So you think the FAA has one set of rules for people who pay dues to a private association and another set of rules for those who don't? That doesn't sound like something the FedGov could do. Equal protection of the laws and all that.No. To become a part of their community, you have to join. To join, you have to pay the dues. Good grief, why do so many people here nitpick things down to the ridiculous?!
Had to track it down but here it is on the AMA site...Can either of you provide a link? All I can find is vague statements like this one:
"the aircraft is operated in accordance with a community-based set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization"
The AMA's words...Is that the AMA's interpretation? Has the FAA signed off on that?
Oh. Well does the AMA think that its safety rules apply only in AMA events, or are they good general safety rules? The latter I am sure.The AMA's words...
"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."
The wording in question is:
"(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; "
My reading of it is that the flights over 400' must occur in special AMA meets or programs. However it's irrelevant whether one is actually a member of AMA. Being a member won't protect you when flying in your back yard. In fact even if you're at an AMA meet, you might get dinged if you ever fly that aircraft alone in your back yard.
Is it just me or is this video vague too? Do you know if you must be in an AMA field to fly over 400 feet?Found it.
They said right in the video, "could be a field in Iowa". It is a bit murky but they seem to saying if you are an AMA member following AMA rules you are not necessarily limited to 400'. See, clear as mud.Is it just me or is this video vague too? Do you know if you must be in an AMA field to fly over 400 feet?
Yes, sir.See, clear as mud.
That is one of the things the AMA is working with the FAA on. This is why I support them, they are working for hobbyist best interest (and theirs). They have said that while the Feb date may pass they are still fighting it.Yes, sir.
I didn't even know this whole 400 foot rule existed until AMA members made a big deal about having to agree to it when registering with the FAA. If it's really true (that you can fly 400 ft+ outside of AMA fields), then the AMA membership might be at an all-time high in 2016.
snerd said:...... Has the FAA signed off on that?
So, that's a no.The AMA's words...
"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."
"the aircraft is operated in accordance with a community-based set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization"