Probably what will happen is that R/C soaring and other high altitude sport/hobbies that use airspace (as in model rockets), will require special dates, venues, and windows of opportunity provided by special FAA waiver. Large model rocketry already is regulated by this process. It is only a matter of time before ALL aerosports requiring higher than "normal" altitudes are monitored and regulated by FAA waiver, if, that is, they exceed the limit set by the AMA FAA for unregulated club flying. So 700-1000 feet would actually be a godsend if and when the hammer falls. I foresee a time when virtually all organized R/C flying (other than the Parkflyer unregulated low power stuff) will take place on controlled sites governed by the AMA and its club infrastructure. Perhaps the idea of regional flying sites similar to Muncie, but put in locations where most of us actually live might bear some consideration. How we preserve our sport will require some insightful proactive thinking, and willingness to compromise. The notion that everything can stay the same as it was in the past is probably at best naïve. JD
Endless Mountain Models http://www.scalesoaring.com email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -----Original Message----- > From: Allan/Tara [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2005 4:54 PM > To: Soaring@airage.com > Subject: [RCSE] AMA's position with regard to soaring > > In the current issue of "Model Aviation" which I received today I > found > the "Presidents Perspective" page quite interesting. It makes it quite > evident that there is a complete lack knowledge as to what we in the > soaring > community are all about. > In his remarks he (Dave Brown) states that his recommendation to the > FAA > is that a minimum altitude restriction be set at 700' and preferably > 1,000'. > Probably just fine for the "slime" machines but a death blow to > sailplanes. > These restrictions while unenforceable, would in essence make the even > average weekend flier a lawbreaker,not to mention the whole liability > problem. > Anybody out there have any idea as to who to contact to get this thing > turned around,somebody who will make the AMA listen ! > Allan Parsons > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" > and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note > that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format > with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and > AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
