Originally Posted by
mongo
sorry BH, but canada is NOT a constitutional republic, as the US is.
they do not have the freedoms we do, and it is displayed very well in matters such as this.
We can go back and forth over this but its not worth my time or effort. First you have to get it straight the differences between rights and privileges. Flying model airplanes never has been a right but like driving a car are privileges that can be removed if you abuse them. As far as freedoms consider this, our small organization of less than 14000 members have so far been able to avoid all the restrictions the AMA are under through a negotiated agreement in writing with Transport Canada, exemptions that allow us to continue to fly as we always have. In fact Transport Canada has left the door open to extend those same privileges and exemptions to the US pilot who joins MAAC and on top of that you will be covered with MAAC first person insurance to the tune of 7.5 million as long as you are flying in Canada and follow MAAC rules. When we fly in the US we have to join the AMA, follow the rules of the AMA, have an FAA number and pass the Trust test same as any other AMA member. They offer your third party insurance but our insurance will still cover us when flying in the US.