Unhappiness is that you didn’t buy them for your new heli, they are for work……….

Maybe next time.

Here is the provision of H.R. 658 reagrding …

Continue reading »]]> Fortunately, the AMA’s efforts have come through and the government isn’t gong to regulate the RC hobby beyond current AMA guidelines, thus keeping regulation self-regulatory through a “community-based” organization (i.e. the AMA). This is great news for us hobbyist, and a great victory against unwarranted government regulation!

Here is the provision of H.R. 658 reagrding model aircraft:

SEC. 336. SPECIAL RULE FOR MODEL AIRCRAFT.

(a)
In General.–Notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to the incorporation of

unmanned aircraft systems into Federal Aviation Administration plans and policies, including
this subtitle, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration may not promulgate any
rule or regulation regarding a model aircraft, or an aircraft being developed as a model aircraft,
if–
(1) the aircraft is flown strictly for hobby or recreational use;
(2) the aircraft is operated in accordance with a community-based set of safety guidelines and
within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization;
(3) the aircraft is limited to not more than 55 pounds unless otherwise certified through a design,
construction, inspection, flight test, and operational safety program administered by a
community-based organization;
(4) the aircraft is operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any manned
aircraft; and
(5) when flown within 5 miles of an airport, the operator of the aircraft provides the airport
operator and the airport air traffic control tower (when an air traffic facility is located at the
airport) with prior notice of the operation (model aircraft operators flying from a permanent
location within 5 miles of an airport should establish a mutually-agreed upon operating
procedure with the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower (when an air traffic
facility is located at the airport)).
(b)

Statutory Construction.–Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of

the Administrator to pursue enforcement action against persons operating model aircraft who
endanger the safety of the national airspace system.
(c)

Model Aircraft Defined.–In this section, the term “model aircraft” means an unmanned

aircraft that is–
(1) capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere;
(2) flown within visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft; and

(3) flown for hobby or recreational purposes.

Eight people were present; Steve, Matt, Gary, Stuart, Bill, Ken, Mike and Eric. Three people renewed membership at the meeting.  January minutes were read.  Financial report was not read (Treasurer forgot – see it here). The new meeting location …

Continue reading »]]> A regular scheduled monthly club meeting was held on Feb  2, 2012 at the new location.

Eight people were present; Steve, Matt, Gary, Stuart, Bill, Ken, Mike and Eric. Three people renewed membership at the meeting.  January minutes were read.  Financial report was not read (Treasurer forgot – see it here). The new meeting location and alternatives for access was described by Steve. The completed AMA charter renewal and insurance application was noted and checked for accurate phone numbers.  A safety discussion was lead by Matt and a consensus that developed was for members to bring first aid supply donations to the next meeting, Matt will work on airfield signage for safety rules, a water filled garden sprayer will be donated for extinguishing grass and a chemical sprayer might be donated or purchased for extinguishing fuel/vehicle fire. Steve brought up the topic of the next Fun Fly. We decided we didn’t need to advertise it with AMA and could work out details in future meetings. Open discussion topics included among other things the various new models that people were building, purchasing or selling and some notable RC flights seen on video.

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Matt