complaint was made to a tower 11 miles away about sailplanes at 1500-1800 feet. State Troopers came out and found nothing out of order, and FAA followed up as they were required too since a report was made, no problems. The club is over 11 miles from an airport. Next year a NOTAM will be requested, and notification send to to the tower well in advance of the event. Not because they have to, but because it's the prudent thing to do. Was back at that field today for another event, and even did a noontime demo flight....yee haw, it's a great time to be in the hobby!
