VCRC Official Business

[Bill Glaze]

Tony:
That's fine for us hobbyists, as far as it goes.  However, we have no 
intention of blowing up anything--hopefully not our models!
Unfortunately, it's possible to pass rules 'til hell freezes over, and 
the only ones who will follow them, are those with no evil intent.  
Those who want to do us harm, will not follow any rules of civilized 
society.  We've seen that.  But, where concern makes itself felt, surely 
rules and regulations are not far behind.  Again, those who intend to do 
us injury simply because we're Americans won't be the ones hamstringed 
by laws.
I hope the AMA is on top of this, and we have some sort of lobbying 
power.  This may be decided way over the FAA level.  Are we ready for 
that?  I hope so.

Bill Glaze

tony at radiosouthrc.com wrote:

>AMA has been pro-active in this area.  AMA discussed this with the FAA and
>has re-defined what a "model airplane" really is.  These changes are now in
>the new safety code, which reflect issues on autonomous flight.  We must
>always remain in control of the airplane and in view of it as well.
>Otherwise, it is not AMA insured and becomes a UAV...
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>Tony Stillman
>Radio South
>3702 N. Pace Blvd.
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>From: "Martin X. Moleski, SJ" <moleski at canisius.edu>
>To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
>Sent: Friday, September 03, 2004 8:40 AM
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>>--On Friday, September 03, 2004 9:10 AM -0400 John Ferrell
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>>>... Of greater concern are the autonomous unmanned aircraft. It is
>>>possible to put together a GPS controlled device from off the
>>>shelf supplies. ...
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>>I think all we can do is to go on with our ordinary life, as
>>much as possible.
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>>If anyone seems to be assembling a UAV or RPV, we should report
>>them to the authorities.  There are perfectly good reasons
>>to develop such aircraft for commercial and agricultural
>>applications (e.g., the Japanese helicopter that sprays
>>fields using GPS guidance and an autopilot, aerial photography
>>over sports events, weather investigation, etc.).  The
>>innocent should be cleared to continue their work.
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>>Marty #2874
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