[NSRCA-discussion] Looks like 400' is going to be OK-

[John Gayer]

I'll wait for the website update before I register.
I won't move forward on a statement from the AMA. FAA is not bound by 
what the AMA tells us nor are they bound by what they tell the AMA.

John

On 1/11/2016 7:09 AM, Jeff and Claire via NSRCA-discussion wrote:
> AMA Updated their FAQ:
> http://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amagov/2016/01/11/update-uas-registration-f
> requently-asked-questions/
>
> Contains this:
> Q: Am I permitted to fly above 400 feet? What if I had to check a box saying
> otherwise on the federal registration website?
> A: Yes. AMA members who abide by the AMA Safety Code, which permits flights
> above 400 feet, are still allowed to fly and are protected by the Special
> Rule for Model Aircraft under the 2012 FAA Modernization and Reform Act. The
> federal registration box requiring agreement to only fly under 400 feet
> applies to individuals who are not operating within the safety guidelines of
> a community-based organization. We have been in discussions with the FAA
> about this point and the agency has indicted that it will be updating its
> website in the next week to make clear that this altitude restriction does
> not apply to AMA members.
> Q: Do I need to list both my AMA number and my federal registration number
> on my aircraft?
> A: No. AMA has secured a concession from the FAA that allows AMA members to
> continue using their AMA numbers as the primary identification on his or her
> aircraft. AMA members are required to still have a hard copy or electronic
> copy of the federal registration certificate on them while flying.
>
>
>
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