Dear Members, President Trump today signed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 into law, which contains several provisions relating to our hobby. As we previously mentioned, AMA championed some of the provisions included in the bill on behalf of our nearly 200,000 members. Other provisions will require a closer dialogue […]
Continue readingHow the New Bill Could Affect Our Hobby
The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 was passed by Congress and expected to be signed by the President soon. Once this legislation is enacted into law, there will be a transition period which means we will still operate under elements of Section 336, but we’re not sure of the timeline. […]
Continue readingFAA REAUTHORIZATION – ONE WEEK EXTENSION PASSED
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. […]
Continue readingFAA 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 […]
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