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Forum: AMA Discussions
05-16-2016, 12:04 PM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

Good point. Perhaps one of these...

Good point. Perhaps one of these (http://www.idigitaltimes.com/alcohol-sensors-cars-new-technology-could-shut-down-vehicles-if-blood-alcohol-level-448376) should be installed in every airline...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-28-2016, 07:46 PM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

Though I have not seen any ting to back it up, I...

Though I have not seen any ting to back it up, I am guessing that the FAA will eventually develop a new "UAV" category for the pilot's license (the current "manned" categories are Airplane,...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-24-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

Keep in mind that S2658 is still in the very...

Keep in mind that S2658 is still in the very early stages. Govtrack.us gives it a roughly 1 in 3 chance of being signed into law at this time. Even if it does become law before the end of the term,...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-01-2016, 08:43 PM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

The booth is paid for if the vendor can sell 2-3...

The booth is paid for if the vendor can sell 2-3 mid-grade quadcoptors in three days. Any company that has any legitimate business at this show should be able to do that. The investment is really...
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-28-2016, 08:07 PM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

Uhhh, what was she talking about? I got...

Uhhh, what was she talking about? I got distracted.
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-24-2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

True. There has been at least one drone event at...

True. There has been at least one drone event at The Georgia Dome (http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/f3expo-for-drone-hobbyists-descends-on-atlantas-georgia-dome-november-12-15-300143739.html),...
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-23-2016, 09:09 AM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

I am sure the FAA could amend the policy to...

I am sure the FAA could amend the policy to require either the owner's AMA or FAA number on all aircraft. However, this would require a new NPRM and other procedures. It would be easier for the FAA...
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-22-2016, 08:03 PM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

The "millions" of drones that have been sold...

The "millions" of drones that have been sold recently has to be added to all of the existing airworthy aircraft. In our club, I am guessing that we have at least a few hundred airworthy aircraft and...
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-22-2016, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

I have know of people for driving for years with...

I have know of people for driving for years with a suspended driver's license. My own grandfather drove for 2 years on an expired license, before he even realized that it was expired.

Bottom line,...
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-20-2016, 08:13 PM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

Sorry, I forgot to put mu tongue in my cheek...

Sorry, I forgot to put mu tongue in my cheek before I posted the message. :-)



Shhh, you're gonna get me busted. It was my van, not the FBI's!!

Well, at least no one can find out my true...
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-19-2016, 08:04 PM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

I can't say that I did it with a smile, but I...

I can't say that I did it with a smile, but I didn't do it with a frown either. My feelings on the matter are the same as renewing my automobile tags.



Yup. And as such, their #1 priority is...
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-08-2016, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

The FAA was happy to go after modelers even...

The FAA was happy to go after modelers even before the registration policy was adopted. Just ask Raphael Pirker. He did not crash, nor did he harm a single person. He nonetheless collected more than...
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-06-2016, 07:27 PM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

Let me guess, this guy was not registered, and...

Let me guess, this guy was not registered, and claims that he was completely unaware of the registration requirements. Again, I have to wonder if the FAA will cite him, if this is the case.
...
Forum: AMA Discussions
02-04-2016, 06:37 AM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

You can register by mail. I am not sure, but they...

You can register by mail. I am not sure, but they may send you a hard copy of your certificate if you choose this route.



So it begins. The most salient point here is "...it’s now up to the...
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-26-2016, 07:42 PM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

Agreed. Some of us might remember the huge uproar...

Agreed. Some of us might remember the huge uproar that accompanied the FCC's decree that we all update many of our 72 MHz AM transmitters to Narrow Band by 3/1/1991...
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-25-2016, 06:39 PM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

I wonder how many of the 3 million drone owners...

I wonder how many of the 3 million drone owners are even aware of the FAA's registration policy. Yes, it would be nice for the stores that sell these things to let their customers know abut the...
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-21-2016, 09:53 AM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

Agreed. Furthermore, all parks, athletic fields,...

Agreed. Furthermore, all parks, athletic fields, and residential backyards are now potential flying sites. Multirotors, and many small 3D planes and foamies can be flown in many backyards.
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-19-2016, 08:18 AM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

We must all understand that, at this time, the...

We must all understand that, at this time, the FAA absolutely does not allow us to use our AMA numbers in lieu of an FAA registration number. I am commend the AMA's efforts to make this change, and I...
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-15-2016, 09:23 AM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

Very simple. If you want to fly BLOS, go ahead,...

Very simple. If you want to fly BLOS, go ahead, but know that you are risking a fine and other possible legal consequences.

The same goes for speeders.
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-12-2016, 08:13 AM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

I wonder if Samuel Colt thought the same about...

I wonder if Samuel Colt thought the same about his little product.
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-12-2016, 07:54 AM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

Congress and the FAA have always said that one...

Congress and the FAA have always said that one must fly in accordance with the guidelines of a Community Based Organization, such as the AMA. However, the definition of a CBO is broad, and not...
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-07-2016, 07:03 AM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

Based on my reading of the FAA rules, all...

Based on my reading of the FAA rules, all aircraft that were not first "operated" before 12/21/2015 must have the owner's registration number before its first flight. As far as I can tell, this means...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-29-2015, 09:39 PM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

The answer to question 16 in the FAA's FAQs...

The answer to question 16 in the FAA's FAQs (http://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/faqs/#cov) clearly states that " An "unmanned aircraft system includes the communication links and components that...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-29-2015, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

These are good ways for authorities to measure...

These are good ways for authorities to measure altitude, but a pilot who in concentrating on flying a model aircraft should not divert his attention by using these kinds of devices to continuously...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-28-2015, 07:00 PM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 402,755
Posted By N410DC

How am I supposed to know if my model is above...

How am I supposed to know if my model is above 400'? Even most aircraft that are equipped with telemetry radio systems have no way of measuring altitude, and many of them that do rely on GPS, which...
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