Bob Grimes of Des Moines, IA writes\u2026<\/p>\n
Dear AMA,<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0 My granddaughters birthday was coming up. She has been wanting to learn to fly R\/C\u2019s, so I go to my local hobby store, or maybe order one off line. After spending a couple of hundred dollars on a trainer, the day finally came where we could have some family time at the park.\u00a0 The temps are perfect, little to no wind, a perfect day to have a picnic and teach her how to fly.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0 So, there we are, in the middle of Des Moines IA., at a public park, enjoying some well-deserved family time. What could be better\u2026 Until we see a couple of city police cars accompanied by local sheriffs\u2019 cars and a plain black sedan heading right for us. So what happens next? We get a ticket, or temporarily get detained at the local cop shop, or both? Then our \u201ctoys\u201d and equipment gets confiscated? There\u2019s a few hundred bucks down the drain, plus a police record. And my granddaughter and her family are now in the governments sights for the rest of their lives. And all because a VIP flew into town. Like we care.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0 How was I supposed to know you couldn\u2019t fly toy planes when a VIP is visiting. It\u2019s not like the local news was going to broadcast the restrictions. They probably don\u2019t even know they exist. Besides, who pays attention to the main stream media anymore.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0 Lucky for me I belong to the AMA, and a sanctioned club. I was notified about these restrictions from my local club, and your magazine. No this story did not happen, but I was on my way before I checked my e mail and found the NOTAM notice from one of our club officers\u2019. Just wondering if this could of happened to me.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0 Sorry for taking up your time, but I think it\u2019s important what you all are doing for us, and I\u2019m worried about the day this WILL happen to some family. I\u2019m tired of the government punishing the many because of the few. And it will only get worse.<\/em><\/p>\n B. Grimes<\/em> No, this didn\u2019t really happen, but it does make you wonder\u2026 What if this scenario was to occur\u2026 ?<\/p>\n Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) are normally distributed through FAA\u2019s Notice to Airman system (NOTAMs), and licensed pilots are expected to check NOTAMs before takeoff and periodically along their route of flight. But take a look at the list of prohibited aeronautical activity that shows up in paragraph \u201cD\u201d of most VIP and special security TFRs\u2026<\/p>\n THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED WITHIN THIS TFR: When a TFR is issued the Systems Operation Support Center (SOSC) sends out an email blast to organizations like the AMA, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), Helicopter Association International (HAI), and others. The TFR information is normally released and the email notification sent out 24-48 hours before the restrictions go into effect. Once the email notification is received, AMA makes every effort to get the information out to the AMA members and chartered clubs within the affected area(s).<\/p>\n But what about the thousands of modelers who choose not to belong to an organization like the AMA? What about the model rocketeers, or the non rated ultalight and hang gliding enthusiasts. And, what about the 10 year old boy flying his Park Flyer at his neighborhood park? Could the scenario Bob Grimes depicts really unfold?<\/p>\n It certainly begs the question as to whether or not those involved in the activities are being properly notified and are truly knowledgeable of the restrictions. It could certainly be argued that they are not; and if they\u2019re not, are the security measures established in the TFRs having the intended effect? Or, are only those taking responsible measures being penalized due to an ineffective and ill-conceived system?<\/p>\n These are questions that need to be asked and that the AMA will continue to pursue.<\/p>\n Rich Hanson Bob Grimes of Des Moines, IA writes\u2026 Dear AMA, \u00a0 My granddaughters birthday was coming up. She has been wanting to learn to fly R\/C\u2019s, so I go to my local hobby store, or maybe order one off line. 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\nAMA 993334<\/em>
\nDes Moines Modelaires #740<\/em><\/p>\n
\nFLIGHT TRAINING, PRACTICE INSTRUMENT APPROACHES, AEROBATIC FLIGHT, GLIDER OPERATIONS, SEAPLANE OPERATIONS, PARACHUTE OPERATIONS, ULTRALIGHT, HANG GLIDING, BALLOON OPERATIONS, AGRICULTURE\/CROP DUSTING, ANIMAL POPULATION CONTROL FLIGHT OPERATIONS, BANNER TOWING OPERATIONS, SIGHTSEEING OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHTS, RADIO CONTROLLED MODEL AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS, MODEL ROCKETRY, UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS), AND UTILITY AND PIPELINE SURVEY OPERATIONS.<\/p>\n
\nAMA Government and Regulatory Affairs<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"