[NSRCA-discussion] FAA Rule Comments

[steve hannah]

I should add that you should take your time and refer to specific elements
of the rule in your comments.


On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 1:09 PM, steve hannah <shannah1806 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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