To all, I don't know who get this already, but I think everyone should at least know about this from AMA. And everyone should join in to support this.
Brian >From: "AMA" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "B CHAN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 16:11:06 -0500 >Subject: AMA Official Notice >WD-MessageId: 20BFAAB434EE418B87F157B2FDD40759 > ><> Hello B, > > >AMA Official Notice >To: All Modelers Worldwide > >It is of vital importance to the future of our sport that you are >made aware that the Torrey Pines Gliderport in San Diego, California >has been closed to radio-controlled sailplanes, this despite the >fact that this gliderport is listed on the City, State, and National >Registers of Historic Sites for all forms of motorless flight. > >By decision of the for-profit lessee (Air California >Adventures/David Jebb), the site was closed on August 7, 2002. This >closure was based on his interpretation of the AMA Safety Code and >therefore insurance coverage does not apply. The safety issues he >mentioned were stipulated in vague and incomplete terms. > >It would appear that the City of San Diego has given exclusive power >to the lessee regarding flight operations at this public park. The >August 7 notice stated that closure was by ordinance of the City of >San Diego. When an inquiry was made to the city, Christian Anderson, >Property Agent, stated "The City of San Diego has not ordered the >termination of RC soaring at Torrey Pines." Apparently the question >of authority remains up for grabs. > >AMA has engaged a fellow modeler and Torrey Pines Gliderport pilot >as legal counsel. He is currently working with a task team of local >modelers. Additional information on this task force is available on >the Torrey Pines Gulls Web page at <>www.torreypinesgulls.org<>. A >meeting between this task force, Air California Adventure, and the >City of San Diego was held on September 5, 2002. Despite this >meeting being called by the City, there was no neutral mediator. As >a result the meeting was one-sided and very little was accomplished. > >As an interested modeler, we know you value this sport of >aeromodeling. This effort demands and now solicits your support. >Since this action to exclude radio controlled soaring at this >world-famous institution was apparently based on misinformation, not >facts, we believe the voice of the modeler needs to be heard. Ask >for the opportunity to be heard in favor of model aviation and its >unrestricted continuance at the Torrey Pines Gliderport. Also ask >for an acknowledgment and request a meeting with principal officials >involved, along with meeting notification. Request that the City of >San Diego maintains operation of model aviation at the Torrey Pines >Gliderport. Send your letter to the San Diego City Manager, Michael >T. Uberuaga. Also, at the end of this official notice is a list of >other key officials to consider when sending a copy of your letter. > >Tell Mr. Uberuaga what model aviation means to you! Help the City >appreciate that model aviation is educational, constructive, career >building, and an alternative to drugs for youth! There are no >physical barriers, and it's open to people of all ages. Our sport >encourages an early interest in the field of aviation. Model >aviation promotes better-educated youth for research and the >development of future technology. > >Join our efforts and support this with a short letter and do it now! > >If time is a constraint then at least send a note to the effect: > >"I, [your name], as a model aircraft enthusiast, request that the >City of San Diego upholds Resolution R-290676, adopted September 8, >1998, that the Torrey Pines Gliderport be operated for non-powered >flight as has been since 1930 and that the "use continues on this >property to serve the general public." That the Torrey Pines >Gliderport be managed by a City of San Diego employee and not leased >to any party with a conflict of interest by operating a for-profit >business and serving as overall Flight Director simultaneously." > >Sign and date your letter and don't forget to add your address. >Please forward a copy to: > >The Academy of Model Aeronautics >Attn. Torrey Pines Gliderport >5161 East Memorial Drive >Muncie, IN 47302 > >City of San Diego Officials: > >City Manager >Michael T. Uberuaga >202 "C" Street, MS 9 A >San Diego, CA92101 ><mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Mayor >Dick Murphy >202 "C" Street, 11th Floor >San Diego, CA 92101 ><mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Assistant City Manager >P. Lamont Ewell >202 "C" Street, MS #9A >San Diego, CA 92101 City Attorney >Casey Gwinn >Civic Center Plaza >1200 Third Avenue, Suite 1200 >San Diego, CA 92101 ><mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Council Member >Scott Peters >202 "C" Street, MS #10A >San Diego, CA 92101 ><mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Community >Relations Director >Bruce Williams >202 "C" Street, 11th Floor >San Diego, CA 92101 ><mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Deputy >City Attorney >Priscilla Dugard >Civic Center Plaza >1200 Third Avenue, Suite 1200 >San Diego, CA 92101 ><mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > >For comments on this letter, e-mail ><mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] AMA >and Academy of Model Aeronautics are registered trademarks. All >content copyright 2002 by Academy of Model Aeronautics. > > > > > >We hope you enjoyed receiving this message. 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