Originally Posted by raptureboy (Post 12220312)

Wow guys, seriously? All this space comparing apples to oranges? There are always lots of advantages and disadvantages to everything in life including RC clubs, elec vs gas arf vs kit . I fly both at a local park, and my club field when we had one. Still looking for a new site but that's another story. If a club does not renew their charter I would assume they are deleted off the list? Other than that it is the responsibility of the club to update their info just like any other database. The same reason my doctor asks when I go see him if any of my info has changed since the last visit. They don't chase me for it though. As far as flying in the park with no limits that will change sooner or later as the whole FAA thing progress's and heli's are a lot more drone like than fixed wings. It's already happening where I live. With the size planes I fly who needs to go above 600ft? I also have a small lake nearby that I can fly electric float planes on, so I am still able to get some flying in even though my gas planes are grounded.

Originally Posted by raptureboy (Post 12220326)

It is fun, I bought a foamy one and it is just a nice change to do spash and go's. My brother in law live very near Franklin and has his own private flying field just off his deck and he is still do busy to fly. :p

Originally Posted by porcia83 (Post 12220437)

any day of flying is a win, :o

Originally Posted by Hydro Junkie (Post 12220976)

That's because they don't really know what information the tower really needs. That said, most, unfortunately, don't really do any research to find out either

Originally Posted by rcmiket (Post 12222506)

Well if the new bill gets passed as is (which is stalled right now). You'll actually have to ask permission from the tower every time the field is operating. Check out Chads latest video ( 3:18).
Just when does the tower just say no on the phone because their sick of dealing with it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIzCajpbVr8

Mike

Originally Posted by rcmiket (Post 12222506)

Well if the new bill gets passed as is (which is stalled right now). You'll actually have to ask permission from the tower every time the field is operating. Check out Chads latest video ( 3:18).
Just when does the tower just say no on the phone because their sick of dealing with it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIzCajpbVr8

Mike

Originally Posted by franklin_m (Post 12222503)

Yeah. The article I sent to AMA helps close that gap...let's folks know what the tower needs to know and how to give them that info in the "language" they expect. However, haven't heard a peep back from AMA on using the article.

Originally Posted by Chris P. Bacon (Post 12222576)

Using the phone seems quite antiquated. If it comes to manual notification/approval I hope the AMA pushes for a automated request notification system. A smartphone app could automatically pass along all the necessary information. Then the AMA could monitor any requests denied by the FAA. I hope it doesn't come to that, but manually placing a call seems a bit ridiculous for all parties involved.

Originally Posted by Hydro Junkie (Post 12222654)

And, while I agree with you to a point, how many laws are still on the books that are no longer relevant in this day and age? IF you were to go through all the laws presently on the books and remove every one that no longer applies, you might find that roughly 70% are so outdated that they serve no purpose

Originally Posted by rcmiket (Post 12222506)

Well if the new bill gets passed as is (which is stalled right now). You'll actually have to ask permission from the tower every time the field is operating. Check out Chads latest video ( 3:18).
Just when does the tower just say no on the phone because their sick of dealing with it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIzCajpbVr8

Mike

Originally Posted by Sport_Pilot (Post 12222825)

Which bill? Only the Senate bill has such language. It must be voted by the House to be passed. The House will not vote on a Senate bill. They will only vote on the reconsolidated bill to be consolidated by committee. If it is stalled then things will stay as they are.

Originally Posted by porcia83 (Post 12220437)

any day of flying is a win, :o

Originally Posted by Granpooba (Post 12223030)

Well, let us reconsider your statement. I have had a couple days of flying when I brought my model home in a garbage bag. Those days of flying were not wins, they were losses. :( LOL

Originally Posted by Granpooba (Post 12223030)

Well, let us reconsider your statement. I have had a couple days of flying when I brought my model home in a garbage bag. Those days of flying were not wins, they were losses. :( LOL

Originally Posted by Hydro Junkie (Post 12223047)

To me, any day I can be out playing with my toys is a better day than the one where I'm home mowing the lawn

Originally Posted by Hydro Junkie (Post 12223047)

To me, any day I can be out playing with my toys is a better day than the one where I'm home mowing the lawn

Originally Posted by Hydro Junkie (Post 12223190)

Craftsman 17 horse with a 48" deck and a 21" 6 horse pusher for the tighter areas. You probably can guess which one I prefer:rolleyes: