[RCSE] AMA's position with regard to soaring

[Allan/Tara]

   In the current issue of "Model Aviation" which I received today I found 
the "Presidents Perspective" page quite interesting. It makes it quite 
evident that there is a complete lack knowledge as to what we in the soaring 
community are all about.
   In his remarks he (Dave Brown) states that his recommendation to the FAA 
is that a minimum altitude restriction be set at 700' and preferably 1,000'. 
Probably just fine for the "slime" machines but a death blow to sailplanes. 
These restrictions while unenforceable, would in essence make the even 
average weekend flier a lawbreaker,not to mention the whole liability 
problem.
   Anybody out there have any idea as to who to contact to get this thing 
turned around,somebody who will make the AMA listen !
Allan Parsons 

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