[NSRCA-discussion] Height of manuevers

[Archie Stafford]

This is still only an ADVISORY. This is not an FAR. I am working very closely with the FAA on airspace integration for the Navy and have asked this exact question and several high up people told me the same thing. It is only advisory and not enforceable. They are working on new FARs but they also told me they understand the difference between UAS (the new term for UAv) and model aircraft.  They are also very happy with how the AMA has worked with them. I really dont see great changes coming for our community. 

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On Sep 8, 2010, at 9:50 PM, "Bill's Email" <wemodels at cox.net> wrote:

> Sorry, FAA AC 91-57 says 400 feet, period. When within 3 miles of an airport you need to contact the airport.
> 
> The AMA Safety Code reads 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport and to contact the airport. AMA added a comma which changed the whole meaning.
> 
> FAA is now writing new rules that will affect us, to what extent remains to be seen.
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> 
> AC 91-57 wording:
> Do not fly model aircraft higher than 400 feet above the surface.
> When flying aircraft within 3 miles of an airport, notify the airport operator, or when an air traffic facility is located at the airport, notify the control tower, or flight service station.
> 
> http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/1acfc3f689769a56862569e70077c9cc/$FILE/ATTBJMAC/ac91-57.pdf
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> 
> AMA Safety CODE:
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> 3. I will not fly my model aircraft higher than approximately 400 feet above ground level, when within three (3) miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator.
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> 
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> On 9/8/10 6:37 PM, scott at rcfoamy.com wrote:
>> > From Greg at ama it is as the 1981 FAA advisory stated 400 feet agl within 3 miles of a CONTROLED airport.
>> 
>> If flying within 3 miles the airport has to be notified as they do for the sailplane events at the NATS.
>> Scott
>> 
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