{"id":2829,"date":"2016-02-02T01:01:59","date_gmt":"2016-02-02T05:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amablog.modelaircraft.org\/amagov\/?p=2829"},"modified":"2016-02-02T16:17:52","modified_gmt":"2016-02-02T20:17:52","slug":"ama-on-the-hill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amablog.modelaircraft.org\/amagov\/2016\/02\/02\/ama-on-the-hill\/","title":{"rendered":"AMA on the Hill"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>January 27 and 28, a dozen AMA members, staffers, and executive councilmen descended upon DC.\u00a0 The visit granted the AMA the opportunity to meet directly with\u00a0members of Congress and their staff \u00a0to advocate on behalf of our members for the protection and enhancement of the Special Rule for Model Aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>Currently the Special Rule for Model Aircraft prohibits the FAA from promulgating regulations regarding model aircraft\u00a0flown within the safety programming of \u00a0a community-based organization, like the AMA.\u00a0 We believe the FAA is acting contrary to Congress\u2019 intent by continuing to apply manned aircraft regulations to our hobby, most recently through UAS registration.\u00a0 Therefore we\u2019ve suggested changes to Section 336 that would clarify and build upon the protections in the Special Rule.\u00a0 We also discussed with Congress changes that would clarify the protections afforded other applications such as the use of model aircraft as an educational tool and in teaching STEM curriculm.<\/p>\n<p>The advocacy trip included more than just talks with Legislators.\u00a0 The AMA also hosted a press junket with the likes of Reuters, Washington Post, Bloomberg, Popular Science, Politico, and more.\u00a0 The AMA shared testimonials and data that demonstrates how AMA\u2019s\u00a0community-based model has successfully kept our our airspace safe for decades.<\/p>\n<p>The visit was very productive as AMA addressed concerns and formed allies.\u00a0 As we continue to work toward strengthening, enhancing and protecting the Special Rule for Model Aircraft we will need your help.\u00a0Please continue to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.modelaircraft.org\/gov\">www.modelaircraft.org\/gov<\/a>, visit our social media, and check your emails for updates.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/gov1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><BR><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/gov2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><BR><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/gov3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><BR><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/gov4.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><BR><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/gov5.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><BR><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>January 27 and 28, a dozen AMA members, staffers, and executive councilmen descended upon DC.\u00a0 The visit granted the AMA the opportunity to meet directly with\u00a0members of Congress and their staff \u00a0to advocate on behalf of our members for the protection and enhancement of the Special Rule for Model Aircraft. 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