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<div>See Drone</div>
<div>Get and load shotgun</div>
<div>Fire at drone, hit drone</div>
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From: Ed Alt via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org> <br>
Date: 01/16/2016 11:31 AM (GMT-05:00) <br>
To: John Gayer <jgghome@comcast.net>, Larry Diamond <ldiamond@diamondrc.com>, NSRCA List <nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org>
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Update - UAS Registration Frequently Asked Questions | AMA Government Relations Blog
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<div dir="ltr">This is why it's a mistake to continue to allow multi-rotor (actual) drones at any AMA flying field. It doesn't matter that most AMA members are very responsible. It takes perhaps only one full scale incident and we could be done. I think
that if you've got them, take them somewhere else.
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To: ldiamond@diamondrc.com; nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org<br>
Date: Sat, 16 Jan 2016 09:19:42 -0700<br>
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Update - UAS Registration Frequently Asked Questions | AMA Government Relations Blog<br>
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The only time there will be a problem is with full-scale incidents. You then have a pilot saying he was at 600 feet and this "drone" shot past him vertically and it looked like the "drone" was trying to hit him. Then the only issue is who was flying the model.
That is relatively simple at an AMA field given a description of the model.<br>
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A few incidents like that and we will have a hard 400 foot limit (or lower).<br>
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John<br>
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<div class="ecxmoz-cite-prefix">On 1/16/2016 3:25 AM, Larry Diamond via NSRCA-discussion wrote:<br>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">The 400’ foot discussion has been interesting to follow.</span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D"> </span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">Think about how they would enforce this if it were regulation and you were at a flying site.</span></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D"><span style="">1)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">If they show up to the flying site, they would be conspicuous with equipment trying to document the fact you are above 400’. They must have physical evidence
for it to stand up in court if the citation is issued. You simply bring your plan down to 400’ or don’t fly.</span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D"><span style="">2)<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">If they were off site, it is no different than issuing speeding tickets. They must have evidence the plane they document belongs to you and they must be able
to demonstrate a violation occurred and the history to show it is you without question. This will not be enforceable if they can’t testify you were physically flying the drone over 400’.</span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D"><span style="">a.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">Example: An enforcement officer locks there radar on you for speeding. The officer is charged with the responsibility of maintaining a visual on you (history)
or have video to show your vehicle was the one speeding. If it is only a video correlation, they must be able to demonstrate (testify) it was you driving and not somebody else, typically pulling you over within a couple of minutes. If this can’t be demonstrated
(testified) to the level of beyond reasonable doubt, the charge/citation will not stick and it will be dismissed.</span></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">Were the 400’ policy does get enforced with certainty will be a post mortem event. i.e. midair collision… Outside of this type of event, it will be very
difficult to police and enforce.</span></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">It is one thing to have a policy out there. It is much different when the policy is executed and then tested in the court system.</span></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">Over simplified but the point is clear for me.</span></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">As my favorite comedian always says, “It is only my opinion, I could be wrong”.</span></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> NSRCA-discussion [<a class="ecxmoz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Dana Beaton via NSRCA-discussion<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, January 15, 2016 9:48 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Peter Vogel <a class="ecxmoz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:vogel.peter@gmail.com">
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<b>Cc:</b> John Pavlick <a class="ecxmoz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:jpavlick26@att.net">
<jpavlick26@att.net></a>; General pattern discussion <a class="ecxmoz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">
<nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org></a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Update - UAS Registration Frequently Asked Questions | AMA Government Relations Blog</span></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal">I hear you but every time the 400' thing comes up again it's in the wrong direction and the reassurances carry no weight whatsoever in light of what has been published for us to observe to date. The distinctions will be costly for any
one individual to make if unlucky to find oneself in a process. While our risk may be low flying at our club fields, times have definitely changed...</p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal">The ERAU UAS course is also a real eye-opener in many respects. I think it is still open if anyone is interested. <br>
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On Jan 15, 2016, at 9:27 PM, Peter Vogel <<a href="mailto:vogel.peter@gmail.com"></a><a class="ecxmoz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:vogel.peter@gmail.com">vogel.peter@gmail.com</a>> wrote:</p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal">6.e uses the word "should", not "must" and that's a very important legal distinction, making that a guideline, not a requirement. Further, as they said on Sunday, they are aware they got that wrong and are working with the AMA to fix
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal">On Fri, Jan 15, 2016 at 7:10 PM, Dana Beaton via NSRCA-discussion <<a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" target="_blank"></a><a class="ecxmoz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a>>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal">6.e is a real eye-opener, and a lot less ambiguous than 91-57 was in its original form. Will be interesting to see what AMA gas to say about it. Thanks for the link!<br>
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On Jan 15, 2016, at 7:59 PM, Mking via NSRCA-discussion <<a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" target="_blank"></a><a class="ecxmoz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a>> wrote:</p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal">Has anyone from the AMA commented on the new FAA Advisory Circular 91-57A Change 1?</p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><a href="http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_91-57A_Ch_1.pdf" target="_blank"></a><a class="ecxmoz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_91-57A_Ch_1.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_91-57A_Ch_1.pdf</a><br>
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Marty King</p>
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LOL</span></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">John Pavlick</span></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Ed Alt via NSRCA-discussion<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, January 15, 2016 7:09 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Dave Lockhart<br>
<b>Cc:</b> General pattern discussion<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Update - UAS Registration Frequently Asked Questions | AMA Government Relations Blog</span></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal" style="">But Dave, did you like your doctor? The promise was "if you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor".</p>
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On Jan 15, 2016, at 7:06 PM, Dave Lockhart <<a href="mailto:davel322@comcast.net" target="_blank"></a><a class="ecxmoz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:davel322@comcast.net">davel322@comcast.net</a>> wrote:</p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; color:#1F497D">I have lots of video promising I can keep my doctor……</span></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal" style=""><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> NSRCA-discussion [<a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org" target="_blank"></a><a class="ecxmoz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org">mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Ed Alt via NSRCA-discussion<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, January 15, 2016 6:42 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Peter Vogel <<a href="mailto:vogel.peter@gmail.com" target="_blank"></a><a class="ecxmoz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:vogel.peter@gmail.com">vogel.peter@gmail.com</a>>; John Gayer <<a href="mailto:jgghome@comcast.net" target="_blank"></a><a class="ecxmoz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:jgghome@comcast.net">jgghome@comcast.net</a>>;
NSRCA List <<a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" target="_blank"></a><a class="ecxmoz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Update - UAS Registration Frequently Asked Questions | AMA Government Relations Blog</span></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Anyone get that on video? It's just hearsay until they put it into their regulations. Meanwhile, we're signing up to a promise not to exceed 400'. It would be nice to have that
video for the trial. lol</span></p>
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To: <a href="mailto:jgghome@comcast.net" target="_blank"></a><a class="ecxmoz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:jgghome@comcast.net">jgghome@comcast.net</a>;
<a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" target="_blank">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a><br>
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Update - UAS Registration Frequently Asked Questions | AMA Government Relations Blog<br>
From: <a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" target="_blank"></a><a class="ecxmoz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a></span></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Yep. This was brought up directly with the FAA guy at the AMA Expo, he indicated that they got the 400' thing wrong and will be working to clarify their guidance. The guidance
on the web site right now is for people not flying under an approved set of rules from a community based organization like the AMA.</span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"inherit",serif; color:#333333; border:none windowtext 1.0pt; padding:0in">Q: Am I permitted to fly above 400 feet? What if I had to check a box saying otherwise on the federal registration website?</span></strong></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">A: Yes. AMA members who abide by the AMA Safety Code, which permits flights above 400 feet under appropriate circumstances, and are protected by the Special Rule for Model Aircraft
under the 2012 FAA Modernization and Reform Act. Checking the box on the federal registration webpage signifies an understanding of the 400 foot guideline. This is an important safety principle that all UAS operators need to be aware of, and is the same guideline
established in AC 91-57 published in 1981. However, the placement of this guideline on the FAA website is intended as an educational piece and more specifically intended for those operating outside of AMA’s safey program. 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 guideline is not intended to supplant the guidance and safety procedures established in AMA’s safety program.</span></p>
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Sounds clear, right? No 400 foot barrier need apply.<br>
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<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center; background:whitesmoke"><span style="font-size:21.0pt; font-family:"Helvetica Neue"; color:#006DB5; font-weight:normal">Acknowledgement of Safety Guidance</span></h1>
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<li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="color:#141414"><span style="font-size:14.5pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">I will fly below 400 feet</span>
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</li><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="color:#141414"><span style="font-size:14.5pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">I will be aware of FAA airspace requirements: <a href="http://www.faa.gov/go/uastfr" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue"; color:#006DB5; text-decoration:none"></span></a><a class="ecxmoz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.faa.gov/go/uastfr" target="_blank">www.faa.gov/go/uastfr</a></span>
</li><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="color:#141414"><span style="font-size:14.5pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">I will not fly directly over people</span>
</li><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="color:#141414"><span style="font-size:14.5pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">I will not fly over stadiums and sports events</span>
</li><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="color:#141414"><span style="font-size:14.5pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">I will not fly near emergency response efforts such as fires</span>
</li><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="color:#141414"><span style="font-size:14.5pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">I will not fly near aircraft, especially near airports</span>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.faa.gov/uas/publications/model_aircraft_operators/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue"; color:#006DB5; text-decoration:none">Learn More</span></a></span></p>
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Under the "learn more" link, we find the following:<br>
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<h2 style="background:white"><span style="font-size:17.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">Model Aircraft Operations Limits</span></h2>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">According to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 as (1) the aircraft is flown strictly for hobby or recreational use; (2) the aircraft is operated in accordance with a community-based
set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization; (3) the aircraft is limited to not more than 55 pounds unless otherwise certified through a design, construction, inspection, flight test, and operational safety
program administered by a community-based organization; (4) the aircraft is operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any manned aircraft; (5) when flown within 5 miles of an airport, the operator of the aircraft provides the airport
operator and the airport air traffic control tower…with prior notice of the operation; and (6) the aircraft is flown within visual line sight of the operator.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.faa.gov/exit/?pageName=More%20information%20about%20safety%20and%20training%20guidelines&pgLnk=http://www.modelaircraft.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#2353BA; text-decoration:none">More
information about safety and training guidelines</span></a></span> </li><li class="ecxMsoNormal" style="color:#333333; line-height:15.75pt; background:white">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.faa.gov/exit/?pageName=Visit%20knowbeforeyoufly.org&pgLnk=http://www.knowbeforeyoufly.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#2353BA; text-decoration:none">Visit knowbeforeyoufly.org</span></a></span>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"> </span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#3333FF">This implies that the 400 foot barrier is not a limit for model aircraft and also refers you back to the AMA FAQs above. Since the "learn more" link eventually refers you back to the AMA position
on 400 feet under the "more info about safety" link, it very fuzzily appears to be supporting the position that we can still fly pattern without lying to the FAA even though we appear to be agreeing to such a limit in the "Acknowledgement".</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#3333FF">Guess I'll register.</span></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">On 1/15/2016 3:56 PM, Patternpilot One via NSRCA-discussion wrote:</span></p>
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