Hi Bob,
JUST registered last night by using the FAA phone line and spoke to a REAL person while completing the application. Several times I was put 'on hold' so the person could ask someone else for clarification pertaining to my questions. When completed, I use their contact E-MAIL and sent the enclosed question. Ya know......Just wasn't satisfied with the responses received. Thought it might need a little more attention to detail. YES! Described in detail over the phone what C/L models were and their flying limitations as far as altitude is concerned. I didn't delve into the realm of COMBAT! LOL!
THIS MORNING,I received their reply. Here is my message & the following reply.
FAA letter
If your MODEL AIRCRAFT, NOT a quad copter or radio controlled device, is a control line MODEL AIRPLANE, does one still need to register with the FAA.?? This is a hobby flying control line MODEL AIRPLANES that are attached to the pilot by steel braided cables, with NO RADIOS. They fly in a circle with a maximum altitude governed by the type of aircraft and competition entered. The maximum line length, ie, altitude, permitted by the AMA Contest Board is 70'. Thank you in advance for your time.
2016-02-09 04:00:29 AM EST - Norris, Robert Additional comments:
Thank you for contacting the FAA Help Desk for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Helis, drones, planes, etc. – if it's RC'd and 0.55 lbs or over, must be registered. If your does not meet both requirements, you do not.
Please visit
www.faa.gov/uas/registration for more information.
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20591
Ref:MSG1305321
So....There it is!
Good luck & "Tight Lines!"
Wes