P-51B

In the past, when I have talked to DB, he has stated that he does not go alone to these meetings, and I doubt that this was an exception. He certainly leaves the impression that he was alone, however, I would still be willing to bet he was not alone.

The 400 ft has been an FAA advisory about forever, not just near airports. As long as it is not a regualtion, we have some wiggle room. I suspect there was a lot more going on than we are led to believe in his column and I suspect he was not so unprepared as he made himself look. We may get a better clue when the minutes of the July EC meeting are posted and he has given his "Washington Report" (an agenda item) to the EC. If, in fact, there are negotiations going on, we may not hear the results for some time.

I can also say, from previous converstions, that the AMA has been contacted by the TSA and OHS. The AMA is trying to do what is the best for all modelers, but, they have acknowledged that if push comes to shove, they will ultimately protect AMA members.