No one has to tell you that recent FAA Decision-Making has been disastrous for model aviation... and if history is remotely correct, ultimately for the rest of aviation. Reports from AMA, the hobby industry and major players in the model aviation community all indicate that confidence has been shaken in the future of a model aviation... And now, the Academy of Model Aeronautics is about to use a well-known political tool to build up an arsenal to fight the ignorant and damaging Washington processes that have hindered the future
Also: AMA Meets with FAA, AUVSI, DJI and NBAA Comment on Remote ID
The FAA released its proposed rule on remote ID last week. AMA has been advocating throughout the remote ID rule process to include voting privileges as a member of the Remote ID Aviation Rulemaking Committee. They are reviewing this notice of proposed rulemaking on remote ID, however, an early read indicates that some of AMA’s proposals were accepted, including not requiring onboard equipage for our members at our flying sites. As AMA reviewed the 319-page document, the initial read appears to show that they’ve been successf
“Boeing has decided to recommend MAX simulator training combined with computer-based training for all pilots prior to returning the MAX safely to service.” Source: Interim Boeing CEO Greg Smith.
A service available only in Alaska and provided by facilities that are located on the landing airport, have a discrete ground−to−air communication frequency or the tower frequency when the tower is closed, automated weather reporting with voice broadcasting, and a continuous ASOS/AWOS data display, other continuous direct reading instruments, or manual observations available to the specialist.
Flight Records Falsified To Help Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn Get Out Of Japan
From Fox News, an account of how a Turkish airline employee whose jets were used to fly former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn from Japan to Lebanon allegedly falsified records and that Ghosn's name did not appear on any documentation related to the flights.
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