I agree with you that daily or even monthly enforcement will be difficult by the FAA. I think that most of us that have had to deal with the FAA understand that all of these rules of control are for after the fact. To control the commercial drone operators and get the stupid, ignorant and ill informed. The numbers are there to point the finger for liability. For us, hopefully the number burns in the wreck, even then, there are witnesses. The FAA system works on the honor system most of the time. Everything from true logbooks, both mechanical and pilot are based on honesty, also not physically breaking flying rules and regulations. Chances are that every time you fly in full scale, a rule or regulation has been broken. It’s like slowing exactly to 250 descending through 10,000, or speeding up above 250 above 9500 on climb. Technically 251 is breaking the FARS. Broken right now somewhere in the USA at the moment that you are reading the forum. No one is perfect. These rules are for after the wreck, someone is killed, property damage done. It’s to nail the guy for breaking rules so that lawyers have someone to sue. Government has someone to fine and/or jail. Everything is pilot error, no matter what. Improper preflight, improper weather briefing, even if mechanical started the emergency to the accident. It is still pilot error. Some of us fly our jets at crowded and high visibility events. There’s always at least one jet wreck. Imagine it going in the stands or behind the the flight line and kills someone. The AMA isn’t going to help with FAA violations, the legal issues and cost that follow. They would only cover secondary liability.....I think, but don’t know and don’t want to find out the hard way. These rules are to cover the FAA and Government that the rules and regulations were there, and the pilot broke the rules. Finger is pointed. Would probably boil down to pilot error for improper preflight of jet and radio equipment. Did you do a range test? Did you test flight control pressure resistance? Properly charged batteries? Gyro mount came loose? More than 5# of thrust greater than than your maximum gross take off weight above 55#? This is an extreme example. But could happen.....Mac Hodges B-29 in Delaware.

The ama is far from perfect but the clowns at the FAA are far worse.

Btw they don’t care about safety only who’s fault it is and who is getting sued.

Was not long long ago a company that did our night vision cockpit on our helicopters was in FAA trouble. The FAA was going to ground all 100 helicopters that got this MOD done. Will then the FAA task force ran out of money and did nothing about this quote unquote safety of flight issue. Then 3 years later they got funding and over night everyone got grounded including the FBI’s own helicopters. Them and us had to fly under public catagory rules that ignore their part 91 rules.

Funny part the the one that started it all was a discruntle
former employee of the company helping the FAA.

I also sat in meetings with the guy responsible for drones in our area and I tried to educate him on what I do on the weekends and he never knew RC jets exsisted. He was trying to get us in law enforcement to help since they for the most part can’t do much to law breakers. Their plan was to get cities to get drone bans as a city policy then normal law enforcement can take care of it all.

The best thing we can do is stay off the negative radar and educate along with promote what we do. Don’t be the ***** at the club that does not help the new guys and do things for the young ones. That will kill the hobby.

I have no no problem setting my transmitter down and helping anyone that wants help at my field. I will buddy box a trainer or set a .46 glow motor. What ever it takes to get people in the air and help them have success. Don’t be the jet snob that I will slap.

I had a great experience with our city police officers one flying day this month. I was flying my Viper. Our field is a city park along side a 4 lane parkway. I was doing my normal thing and didn’t notice the squad car driving by on the parkway. I went speeding by them (road speed limit is 45) and again on the way back. My spotter noticed them when they abruptly turn around and headed towards the park’s entrance. We all thought; O boy! ****s about to hit the fan. I was getting nervous. They didn’t park near me, and more in the center of the field. The two women officers got out of their squad suv, and asked where was the jet that was flying, and were directed towards me. As they started heading my way, of course all eyes were on the situation. I was on my last flight of the day, so defueling and getting ready to take the wings off. Everyone was quiet as the officers came up to the fence. They didn’t start the conversation and were attentively looking at the jet and what I was doing. I acknowledged their presence and started a conversation with them. The conversation began as of great interest in wanting to learn about rc and jets. Not in a serious questioning mode of an officer, but rather a citizen interested in the hobby. One of them had stopped before and knew about flying field, but the other officer didn’t know rc jets existed. Since they were there due to learning and interest, the conversation was telling them about the radios, where they are made, what kind of fuel. Both were surprised about using jet fuel. I explained that it was just more refined than diesel with more additives, even for fire suppression. I had them come around the fence to show and explain the engine and different systems of the jet. Both got right down on the on the ground to see the engine and components. They loved it! I even put the canopy back on and moved the jet out on the ramp for pictures with them. I took several pictures of both of them with each ones’ personal phones. I now wished that I thought to take one with my phone. Turned out to be a better experience than expecting when they pulled into the park, the officers left happy and thankful for the time and pictures. I invited them to our Gathering of the Giants in March. One is bringing her grandkids for sure. They never asked my name, anything about FAA registration, AMA, or any other legal issues. Being open and non defensive towards any officers will usually be a better experience than expected.