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, […]
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Take 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. […]
Continue readingAMA Government Affairs Update, July 23
Dear members, We are writing to share the latest information on our efforts to advance the model aviation hobby and protect Section 336, the Special Rule for Model Aircraft, in the next FAA Reauthorization bill. In April 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of FAA Reauthorization, which […]
Continue readingGovernment Affairs Update, July 2, 2018
We wanted to share with you some of the projects the AMA Government Affairs team has been working on in recent weeks. Members of our team have conducted numerous meetings each week with legislators and staff in D.C. to protect the Special Rule for Model Aircraft (Section 336) as the […]
Continue readingProposed Rule for External Display of Registration Number
You may have heard about a recently proposed rule that would require small UAS operators to display their FAA registration number on the outside of their aircraft. This would be a change from the current rule, which allows for registration numbers to be placed inside battery compartments or other internal […]
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