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The more I think about this, the more I think our best avenue to get something done would be to get the AMA to write a letter to the Trump Administration about the problem. Trump has gotten rid of more burdensome regulations than the last 10 administrations.
He knows about the problem of over regulation. I don't see where we will accomplish anything going to the FAA! We should be giving feedback to the AMA and let them write to get the Trump Administration on our side! Its an election year so there is a good
chance the Trump Administration might recognize our plight. This might accomplish a hell of a lot more than sending replies to a stupid NPRM that will all end up in a Black Hole! </div>
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Unlike the replies to the NPRM, I feel confident that someone from the Administration would read our letter! </div>
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<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, January 11, 2020 9:11 AM<br>
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<b>Cc:</b> CURTIS SUTER <suterc@msn.com><br>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; font-weight:normal">If you haven’t heard there is a 60 day Notice of Proposed Rule Making comment period from the FAA that if this is approved as written will seriously change model aviation.
Commenting is easy, either use what the AMA has provided as a template, what I wrote or write your own. If you haven't commented please do so as soon as possible. Any questions please don't hesitate to ask or call.</span></h1>
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<span style="font-size:18.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Copy and paste this comment on the federal website <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/12/31/2019-28100/remote-identification-of-unmanned-aircraft-systems#open-comment"><span style="color:windowtext; border:none windowtext 1.0pt; padding:0in">here</span></a>.</span></p>
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<strong><u><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"inherit","serif"; border:none windowtext 1.0pt; padding:0in">Template Comment on UAS Remote ID</span></u></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">I am writing in response to the FAA’s notice of proposed rulemaking on remote identification of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). I am deeply concerned that some elements of the proposal could impose
significant costs on the model aviation community and unnecessarily restrict existing, safe model aircraft operations.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">First, while I am glad the proposal includes an option to comply with remote ID by flying at an approved fixed site, I am concerned that the rule arbitrarily limits the number of approved sites
and prohibits the establishment of new sites. As such, the rule appears designed to phase out these sites over time, rather than treat them as a viable long-term option for complying with remote ID. I encourage the FAA to view fixed flying sites as part of
a viable long-term solution to remote ID, and to amend the rule to allow for the establishment of new sites in the future.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Second, the FAA must create a pathway for remote ID compliance at AMA events and competitions, which may not take place at fixed flying sites. These events take place in defined locations for a
short period of time, like an air show. For remote ID compliance purposes, they should be treated like fixed flying sites. I encourage the FAA to create a light process for event organizers to apply for, and receive, waivers from remote ID requirements for
these ad hoc events and competitions, many of which support local charities.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Third, the rule must consider hobbyists who fly in rural areas with little or no internet connectivity. As I read the proposed rule, I would be required to have an internet connection even if flying
at an approved fixed flying site in a rural part of the country. Unfortunately, some rural areas don’t have adequate cell service, which means I could not be able to fly. Rural locations are frequently the safest places to fly because they are away from people,
other aircraft and structures. The FAA needs to provide a solution for these areas, such as the ability to comply from home or other WIFI-enabled locations.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Finally, the FAA should reconsider the proposal to register each aircraft, which will impose a cost and compliance burden on the model aviation community. While individual registration may make
sense for beyond line of sight operations, it is an unnecessary requirement for aircraft designed to be flown within line of sight. We build and fly model airplanes because it is a passion; and many of us own dozens, if not hundreds, of aircraft of different
shapes and sizes, some of which we fly infrequently. The time and cost involved in registering each model individually would be substantial and runs counter to the current registration framework for recreational operators. Also, aircraft that are built by
hand do not have serial numbers, which makes individual registration more difficult.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Again, I urge you to carefully consider and address my concerns about the remote ID proposal. Model aviation is the natural precursor to careers in aviation, including commercial pilots and engineers
and more – jobs which the U.S. desperately needs to fill. Model aviation supports a $1 billion hobby industry responsible for thousands of existing U.S. jobs. We simply cannot afford to further harm the model aviation hobby with overly burdensome requirements.</span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">What I sent:</span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">I am deeply concerned that some elements of this proposal could impose significant costs on the model aviation community and unnecessarily restrict existing, safe model aircraft operations and
I would be forced to close my small business.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">I realize that the ability to fly a so called Drone/Quad Copter etc… requires very little to no training compared to the Legacy Radio Controlled planes and helicopters that require extensive
training. This training instills safety for themselves, their models and the person and property on the ground and in the air avoiding full scale operations. The Remote ID appears to be a good solution for the Drone operators but not for the Legacy models
as written in the NPRM. Internet connectivity from a mountain site flying a Slope Soaring glider would not be possible under the proposal. Nor would it in the large areas of many rural areas of our country.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">I am concerned that the rule arbitrarily limits the number of approved fixed sites and prohibits the establishment of new sites. In time this will end model flying as fields are lost due to
landowner changes or urban sprawl thus obtaining new flying sites and the die. Model Aviation is a huge stepping stone to full scale aviators.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">LAANC is a great system of obtaining/restricting flying near Towered airports. However, outside of Towered airports flying of all sUAS should be allowed without Remote ID outside of Class
<span style="background:white">B, C and D or E airspace to the surface. Thus operations of sUAS in Class E that is not to the surface and Class G airspace should be allowed to operate using CFR FAR 91.113 (b) Right-of-way rules: Using See and Avoid tactics.
The use of this airspace for Legacy modelers have an 80+ years safety record that is unmatched by any moving vehicle in the air or on the surface.</span></span></p>
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