[NSRCA-discussion] FAA Registration begins December 21

[Peter Vogel]

That information is in dispute with the FAA.  As an AMA AVP I've gotten
some insight into the process here.  AMA has legal action pending vs. the
FAA as their "interpretation" of the FAA Modernization act's carve-out for
model aircraft operations is in violation of the intent of that law.  That
legal action is being held in abeyance as long as the FAA does not
institute an enforcement action on the basis of that interpretation.

*Nothing* should change about how we fly our planes (responsibly) as a
result of this registration requirement.  I suspect the AMA will have
something to say about registration as well, since it, too, could be
interpreted as a violation of the FAA Modernization act of 2012...

For now, I'd say comply with the registration request, show yourself to be
a member of a responsible aeromodeling community and let the AMA's
government relations process play out.

Peter+

On Mon, Dec 14, 2015 at 12:35 PM, Vicente Bortone via NSRCA-discussion <
nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:

> Check here.  FAA mention 400' limit.  Not good for pattern flying.
>
> http://www.faa.gov/uas/model_aircraft/
>
>
> On Monday, December 14, 2015, Paul Lukas via NSRCA-discussion <
> nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
>
>> *"There is no 400ft max limit. Why do people keep inventing this
>> restriction?"*
>>
>> Steve, its in the AMA Safety Code, Section 2c.  Just like the "can't fly
>> within 5 miles of an airport" rule, its been misinterpreted and misquoted.
>>
>> Paul
>>
>>
>>
>> "To succeed in life, you need two things: ignorance and confidence."
>>       -Mark Twain
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 10:55:49 -0800
>> To: ed_alt at hotmail.com; nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] FAA Registration begins December 21
>> From: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
>>
>> There is no 400ft max limit. Why do people keep inventing this
>> restriction?  Nowhere in the IFR does it state this limitation.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Dec 14, 2015, at 10:49, Ed Alt via NSRCA-discussion <
>> nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
>>
>> Personally, I've never been over the 399 ft mark.  I don't know anyone
>> who has.
>>
>> On Dec 14, 2015, at 1:31 PM, Vicente Bortone via NSRCA-discussion <
>> nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
>>
>> How we deal with 400 ft max?  We fly higher
>>
>> VB
>>
>> On Monday, December 14, 2015, Robert L. Beaubien via NSRCA-discussion <
>> nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
>>
>> Morons at work….
>>
>>
>>
>> -           Robert Beaubien
>>
>> -           DronePlastics.com <http://droneplastics.com>
>>
>>
>>
>> “Dear Algebra, Please stop asking us to find your X.  She's never coming
>> back and don't ask Y.”
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]
>> *On Behalf Of *Scott McHarg via NSRCA-discussion
>> *Sent:* Monday, December 14, 2015 11:05 AM
>> *To:* General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> *Subject:* [NSRCA-discussion] FAA Registration begins December 21
>>
>>
>>
>> Well, here it is boys and girls.  It's official and starts next Monday.
>> The link is for the FAQ's of what's happening.
>>
>>
>>
>>  You only have to register once and you don't have to individually
>> register all of your models.
>>
>> You must be able to provide proof of registration and have it on you when
>> flying.
>>
>> You must have your Registration # (not going to be a N number) in your
>> airplane where it is legible and accessible without the use of tools (aka
>> under your canopy).
>>
>> If you sell a model, you should update your records. (I don't completely
>> understand this if we aren't registering all of our models individually
>> but, OK)
>>
>> Registration is $5 but you'll get that back if you register in the first
>> 30 days, I believe.
>>
>>
>>
>> Have a look at the link and prepare to be upset.....
>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/faqs/
>>
>>
>>
>> *Scott A. McHarg*
>>
>> VSCL / CANVASS U.A.S. Research Pilot
>>
>> Texas A&M University
>>
>> PPL - ASEL
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Vicente "Vince" Bortone
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