[NSRCA-discussion] Height of manuevers

[Phil Spelt]

Hey, Arch, that's good news!!!  We modelers are really not a threat 
to anyone ('cept maybe ourselves -- still recovering from 2 fingers 
into an APC prop last spring).  lolnot

At 22:03 2010/09/08, you wrote:
>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.
>
>Arch
>
>Sent from my iPhone
>
>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.
> >
> >
> > 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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