Originally Posted by
grognard
As Reagan used to say, "There you go again!"
There is no "forced CBO membership" because no one is being FORCED to join a CBO. FRIAs do not "limit access to airspace" because there is no shortage of airspace. Anyone can access airspace anywhere not otherwise prohibited by law by simply buying a Remote ID compliant UAS (which is what the FAA desires anyway). If one wishes access to the BENEFITS of FRIA use, then one should pay the same fees as others using that FRIA already do.
Are you so sure? How would this play out:
1) I don't have an AMA card or belong to a club.
2) I get a RTF for my birthday that isn't remote ID compliant since they don't exist
3) I take it to a local flying field that's designated as a FRIA and ask to fly
So, will I be allowed to fly or will I be told to come back when I have an AMA card and join the club? What about me showing up a second time, or a third?