Originally Posted by
astrohog
As you are fully aware, I am not here to argue.
Astro
Based on everything I've read that's ALL you're here to do. So....ignored.
Originally Posted by
ira d
Also I think if the the FAA does grant waivers for higher than 400' they will apply to all modelers not just AMA members because to do otherwise will open up more
problems. I think if the AMA would get on the same page as the FAA maybe things would be different.
While any altitude approved above 400' AGL will apply to all who fly at that site, the site will only be AMA sites that have an LOA (Letter of Agreement) with the ATC facility overlying the flying site. It will not be an area waiver per se and AMA will be the only entity allowed to apply for such waivers. Unfortunately, the AMA will need to apply to the local facility that covers each AMA flying site....and there are hundreds. AMA has already applied for the flying site in Muncie...but that's going to be difficult to get above 700' AGL.