ORIGINAL: apwachholz
<span style=''font-size: larger;''><span style=''color: rgb(255, 0, 0);''>Plane Jim -</span></span>
I understand your position but, if you look at the stance the AMA is taking regarding the FAA rulings (per my links above) you'll notice that the AMA is <u>not</u> taking this lightly. If you want separation, that can be arranged, however be prepared to scale down dramatically the what, where, and when of flying radio control. From what I'm gathering the AMA is not encouraging the ''ignorance is bliss'' mentality when it comes to our organizations and their future.
Is it that you just don't care about general aviation or is it that you see no value in how it plays a part in our hobby? I'm just curious....
Where is the industrt that brought model aviation to where it is today with the large models that are almost the norm? Where are the other industry support people?
Let's look at some items that may provide a clue:
Model Airplane News, JULY 2010 issue. Page 7, HORIZON HOBBY, (JR) (Spectrum) etc. etc. Full Page ad titled "
Teach Yourself to Fly, on Your Own Turff with Hobby Zone Champ" 22.4" w/s.
NOPE no AMA, Club, etc. there.
Same mag, page 38: "Article "Secrets From The PROS" Question "What's the NEXT HOT TREND IN RC?"
Mike McConville, Horizon Hobby Distributors: "My new job focus is on micro RC plane design, ...." similiar to park fliers were some five or six years ago..." "I call them yard flyers" " ...step out the front door and have the same flight experience as you have at the flying field." "....not a fad - precision RC micro flyers are here to stay!"
No big Airplanes and Clubs being favored there. No Siree!
Your AMA EVP has some big names on his AMA Marketing Committee. Are they planning other than an AMA as we know AMA?
Maybe FAA won't be interested in your yard birds, er uh I mean Yard Flyers. [sm=greedy.gif]