Originally Posted by
FUTABA-RC
And it is worth keeping mind that the FAA itself says it will take 2 to 3 years before a Final Rule is published.
Beg your pardon, but where does the FAA say that? I'm under the impression that the NPRM could go final as soon as the comments received are reviewed. In this case I'd be happy to be wrong.
Originally Posted by
FUTABA-RC
So we are at a minimum 4 years out from this and more likely 6 years out.
I'll be 60 years old the end of February. I've met several guys in their 80's who are still enjoying flying model planes, and I hope to be one someday. Maybe your time horizon is 6 years, but mine is 25 or so...