Originally Posted by
astrohog
Well, here's a couple for starters...
FACT: after 80 years of being the premier organization for model aviation, The AMA SHOULD be a shoe-in for CBO status, yet they are not.
FACT: AMA members do not enjoy a single benefit or exemption from the FAA rules than non-members.
Astro
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Fact, the AMA is currently in negotiations with the AMA concerning exceptions for membership or as I call them “ paid customers “. Is there any other modeling group in talks with the FAA for exceptions?
The FAA has stated that we are to fly in accordance to CBO safety guidelines “ like the AMA “. That to most would be confirmation that the FAA recognizes the AMA as a CBO.
Since this thread has degraded to finger pointing and beating the dead horse rather then suggestions on how to support our hobby, this is where I depart.