[NSRCA-discussion] FAA Rule Comments

[steve hannah]

As I am sure most of you are aware, the recent FAA interpretation is an
active rule and is open for comment until July  25.

Everyone needs to take a few minutes and read the rule and submit comments
directly to the FAA.  No petitions or form letters.  Numbers matter.

http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0396

The rule has some really troubling things in it which will impact or shut
down major portions of model aviation.  It is important that the ambiguous
items, unacceptable items, or overly restrictive items be removed or
clarified.

One major aspect which affects us is their overly broad definition of
commercial operations.  basically, anyone that helps a manufacturer in
furthering their business (i.e. testing a product or aircraft, advertising,
selling, etc.) is in violation of the published rule.  So, no sponsored
pilots, no cash or prizes at contests, no manufacturer reps, and no US
manufacturers or reps that test their products in US airspace.

Another one is their repeated reference to the old AC 91-57 which has,
amongst other things, a 400' altitude limit.

If you don't want to live with these things (which are law already), then
you have just 15 days to try and overturn them or get them clarified.

Steve
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