"My point is there is a lot more ambient noise around than what models flying produce..."

The word "ambient" has some touchy legal definitions. Most communities/towns/cities/counties have an "ambient noise level" ordinance. Noise makers such as tools (chainsaws, leaf blowers, etc.) may be exempt. Full size airplanes have very few noise restrictions, but do have altitude limitiations over populated areas. As long as train whistles meet dB requirements, they're exempted, too. If cars have working mufflers, they're ok.

As I, and others, have said, it's NOT ABOUT NOISE. That's just a focal point that's easy to enforce and/or abuse.

Can the AMA help? Sure, if they will. But the major effort HAS to come from the local club. They have to convince the population-at-large that they're a welcome sport in the community.

Dr.1
Dr.1