ORIGINAL: macr0t0r
Very well, next question:
The safety code says the altitude limit is 400ft. Is that comma a typo, and this limit only applies to those within 3 miles of an airport? In other words, is it possbile to fly a glider at high altitude at a chartered club that is distant from any airport WITHOUT breaking the Safety Code for 2006? Right now, it seems to be worded that this limit applies to all clubs.
Jim-
As the AMA rule is directly traceable to AC91-57, and the source document does not have the ambiguity caused by the comma, I'm pretty certain that the authoritative answer would be as stated in AC91-57 (cited verbatum from 1981 revision):
"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."
The period ending the first sentence resolves the question (period!).
Abel
Oops....... didn't type what I was thinking:
If you aren't going to be happy with the likely answer, don't ask the authority!
Frankly, I think that is exactly what has been done. Ignorance is bliss.....................