From the Copilot’s Seat
AMA NATIONAL
FUN FLY
By Randy Cameron, AMA Executive Vice President | flyrc@modelaircraft.org
I am excited that spring has finally arrived and we will soon be into summer. More events are starting to take place. I am looking forward to attending events and flying on a more regular basis.
Speaking of events, AMA has received some exciting news. AMA sanctioned events can now obtain higher altitudes by the contest director or event manager calling into the FAA to request a temporary flight restriction (TFR). This must be done seven days before the event. The TFR will allow for altitudes to the floor of Class E airspace. Typically, the allowance is 700 feet or 1,200 feet, depending on the proximity of controlled airspace.
I want to remind everyone about the AMA National Fun Fly. There still should be a few days left to register online at www.modelaircraft.org/fun-fly-registration. Even if you don’t preregister, you can sign up on-site. This year, we will include a dedicated 3D flightline.
Don’t forget to stop by the registration tent at Site 3 and sign in. If you have preregistered, the first 100 pilots to do so will receive a free event T-shirt, and everyone will receive a swag bag. We have some great prizes and sponsors this year. Additionally, we will have the Saturday evening Annual AMA Membership Meeting with a meal for those who attend.
If the AMA National Model Aviation Museum is on your bucket list, it is the perfect time to come out to AMA Headquarters in Muncie, Indiana, for a visit and fly at the International Aeromodeling Center (IAC). This event is designed around you as an AMA member. It provides a few days for flying at the IAC for any member, no matter your skill level or what discipline you fly.
I’m looking forward to seeing you so come on out and have some fun!
