On September 29, 2018, the Senate passed a short-term, one week extension of the current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Authorization Act. This extension, which was also passed by the House of Representatives, simply gives the Senate until October 7 to finish its work on the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. […]
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FAA Reauthorization – HR 302 Passes the House – Contact the Senate Now!
On September 26, 2018, the House of Representatives passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018. This bill includes significant modifications to our hobby. While some of the changes are positive, and include provisions that AMA has championed, overall the bill is problematic. On the whole, it will […]
Continue readingKeep Up the Great Work!
Emails and phone calls are pouring into offices on Capitol Hill. This campaign has been very strong and gaining momentum, opening the door for discussions with representatives, senators, and organizations looking to support AMA and the hobbyist community. It’s critical that we don’t stop letting our representatives know the devastating […]
Continue readingH.R. 302 vs Section 336 Breakdown. FAA Reauthorization Act 2018
Dear members, As you may have heard, Congress recently released a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. This bill is the result of closed-door negotiations between leadership of the House and Senate and includes significant modifications to the Special Rule for Model Aircraft, […]
Continue readingTake Action Now! Tell Congress to Vote “NO” on FAA Reauthorization
Congress just released a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. This bill is the result of closed-door negotiations between leadership of the House and Senate and includes significant modifications to the Special Rule for Model Aircraft, also known as Section 336. While some […]
Continue readingRisk-Based Approach for Recreational Regulations Essential in Upcoming FAA Reauthorization
Today, AMA president Rich Hanson sent letters to the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, requesting they consider a risk-based approach to regulating recreational unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This would ensure the safe integration of UAS into the nation’s airspace while continuing to allow responsible model aircraft operators to […]
Continue readingWe Need to Tell Congress About Our Great Charity Work!
We need your help! Right now, Congress is considering a bill to set priorities for the FAA. This bill includes the Special Rule for Model Aircraft, a provision that allows AMA members to fly under our safety guidelines. We know that most of our clubs across the country host charity […]
Continue readingMember Communication Regarding Hurricane Florence
As I’m sure you’ve heard, Hurricane Florence is due to make landfall on the coasts of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia on Friday. The storm is projected to bring record-breaking rain and wind to the area and has prompted mandatory evacuations along the East Coast. Given these conditions, it […]
Continue readingSection 336…Where do We Stand?
As things stand in regards to Section 336, the House passed their version of FAA Authorization back in April of 2018 and the Senate is feverishly working to get its version of the bill passed before the September 30, 2018 deadline. Even if the Senate does manage to get a […]
Continue readingFlying models is so much more than a fun activity – it’s a vital STEM opportunity!
Do you work with our youth to provide STEM education through aviation? If so, we need your help! Currently, educators can use drones and model aircraft to teach STEM under Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, also known as the Special Rule for Model Aircraft. […]
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