Radio control aircraft hobbyists are currently standing up to the FAA, Department of Defense, and select members of Congress in order to preserve the freedom of their pastime, to fly small model aircraft in select locations around the U.S. In a petition, RC pilots say their fight revolves around “Rule 336,” which is a section in the FAA Modernization and Reform Act from 2012 that exempts model and remote control aircraft enthusiasts from regulation if they were flown for “hobby & recreation” purposes.
Radio Controlled Aircraft Hobbyists Battle With Feds to Protect Their Hobby
Key Takeaways:
- RC aircraft hobbyists are fighting to preserve their freedom to fly model aircraft without federal regulation, specifically to keep "Rule 336" of the 2012 FAA Modernization and Reform Act intact.
- The federal government recently reversed Rule 336, citing concerns about drones, which hobbyists argue unfairly targets all model aircraft enthusiasts, including safe fixed-wing pilots.
- The Academy of Model Aeronautics is lobbying Congress to maintain Rule 336, warning that its modification or removal would severely damage the hobby by causing club memberships and flying fields to disappear.
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