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:
- Radio control (RC) aircraft hobbyists are actively opposing the FAA and other government entities to preserve their freedom to fly model aircraft without federal regulation.
- Their advocacy centers on "Rule 336" of the 2012 FAA Modernization Act, which previously exempted hobby and recreation model aircraft from federal oversight but was recently reversed.
- While Congress has passed legislation to reinstate Rule 336, the Senate's version is still pending a critical September 30 deadline, with hobbyists warning that its modification or removal would severely harm their pastime.
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