ORIGINAL: MajorTomski
Has anyone else noted that our AMA Safety Code dose not agree with the FAA's Advisory Circular AC 91-57 wrt how and where to fly models?
AMA:
2) I will not fly my model higher than approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator.
FAA:
c. Do not fly model aircraft higher than 400 feet above the surface. When flying aircraft within 3 miles of an airport, notify the airport operator, or when an air traffic facility is located at the airport, notify the control tower, or flight service station.
Significant intent difference there on the altitude issues.
Whatcha think???
Actually it's over my head as I do not see any significant difference. AMA uses '...approximately 400 feet...' whereas FAA states specifically 400 ft. above the surface. Is your question reference to the differences in true altitude, absolute altitude, pressure altitude, etc., since AMA failed to state 400 feet absolute?
You did not question the airport status reference uncontrolled, controlled, or whatever. For AMA's SC, airport operator covers it all. For FAA, they are just a bit more specific for pilots that may have no clue as to what a radio-controlled model is, and may be in communications with a Tower, FSS, or none at all.
Nope, all same difference.
