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Forum: AMA Discussions
03-24-2019, 09:11 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

Nice pics. Homeland is appreciate!

Nice pics. Homeland is appreciate!
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-24-2019, 08:12 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

It has been my experience that the Canucks seem...

It has been my experience that the Canucks seem to have a proclivity to tell us, the U.S., how to conduct our lives. From the basic family to congress itself.

I think Canada needs to deal with...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-24-2019, 03:05 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

Was the event sponsored? Was any form of...

Was the event sponsored? Was any form of compensation given to the club or AMA? Do you have your part 107? Just throwing questions out.
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-24-2019, 02:49 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

As long as they spend their vacation/tourist...

As long as they spend their vacation/tourist money in the U.S., boosting our economy and increasing my portfolio, I don't care what they drink or how they change a light bulb. They can screw it in...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-24-2019, 02:01 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

Ah Yup! Welcome to the world of the keyboard...

Ah Yup! Welcome to the world of the keyboard commando. The age of modern social media! Where 2nd grade commentary rules. Where rules are enforced ad hoc! And where your rights may or may not be...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-24-2019, 02:33 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

I have no doubt some of these bickerings make...

I have no doubt some of these bickerings make their way to the flying field as well. Where the guests and prospective new participants can witness them. Even if it's nothing more than someone...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-23-2019, 05:24 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

Where did you get the taxable income thing from?...

Where did you get the taxable income thing from? The FAA simply states, "Compensation".
From the FAA FAQs: What is the definition of recreational or hobby use of a UAS or drone?...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-23-2019, 04:26 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

You mean the way he resorts to name calling when...

You mean the way he resorts to name calling when he can't put up a reasoned argument? And actually, he demonstrates exactly what is wrong with the growth of the hobby. He no doubt has chased away...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-23-2019, 04:08 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

The thing you fail to understand is the AMA is...

The thing you fail to understand is the AMA is NOT the definitive authority. The FAA is. And things change, sometimes quite fast, and it is not uncommon to find the AMA preaching outdated rules. Or,...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-23-2019, 03:59 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

And yet you continue to charge right in and do...

And yet you continue to charge right in and do it!

But even drifting off topic helps one understand WHY responsibility for the growth of the hobby is so mis-understood and ignored.
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-23-2019, 03:56 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

In the past the FAA has differentiated between...

In the past the FAA has differentiated between commercial and recreation by whether or not any compensation was received. i.e., were you paid in any way? Going on this I would say a competitor...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-22-2019, 04:00 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

Unlike you, I talk directly with the FAA. They...

Unlike you, I talk directly with the FAA. They make the rules. They can fine and throw you in jail. AMA can do nothing but watch.

First of all, your little letter is dated July 2016. BEFORE the...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-22-2019, 05:13 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

But it does raise an interesting point. Slope...

But it does raise an interesting point. Slope soaring. I'm standing on a cliff, my glider is currently some 5 foot AGL (in my hand on top of the cliff). I toss it over the side and into the valley...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-22-2019, 03:36 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

The 400 foot limit is imposed ONLY for class 'G'...

The 400 foot limit is imposed ONLY for class 'G' airspace. All other classes the limit is whatever the club/individual and local ATC agree on.

Now, can anyone tell me what class airspace the event...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-21-2019, 07:48 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

And yet it still is NOT the domain of some Canuck...

And yet it still is NOT the domain of some Canuck to tell us how to conduct our affairs.
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-21-2019, 03:02 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

True but, the AMA could take some lessons from...

True but, the AMA could take some lessons from the NRA none the less.
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-21-2019, 03:01 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

You forgot one there. Sitting on ones arse...

You forgot one there. Sitting on ones arse waiting for Muncie to come up with some magic formula.

Not everything works everytime everywhere. But waiting for Muncie to drive or force in the...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-20-2019, 09:43 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

On further thought, I take back my question. It...

On further thought, I take back my question. It shouldn't be "WHAT has the AMA done for it's members to deserve some kind of special treatment?"

But rather "What have the members and clubs done...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-20-2019, 04:42 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

I would ask WHAT has the AMA done for it's...

I would ask WHAT has the AMA done for it's members to deserve some kind of special treatment? And should the AMA continue to push this concept where the AMA appears "Special" while the vast majority...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-15-2019, 04:54 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

If the FAA is so impressed with the AMA, then why...

If the FAA is so impressed with the AMA, then why hasn't the FAA formally recognized the AMA as an sUAS CBO?

And what does this have to do with who is responsible for the growth of the hobby?
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-14-2019, 01:00 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

Hey! Don't forget the AMYA. Raise your sails...

Hey! Don't forget the AMYA. Raise your sails and get blown! :)
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-14-2019, 12:57 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

Tell us! Where would we be? I haven't a good...

Tell us! Where would we be? I haven't a good laugh over a fortune teller for a long time now.

But don't be stupid! Fact is, the AMA is here and we simply have to deal with the facts. And another...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-13-2019, 04:17 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

My Brother-in-law is a retired county Sheriff. ...

My Brother-in-law is a retired county Sheriff. You should hear some of his stories. Makes you wonder if there is any intelligent life out there.
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-12-2019, 04:08 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

In short, they see no value in it for them to...

In short, they see no value in it for them to join. IF they knew the AMA existed to begin with. As has been said here and elsewhere by many people many times in many ways.

And IMHO the AMA is far...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-11-2019, 06:35 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,676
Posted By Appowner

We agree on #1. #2 based on your answer I...

We agree on #1.

#2 based on your answer I would suggest the hobby has grown with the introduction of the drones or MRs as some call them. After all, the FAA reports some 1 million people have...
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