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Old 06-10-2019, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by franklin_m
In a AMA Government Affairs blog post dated 6 June 2019, the AMA acknowledges that the current limit for limited recreational sUAS operations in class G airspace is indeed 400 feet above ground level:

"Flying sites and individuals flying in uncontrolled airspace (Class G) can continue to fly up to 400’ AGL ... (empahsis added)"

AMA goes on to imply that "in the coming weeks" they will pursue a waiver for flights above 400 AGL in class G.

FAA Begins Letter of Agreement Process | AMA Government Relations Blog
Now the question is:
Do we trust the AMA to actually tell us the truth in this? They have at least "bent" the truth on many occasions over the past few years over their dealings with the FAA