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Motion III: Moved and seconded to accept the document titled Safety Regulations for Fixed/Rotary Wing Model Aircraft Gas Turbines, with changes/corrections.
*Caveat: Any turbine waiver applied for this year (as of the time this document is voted on), is grandfathered in for the first year (2004). This means an applicant does not have to complete the 20 flights until their renewal comes up (for 2005). All those applying as of January 1, 2004, will have to comply with the requirements. Motion passed: 8 yes; 3 no (V, VII, IX); 1 abstain (NAA).
Prior to voting on the the original above motion, it was moved to amend the document items regarding static thrust and speed. This amendment died for lack of a second.
It was then moved to table the item. This action failed due to lack of a second.
A conference call was held on Friday, November 14, 2003, regarding Motion III that was recently passed at the last Executive Council meeting. It was moved and seconded that Motion III involving Turbine Regulations passed at the November 1, 2003, Executive Council Meeting be held in abeyance pending a review of the airframe requirements with inputs from the Safety Committee, Turbine Advisory Committee, Turbine Community, and the JPO.
The AMA Executive Council has just completed its emergency Council meeting (Conference Call) regarding the new Turbine Operating rules.

After much discussion it was decided to suspend implementation of the new rules pending further input on the engine and airframe requirements for turbine powered aircraft. For risk management purposes, the EC's primary focus is on limiting the maximum speed of these aircraft to no more than 200 mph. The AMA Safety Committee and the turbine community will be asked for input and suggestions on methodologies that ensure definitive compliance with the speed limitation. Input will also be solicited regarding the guidelines for fuel quantity and engine thrust limitations.

For clarification ... The Executive Council motion passed November 1, 2003, set the implementation date for the new Turbine Operating rules at January 1, 2004. The effect of the EC motion this evening leaves the current (old) turbine rules in place until further action by the EC.

We wish to thank those of you who have express your interest and concern, and would also like to express our sincere appreciation for your patience in this matter. Any questions or input regarding these issues should be forwarded to AMA HQs Attn: the AMA Safety Committee, with a copy to your District Vice President.
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