Enough is enough. This airplane is very likely to be the safest airplane in the air as it stands today. Put the 737Max back in the air and stop this safety probe gone senseless squabble.

(Written on 11/15/2019)(Permalink)

The loss will be felt by those who purchased the planes. No one can sue because people avoid a plane.

(Written on 05/15/2019)(Permalink)

No need to hold the FAA in contempt they are doing what other agencies are doing, You need to ask why so many including the FAA are seemingly negligent. The root of our trouble is within government, not at agency levels it is much higher up than that and extends to the powerful which includes many aircraft owners.

(Written on 05/15/2019)(Permalink)

!.4 billion you and buy a fleet of 747's for that price.

(Written on 08/20/2018)(Permalink)

Respectively the AMA is an outstanding organization, one which I have refused to belong to for many years. The only reason why I do not belong to AMA is I see the AMA as an unneeded extra expense which I am not interested in. Since the 1960's I build store kits, occasionally buy a pre-built plane, and many times design my own RC Aircraft and build them., I occasionally sell a model I have built. I have always flown on authorized land and have held membership in local RCA clubs. My planes only bear my name and contact information, by law my hand held radio transceiver bears my Amateur Radio Call Sign, contact information and displays a BLACK FLAG. The law of 2012 bars the F.A.A. from rule making respective of RC Aircraft as I understand the law, which I will re-read just to be certain I did not miss something.

(Written on 12/28/2015)(Permalink)

More on the 2012 Congressional legislation... The law passed in Congress requires the F.A.A. to not engage in rule making for the purpose of controlling Remote Control Aircraft operators and their aircraft. I might add that if anyone believes this is the ticket to avoid F.A.A. registration of a drone they are well advised to contact an attorney for clarification. I am not an attorney and am not offering legal advice, instead I am reporting on what I have found regarding the hobby I have enjoyed for so many years.

(Written on 12/28/2015)(Permalink)

I have my answer now. A RCA (Remote Control Aircraft operator DOES NOT HAVE TO REGISTER WITH THE FAA.) per legislation passed in Congress during the 2012 session. As an RC plane hobbyist I can construct or purchase an aircraft with all the properties of a drone and fly it unregistered should I desire to so so. One thing to bear in mind is that I also have a well documented history going all the way back to the 1960's of flying Remote Control Aircraft that include club memberships and local, regional and national events. Today I fly under a BLACK flag that identifies my aircraft as under control via Amateur Radio authorized frequencies (one more thing to establish myself as a hobbyist. RCA operators are allowed to fly up to a 55 pound aircraft unlicensed in the US and it territories.

(Written on 12/28/2015)(Permalink)

This is not a bad idea. I fly Remote Controlled model aircraft, some powered and some are gliders. If your not proficient the type of aircraft I fly will soon be a pile of rubble as they have no self regulated flight capability. On an off note KITES FLY AND MANY WEIGH MORE THAN .55 of a pound. Fo kites have to be registered with the government as a result iof this ruling?

(Written on 12/15/2015)(Permalink)

I have flown RC model aircraft for over 40 years. Because I also hold an FCC Amature Radio Extra Class License I can use radio frequencies that will allow me to fly devices miles out from the controler. Up to now all of my flights have been within visual range. I have not looked to see what the impact of this requirement is on RC model owners. I feel it will have an impact on us, looks like I need to check it out. PS we have no serial numbers on our home built models and most of the store purchased kits as well.

(Written on 12/15/2015)(Permalink)

Because it was built in the U.S.A does not mean the pilots were trained here. In fact most pilots who are trained in America do so because they want to be trained here. That has nothing to do with what or where they fly.

(Written on 08/30/2013)(Permalink)