Both the Senate and the House have prepared Bills that address the FAA’s Re-Authorization. S.223 has already passed the Senate and it contains an amendment to exempt model aviation. Click here to view the amendment. H.R. 658 is on the House floor awaiting passage and does NOT yet have a similar amendment. We are actively meeting with Representatives on the Hill and working to build support for such an amendment. While we have had many promising meetings, we still need your help.
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Keep Those Letters Coming
We’re not there yet. Though S. 223 was a great first step in getting an exemption for model aviation, we still need a similar amendment in the House. Keep an eye on H.R. 658 “FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act.” Keep those letters coming.
Continue readingStandards Workgroup Meeting Next Week
The AMA Model Aircraft Standards Workgroup will meet face-to-face next week to continue its work on AMA’s proposed MA standards. The workgroup is focusing its efforts on assessing and addressing a list of potential hazards presented by the FAA.
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