"I'll say this:
I fly rockets we have the NAR and the TRA as or big brothers that help our sport survive. I don't particularly like how a LOT of the people involved with BOTH of these organizations talk about their rules. What they…"
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Why all the secrecy?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Duane Brocious Apr 24, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Everyone involved in the FAA regulatory process is saying it is illegal for them to comment.However, U.S. Code (…Continue
What is an UAV?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Duane Brocious Mar 8, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes
According to the FAA, only the term UAS is proper although they recognize that there are small UAS AKA sUAS. The term UAV is officially dropped although still used by many, even in the FAA, old words…Continue
Community Based Organizations Standards
Started this discussion. Last reply by Duane Brocious Mar 15, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
In the sUAS ARC proposal there was a section (2) for a "set of standards established…Continue
Not complaining, just curious
Started this discussion. Last reply by Charles Craig Davis Feb 28, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Why are there so many people still using sUASs commercially in light of the fact that the FAA has forbidden their commercial use without a COA or Airworthiness Certificate?I ask this because the FAA…Continue
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Duane Brocious commented on Mike's blog post FAA: commercial uses by Sept. 30, 2015"Note that th same law gives the AMA complete immunuty from the FAA.
Expect AMA dues to triple within the year and the AMA to start having non-members arrested and forced to join."
Duane Brocious commented on Duane Brocious's blog post FAA Reauthorization extension expires at midnite 7/22/2011"I accidentaly deleted a post here.
"Only affects a very small number of FAA employees, most of us FAA folks are not affected."
Sorry Jim."
Greg Fletcher commented on Duane Brocious's blog post FAA Reauthorization extension expires at midnite 7/22/2011"Heck, they worked until 1:01 PM. Probably skipped lunch too.
look here"
Greg Fletcher commented on Duane Brocious's blog post FAA Reauthorization extension expires at midnite 7/22/2011"Hey they were busy ya know. They got stuff ta do & people to meet and besides it;s Friday Dude! They are supposed to be back on Monday. see here"
Duane Brocious commented on Duane Brocious's blog post FAA Reauthorization extension expires at midnite 7/22/2011"UPDATE:
Congress adjourned today for a week long recess without approving an extention. The FAA is without further funding as of midnite."
Duane Brocious commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Look at the size of this quad!"Having grown up with Popular Mechanics in the 50's and 60's, there isn't to much that is new to me. What I like is the ability today to actually play with the stuff. I saw the prints for the Cypher in the 70's while working…"
Duane Brocious replied to Mike G's discussion FAA and UAV vs FPV"As long as you are using it for recreational/hobby purposes there are no regulations, just "guidance" from the FAA.
That guidance is in AC 91-57"
Duane Brocious posted a blog postAMA sued over model aircraft injury.
Model airplane crash leads to local lawsuit Not much in details but the Star Press Article is available here.See More
Duane Brocious commented on Duane Brocious's blog post AMA sued over model aircraft injury."I am locking this thread now. Any firther details on the case will be revealed in another blog."
Lew Payne commented on Duane Brocious's blog post AMA sued over model aircraft injury."Let's all just acknowledge the fact that we have strong emotions toward these things, to the point where they become abusive, and move on. We're not in a position to litigate or decide any of these cases - that's what the courts are…"
Duane Brocious commented on Duane Brocious's blog post AMA sued over model aircraft injury."I have no problem with you disagreeing. Howevr, claiming your opinion is law is RA at best and the personal attacks are uncalled for.
Nix the thread?
If you aren't allowed to break forum rules you threaten to ruin everyone elses ntelligent…"
ModeratorPaul Mather commented on Duane Brocious's blog post AMA sued over model aircraft injury.
"This thread should be deleted. Non agreeing posts are being censored. This is Duane's dictatorship."
Duane Brocious commented on Duane Brocious's blog post AMA sued over model aircraft injury."I have deleted some RA and abussive posts.
Please keep it civil."
Lew Payne commented on Duane Brocious's blog post AMA sued over model aircraft injury."@HK - I agree with your sentiments that tort reform is long overdue. I agree with most peoples' sentiments that we live in a litigious society, where some "professional victims" use it as a way of making a living. However,…"
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FAA Reauthorization extension expires at midnite 7/22/2011
Posted on July 22, 2011 at 10:30am 4 Comments 0 Likes
AMA sued over model aircraft injury.
Posted on June 11, 2011 at 6:30am 28 Comments 0 Likes
Model airplane crash leads to local lawsuit
Not much in details but the Star Press Article is available…
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How the FAA defines "Commercial Use"
Posted on June 3, 2011 at 5:30pm 26 Comments 0 Likes
A major concern with sUAS is what does the FAA consider "Commercial Use".
Here is a comment from a law firm:
" The FAA has consistently defined commercial operation in terms of whether the…
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