I have read several post and still don't know if I am supposed to register my planes or not. Since this crap has started I admit I have put flying way on the back burner. I have gave some serious thought to just dumping my RC gear on Craigslist and forgetting the whole thing.

The last time I looked the AMA was saying hold off on registering your models. So I am holding off. I just renewed my membership to the Vintage RC Society today and need to renew my AMA. But frankly I don't want to spend the bucks if I am going to have to pass some test, jump through hoops and do what ever else the FAA comes up with. I started flying RC in 1979 and feel I am a pretty competent pilot. I used to be everyones choice for test flying their new creations.

So can someone in just a few simple words tell me what is going on as of 3/11/2016? Sorry if I am behind the curve but the post I have read here just seem to turn into pi$$ing contest and spin off into endless arguments. Thanks for your help.

Actually you will be registering yourself. The number issued is alphanumeric, and the same for each R/C model plane you own.

Yes ,what the FAA wants is for you to register with them by giving them your name,address, etc, credit card number, and $5.00 for a 3-year registration. You re-register every 3 years. In turn they will email you a document with your FAA registration number and you are supposed to keep the document with you when you fly and put your FAA number on each plane you own. They also threaten hefty fines and jail time for non-compliance in the event of an accident or random inspection.
What you (or anyone) does or doesn't do is between you and the FAA.
https://registermyuas.faa.gov/

Wrong. False. Just more fear mongering and misinformation. No wonder people are confused.

OK! What was wrong with the summary. And, be specific!

Per the link flyinwalenda posted there are no fixed wing aircraft in the examples the FAA shows. It may be the biggest problem is with the FAA not specifying what they consider a UAS. Here is a page from that link. All they show are multi rotor craft.

http://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/...gistration.pdf

Yes. Again, Yes. Once more, YES.

The following was taken from the FAQ page on the FAA UAS registration site.
This should give you the answer you are looking for. According to the FAA, any Radio controlled aircraft is a drone, and needs to be registered.


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What is an unmanned aircraft system (UAS)?
A UAS is the unmanned aircraft (UA) and all of the associated support equipment, control station, data links, telemetry, communications and navigation equipment, etc., necessary to operate the unmanned aircraft.
The UA is the flying portion of the system, flown by a pilot via a ground control system, or autonomously through use of an on-board computer, communication links and any additional equipment that is necessary for the UA to operate safely. The FAA issues an experimental airworthiness certificate for the entire system, not just the flying portion of the system.
[h=3]What is a model aircraft?[/h]A model aircraft is an unmanned aircraft that is capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere, flown within visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft, and flown only for hobby or recreational purposes.
This includes a wide range of aircraft including, but not limited to, traditional radio controlled fixed wing aircraft and radio controlled helicopters. Model aircraft can include small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) aircraft, such as "quadcopters," flown for recreational or hobby purposes.
Model aircraft are defined by the purpose of flight rather than the particular configuration of the aircraft. Essential to the model aircraft operation is that the aircraft is operated for recreational or hobby purposes and the flight follows the requirements of Section 336 of Public Law 112-95.
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Thanks harlanb I guess thats about as plain and simple as an answer can get. I will see about complying with this in the next few days. I still think its BS but I feel that way about all intrusive laws.

Thanks to everyone for helping a dummy out.

No dummy, just stuck like the rest of us.

I would say he was spot on nothing he said was misinformation as far as I am concerned .

Great, I'll check back when someone gets fined and thrown in jail for failing a "random inspection". Will be interested to see how that worked.

Nothing! Tom just enjoys arguing ad nauseam !

Thanks. I sometimes do feel like a dummy. This is my third time back into RC. I started back up around Dec 2010. I sure feel like it was a lot more fun back around 1990 when we just all met and flew at a local school. No clubs. no AMA just a bunch of guys that like to fly planes. I spent a lot of time sitting on the tail gate of my truck under a patio umbrella that I found just watching my Seniorita cruising around the sky. I would trim it out to fly a big circle around me and barely ever touched the radio. I miss that.

And Brian is an expert at drive by comments. . Never change buddy

Of course if all of your aircraft weigh less than .55 lbs then registration is not necessary. Some of us are flying much smaller planes to avoid FAA entanglements.

This is all you need to know. As of February 19th, the FAA has demanded that all toy aircraft pilots register with their system.

I did just because it's so easy. 2 minutes online. If you think this is bad try complying with ATF and state to make fireworks for personal use. Fact is we have allowed abusive regulations destroy "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" even if it poses no danger to others and on your own property.
Been out of RC 15 years but I am retired and getting back in. I can fly anything in my front yard if I am not mowing in!

I suggest you read the proposed legislation and check the AMA web sight. Here is a link to the section that pertains to us from the latest version of the FAA reauthorization bill. The implications to the hobby are obvious, no arm chair lawyer interpretations necessary.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-...328EB6841AE702

The Feds regulate our very lives. Health, religion, guns, privacy,things they have no right to under the Constitution. All three of my hobbies are regulated. Bottom line as long as I do not pose a danger to others I will do what I choose to do on my property. We don't have crop dusters like we used to so if I interfere with a plane he must be crashing anyway! I pose no danger to anyone at my location. These regulations are a result of stupid people flying drones near airports.

Revolt! Buzzards over.55 lbs are refusing to get registered!
I have seen the damage of bird strikes. Seems to me the Feds are letting the Buzzards off Scott free and targeting us.

I've heard some old geezers over 55 are refusing to get registered too!

If I can do it anyone can do it.