[NSRCA-discussion] off topic: electric parkflier does not allow tofly at the park !

[Doug Cronkhite]

I suspect the bigger problem is the average park flier would rather not be
bothered with dealing with the AMA, let alone paying them any money for very
little perceived value.

 

-Doug

 

 

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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] off topic: electric parkflier does not allow
tofly at the park !

 

I recently received a note from AMA regarding the paraphrased issue Wayne
brings up below: insuring the Park Flier Pilots. They proposed a fee of
about half what it costs the typical Open Member.

 

In my view, I saw no study done by the AMA looking at rates of occurences of
these model types, per capita, or the degree of damage of those occurences
to property owners. I saw therefore, no basis for AMA's suggested charge for
bringing this faction of Aeromodeling into the whole of AMA. 30 dollars
seems inappropriate considering the damage potential especially when one
considers the new battery technology. But a larger amount seems difficult to
swallow for models that cost only a couple hundred bucks in general.

 

Having said that, I agree that the AMA must do something to help protect
these pilots (many of whom may be inexperienced and are potentially quite
dangerous to themselves and others). Considering how the manufacturers have
embraced (they, afterall created it) this extremely fast growing part of the
Hobby, they need to help AMA by bringing the AMA message to those that have
no knowledge of the possible dangers and potential insurance required. Some
are doing some minor things (Horizon is one example) but more must be done.

 

I am concerned that unless this is properly managed right now at this early
stage of this unprecedented growth, we may all suffer in the end. This is
going to be tricky, moving forward.

 

MattK

 



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