[NSRCA-discussion] Height of manuevers

[John Fuqua]

The fact that we are having this discussion only proves the point that we
have no real way of determining, in real time, how high we are.  We are
guessing.  If the 400 foot gets to be a HARD limit we are really screwed.

-----Original Message-----
From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Bill's Email
Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 8:50 PM
To: scott at rcfoamy.com; General pattern discussion
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Height of manuevers

  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.


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


AMA Safety CODE:

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.



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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