bitogre
Member
I understand that many here are primarily concerned with the impacts of the FAA's proposed new interpretation on FVP. However, I think it is important to point out that this will effect more than just FPV. The new interpretation make ALL commercial activities illegal. If you in some way are compensated for flying an RC aircraft (even by Line of Sight), you are in violation of the new interpretation. What does this now include?
Do not believe me, check out this funny video that addresses the wider effects to Model Aviation (start at 0:55 for the non-FPV impacts).
So every one should help fight these new FAA interpretations.
- R&D - The process of test flying a RC aircraft that you intend to sell will no longer be legal in the US. So, if this goes into effect, no more new Flite Test plane designs.
- Instruction - When I got into the hobby, I paid some one to teach me how to fly an RC plane. I found this instruction very helpful as none of my friend flew at the time. This activity would become illegal.
- Reviews - Reviewing model aircraft for money would also be covered. Any reviewer would have to do so for free. This would significantly limit the quality of reviews as most people do not have the time to do well produced reviews for free.
- Demonstrations - At most RC events, there are noontime Demonstrations put on by companies that want to sell us planes. These same companies also help pay for the event. If this interpretation goes into effect, these demonstrations would be deemed illegal. Some may think this would be a good thing (more time to fly) but it will also mean that there will be a shift in who is paying for the event (high event attendance fees are likely).
Do not believe me, check out this funny video that addresses the wider effects to Model Aviation (start at 0:55 for the non-FPV impacts).
So every one should help fight these new FAA interpretations.