Does any of your clubs have club trainers? If so read below to be legal with the FAA.
Two solutions below have been approved by the FAA:
- The easiest solution is for a club leader to place his or her number on all of the trainers. The club leader does not need to be present when the model is flying. If there is an incident that involves an FAA investigation, the FAA typically focuses on the “Pilot In Command” and not on the person who lent their registration number.
- The club can use a disposable or replaceable label that is changed depending on the instructor or student. Some clubs use masking tape that can be easily removed. Other clubs use plastic and a dry-erase marker.
Here is a video that shares more information for clubs. At the 7:58 minute mark we specifically discuss club trainers: https://youtu.be/zQmzoA4DR84?t=7m58s
Also Some more information AMA Goverment Relations – 2017 Summary to pass on.
Chad Budreau
Academy of Model Aeronautics
Public Relations and Government Affairs Director