by Jack Upchurch | Aug 22, 2019 | Events, Uncategorized
>Swap Meet< Saturday November 9, 2019 AT St John’s Lutheran Church 8918 Tidewater Drive Norfolk, VA 23503 Door prizes, raffles Tables $10.00 each Entrance fee $5.00 (children free) Food and drinks available on site. Doors open at 7:00 for venders, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm for general admission. Contact Larry Woolard for more information. 757-373-6571 Larrywoolard42@gmail.com Download a pdf flyer: TRC 2019 SWAP...
by Greg Carter | May 11, 2017 | UAV, Uncategorized
You don’t need permission from the FAA to fly your UAS (aka drone) for fun or recreation, but you must always fly safely. More than ever our AMA club flying fields and where can I fly be key to our sUAS recreational use. What are the safety guidelines for sUAS recreational users? Follow community-based safety guidelines, as developed by organizations such as the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). Fly no higher than 400 feet and remain below any surrounding obstacles when possible. Keep your sUAS in eyesight at all times, and use an observer to assist if needed. Remain well clear of and do not interfere with manned aircraft operations, and you must see and avoid other aircraft and obstacles at all times. Do not intentionally fly over unprotected persons or moving vehicles, and remain at least 25 feet away from individuals and vulnerable property. Contact the airport and control tower before flying within five miles of an airport or heliport. (Read about best practices here) Do not fly in adverse weather conditions such as in high winds or reduced visibility. Do not fly under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Ensure the operating environment is safe and that the operator is competent and proficient in the operation of the sUAS. Do not fly near or over sensitive infrastructure or property such as power stations, water treatment facilities, correctional facilities, heavily traveled roadways, government facilities, etc. Check and follow all local laws and ordinances before flying over private property. Do not conduct surveillance or photograph persons in areas where there is an expectation of privacy without the individual’s permission (see AMA’s privacy policy). The following link is a must read because...
by Rusty Kennedy | Apr 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
Here is a great feature AMA now provides. Now clubs can just click the link and get all the apply by dates for AMA programs. http://www.modelaircraft.org/membership/AMAdates.aspx
by Rusty Kennedy | Mar 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
http://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amafoundation/2017/03/01/ama-member-teaches-using-model-aviation/
by Rusty Kennedy | Mar 2, 2017 | AMA National News, Uncategorized
This is very very important tasking. Please follow the link below and send a message to UTAH. http://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amagov/2017/03/01/utah-to-consider-flights-over-400-feet-as-a-misdemeanor/ Utah to consider flights over 400 feet as a misdemeanor Utah is pushing through legislation that is harmful to the operation of model aircraft and violates federal authority. So far AMA’s government relations team was successful in removing language such as restrictions on nighttime operations, but now we need your help to stop other unjust restrictions. The bill, S.B. 111 is currently under reveiw by the governor. The bill mandates that modelers must operate below 400 feet. While that altitude limit is appropriate for many modelers, this bill prohibits safe and federally-approved operations over 400 feet. AMA members could unjustly face misdemeanors for following AMA’s safety programming to operate sailplanes, turbine aircraft, large model aircraft, and other disciplines above 400 feet. S.B. 111 also penalizes model pilots with approval from the FAA from conducting commercial operations over 400 feet. The bill’s airport notification requirement is not consistent with federal guidelines and could be problematic. We have created a letter on your behalf at www.modelaircraft.org/gov/sb111. Please act now to stop this problematic...
by Rusty Kennedy | Feb 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
