Originally Posted by
Dick T.
They do mention John Taylor in the video that was just released. I agree with the OP as that was my first reaction upon reading it.
I also agree this isn't the end of the issue but I did register, put the numbers on my flying machines where they will remain.
To those who got their knickers in a knot defying the registration, get over it. The Feds already know everything about you so if having registered keeps the FAA at bay while I enjoy my hobby it is worth it. Abandoning your hobby and sitting if front of the TV in a snit to prove defiance only affects you. Go fly rather than melting your brain.
I suffered through the video, manufactured looks of concern and clearly reading from something (could see guy on the right continuously turning body right but looking left and down to read). In over five minutes, they mentioned Taylor four time, three pretty quickly at the beginning, followed by long period of them telling us how much they're doing (despite fact they spent money and case has gone nowhere) - then a token mention at the end.
After watching the video my impression was "Us too! Us too!"
I think this will ultimately prove to by a pyrrhic victory. I think FAA will go to Congress and say they can't do the safety job so long as they're not able to regulate a big segment of users.