Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

“We have every reason to believe that this is a temporary situation. Persons operating aircraft within the SFRA are subject to civil penalties and or criminal charges.”

Source: From an AMA statement responding to the FAA's overt and bizarre over-reaction to the 'threat' they see from model aircraft. In September of this year, the FAA extended its no-fly zone for drones, known as a Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) from a 15 mile area surrounding Washington, DC National Airport to a 30 mile restricted zone. This massive restriction applies to drones as well as radio controlled model aircraft.

FMI: www.modelaircraft.org