I'm very happy to see that some folks defend the AMA on this issue. It confirms my theory that there are some people that are so indoctrinated into a warped society that they will accept anything that comes from what they believe to be an authoritative source. Be good little robots! Perhaps someday you will become human...or maybe not.
Randy Cuberly
I am only defending the AMA in that they are doing what any organization would do, adapt or become extinct.
The AMA's membership base is aging rapidly, and they are reacting to it now.
Promote model aviation, it was free flight rubber only, then gas, then control line then RC and now this.
What would have happened if when that noisy gas engine showed up at contest the AMA would have said. "No we won't allow that!"
The other think that most of you don't see is you or I or the AMA of the FAA isn't going to stop the sales and use of quadcopters.
The AMA has figured that out early. I don't agree with their direction but they picked one, and have been consistent.
So why not try to provide some leadership and common sense? That is what the AMA's mission is.
So rather than bitch, send in articles to model aviation. Get involved in AMA and make a difference. (hard)
Or cowardly hide behind a forum and spew words about force you can't control. (easy)
A a mindless robot indeed. Wake up, it isn't 1962 anymore.