re:MARCS--Newsletter of the Murrysville Area Radio Control Society

May 6, 2012

MAY MEETING AT THE FIELD

The evenings are longer again. Although weather is somewhat uncertain this time of year, there are a few days left before our meeting at the field. Thus there’s reason to hope that we might chance upon a blue sky, warm temperatures and light winds.

Give it a try. Bring your new or rejuvenated creations to the field, and join us for a celebration to end the turbulent weather. Thursday evening, 7:30 or earlier if you want to fly, May 10th, 2012.

Update on FAA Regulations

The continual delays of the new sUAS regulations issuance for review have been a source of some irritation for AMA members...Kind of like waiting for the ax to fall. However, in response to one complaint on that issue, Rich Hanson posted the following explanation on the AMA website. It mainly says that delays are integral part of the process. See below:

“ Delays in the development of an NPRM are somewhat the nature of the beast. There are so many layers of internal review before the proposed rule is released for public comment that it’s virtually inevitable for the process to cause scrutiny and comment that requires further analysis. I suppose to some extent this is a could thing in that, at least in theory, serious flaws in the regulation are caught and corrected before the proposed rule is published.

It’s not unusual for the rulemaking process to take 7 to 10 years before new regulation is implemented. If you can believe it, we’re on a fast track… They’re trying to get the sUAS rule out in 5 to 7 years.”

Rich Hanson
AMA Government and Regulatory Affairs

the March 27, 2012’s edition of the Los Angeles Times, John Villasenor, UCLA professor, contributed an Op-Ed piece with the suggestion that drone proliferation raises an issue that has received too little attention to the threat that they could be used to carry out terrorist attacks. Along the way he equated drones with R/C model aircraft.

Click here to view Dave Brown's response. It deals effectively with the subject matter of the Op Ed article and specifically with the misconception that our R/C models are the equivalent of drones.

For Sale: Planes & All Related Equipment

Bill O’Hara wants to sell all his R/C planes and equipment. The sale items cover three planes, a variety of spare parts, field equipment, shop building and repair equipment, transmitters, batteries, charger etc. The list contains virtually everything needed for a flying start in this hobby. Bill wants it all to go and is willing to negotiate. Click here for a more comprehensive list.
Bill can be reached at 724-468-6665 or by e-mail at cougar01@windstream.net

Remember our next meeting!
May 10th, 7:30 P.M.
AT THE FIELD!
Harry Cordle, Newsletter Editor
Tel. (412) 372-5449
E-mail: corhar@verizon.net

Coming Events

May 12,13, 2012	Tailspin Hobbies Great Outdoors Fly-In Silver Canoe Campground / Camp cabins, etc. available 140 Silver Canoe Campground Lane, Rural Valley, PA 16429 For more info, click on Tailspin Hobbies ad below.
May 12-19, 2012	The Joe Nall Fly-In 2012 Triple Tree Aerodrome Just South of Spartanburg, SC
June 23, 24, 2012	Westmoreland County Air Show Arnold Palmer Airport, Latrobe, PA w. Blue Angels, Sean Tucker, etc. Adults, $12.00 ; Children, $2.00' On-field Parking, $2.00 Info: http://www.flylatrobe.us/Airshow12Flyer.pdf
August 3-5, 2012	Wings Over Piper W.T. Piper Memorial Airport Lock Haven, PA Primitive camping available Sponsor, Wings Over Williamsport http://www.wingsofwilliamsport.org

May 6, 2012 MAY MEETING AT THE FIELD