The one and only U.S.A.What country?
I think if you are a lawyer and your client had an accident, the FAA ruling is relaxed. As far as owning a model airplane and flying it at parks and or runways. The FAA won't even know anyone owns a model airplane and have no means to check to see who owns one. This is America. Anyone can buy and anyone can build. Anyone can fly it. Capitalism and free enterprise runs rampant. So FAA ruling is really for show. And probably no affect.
That is one of few post by you that I LOVE!!!!!!!I think if you are a lawyer and your client had an accident, the FAA ruling is relaxed. As far as owning a model airplane and flying it at parks and or runways. The FAA won't even know anyone owns a model airplane and have no means to check to see who owns one. This is America. Anyone can buy and anyone can build. Anyone can fly it. Capitalism and free enterprise runs rampant. So FAA ruling is really for show. And probably no affect.
That is the one part that I don’t like. NEVER fly by an airport or runway without permission.or runways.
In the UK we do follow the rules and register as an operator and flyer with the CAA, plus we display a registration number (which is unique to each flyer) in our models. Before we can register we are expected to take and pass a test every 3 years, to ensure we are aware of new policies and regulations.I think if you are a lawyer and your client had an accident, the FAA ruling is relaxed. As far as owning a model airplane and flying it at parks and or runways. The FAA won't even know anyone owns a model airplane and have no means to check to see who owns one. This is America. Anyone can buy and anyone can build. Anyone can fly it. Capitalism and free enterprise runs rampant. So FAA ruling is really for show. And probably no affect.
I did not say anything about the UK. You are very correct in some of this. But if you keep obeying rule after rule they will find no limit and you will be completely cut out of all you own and do. At some point you have to go from compliance to defiance. This is true in all of life. Be it RC models or the United States crappy government. The only way any of this is going to get fixed is if we all get off of our scaredy couches and say NOIn the UK we do follow the rules and register as an operator and flyer with the CAA, plus we display a registration number (which is unique to each flyer) in our models. Before we can register we are expected to take and pass a test every 3 years, to ensure we are aware of new policies and regulations.
That way god forbid if an accident occurs as a result of an RC model, it can be traced to the owner/flyer. That is why all responsible flyers in the UK also join the BMFA to ensure they have adequate liability insurance.
Only control line models and sub 250 g toys are exempt.
Anyone not registered is effectively a criminal. If they are caught flying by the police, without having the operator and flyer registrations they can be prosecuted under UK law.
I like the way you think, but sadly the hobby has gone in to decline in the UK and most of the members of the BMFA are, "lets say" of the older generation who like to remain compliant and not rock the boat.I did not say anything about the UK. You are very correct in some of this. But if you keep obeying rule after rule they will find no limit and you will be completely cut out of all you own and do. At some point you have to go from compliance to defiance. This is true in all of life. Be it RC models or the United States crappy government. The only way any of this is going to get fixed is if we all get off of our scaredy couches and say NO
True that is why I have not started any real fights yet.@KN4IUU I do notice you have a radio license call sign.
At some point nobody has the resources to keep fighting everything so some capitulating is required. Wise people know what they can win and what is a straw fight.
Good! I like that!It's more fun to ignore dumb rules.
But only ignore these rules if you're not stupid and you have a generous supply of common sense. Like airports, military bases, midtown in your city, over the heads of the middle school soccer game with moms all around, etc.
Use your good judgment.
Go on guys, get all serious and start railing on me. I'm waiting.
Yes! Never fly in stupid places.It's more fun to ignore dumb rules.
But only ignore these rules if you're not stupid and you have a generous supply of common sense. Like airports, military bases, midtown in your city, over the heads of the middle school soccer game with moms all around, etc.
Use your good judgment.
Go on guys, get all serious and start railing on me. I'm waiting.