WE ALL NEED TO ACT TO SAVE THE HOBBY

[pawnshopmike]

Just got this from the AMA
http://view.exacttarget.com/?j=fe5f...51572&jb=ffcf14&ju=fe23117473600d7e721171&r=0

Done and done. Sent a letter to both Missouri Senators today.

 

[kwj48]

Got r done!

 

[Komet163]

Same here, TN Corker & Alexander.

 

[Alky6]

done x2

 

[Flyin4fun]

Done and Done.....sent to both Pennsylvania Senators today.

 

[Bipeguy03]

Well I know senators Portman and Brown from Ohio got at least one, I sent mine out as soon as I got it this morning.

 

[Judge]

Here is the actual verbiage in case people are interested:

https://www.modelaircraft.org/files/Inhofe3596.pdf

Current version of the Senate bill, amendments not applied yet:

https://www.modelaircraft.org/files/S2658_4-4-16.pdf

Note that the proposed amendment softens the FAA certification language, opens up an avenue for airman testing to be done by a CBO like the AMA, but still retains the need for a test along with some other troubling items.

Here is an email I got today:

Hi Bill,

We have an amendment in place to resolve the 400 foot limit. Ideally we want the limit removed entirely, but initially the Senate only agreed to accept an amendment that exempts AMA members. This amendment is not part of the Inhofe amendment, but it is in place. As for the test, we believe it should be removed. If our ask is denied, we believe members should be exempt or be permitted to take a test through the AMA (perhaps as part of the renewal process). Inhofe's amendment does address the test portion.

Know that we are still early in this process. The House hasn't voted on their version yet, which appears to not have any major issues and actually includes some extra protections we submitted. Then the two bills go through another round of revisions and amendments with a whole new committee. Considering this is a key election year, there is also a chance this process may stall and roll into 2017.


Chad Budreau
Academy of Model Aeronautics
Public Relations and Government Affairs
765.287.1256 x227

 

[js-rc]

Well I know senators Portman and Brown from Ohio got at least one, I sent mine out as soon as I got it this morning.

I did the same !!

 

[Krzy4RC]

Done. Louisiana Reps notified...

 

[Notorious B.E.N.]

Done.

Not sure I am going to enjoy waiting until 2017 possibly to have an outcome but I'll take it.

I have the Dalton 300 I'm building and I'm holding off buying a motor and servos just to see what happens.