External FAA registration markings...

[F22trainer]

Granted, my encounter was years ago and I've only heard of a few others over the years.

I remember him asking pilots (myself included) what altitude we thought we were flying, what the "AMA limit" was and to see our "Small UAS" number on our aircraft among other simple hobby related questions (how long do we fly, can we hear if a full-scale aircraft is approaching, etc.)

It was not confrontatitional by any means, but I caught him asking a few questions that were kinda out of line, i.e. "Do you know what the lower limit of the overlying airspace is?" Fortunately I was around for this question and advised my friend to simply answer that he was not required to know that information.

Good call on that one.

[AceMigKiller]

Granted, my encounter was years ago and I've only heard of a few others over the years.

I remember him asking pilots (myself included) what altitude we thought we were flying, what the "AMA limit" was and to see our "Small UAS" number on our aircraft among other simple hobby related questions (how long do we fly, can we hear if a full-scale aircraft is approaching, etc.)

It was not confrontatitional by any means, but I caught him asking a few questions that were kinda out of line, i.e. "Do you know what the lower limit of the overlying airspace is?" Fortunately I was around for this question and advised my friend to simply answer that he was not required to know that information.

[F22trainer]

Actually... I once got "ramp checked" by an FAA inspector at an RC field in California.

It was ridiculous. The individual was walking up and down the flightline questioning individuals on the local airspace and looking for their #'s on the plane. Ocassionally, he would scribble something in his notebook. This was right after the initial ruling when it was acceptable to have it on the inside.

All I'm saying is, I've heard that line before --- That'll never happen... until it does.

I am curious what kind of “airspace” questions an Inspector would ask, since the hobby pilot does not require any knowledge of airspace classifications, only to see and avoid interfering with full size operating aircraft in compliance with the AMA rules.
Not that I am trying to “bust yer balls” at all...just curious. They generally ask questions to get answers to something “beneath the surface” so to to speak.
I am going to try a get one of our Inspectors to attend our monthly club meeting for a Q & A. Their course of action has taken a major turn toward education, as opposed to disciplinary action. I know this because in many cases I have provided that training and education for some embarrassing mistakes by mis/uninformed pilots.

[AceMigKiller]

For the record, I like the idea of scribbling it on the back of a propeller blade! :)

[AceMigKiller]

First, there will not, nor will there likely ever be an officer that will check to see if you have a number.

Actually... I once got "ramp checked" by an FAA inspector at an RC field in California.

It was ridiculous. The individual was walking up and down the flightline questioning individuals on the local airspace and looking for their #'s on the plane. Ocassionally, he would scribble something in his notebook. This was right after the initial ruling when it was acceptable to have it on the inside.

All I'm saying is, I've heard that line before --- That'll never happen... until it does.

[boomer108]

If they can interrogate your transmitter they can take over your aircraft. No thank you!!

[Gilatrout]

First, there will not, nor will there likely ever be an officer that will check to see if you have a number.

Second.

I propose that the correct way to handle this is that in the future, a receiver cannot be found until it is registered with a was number. Old receivers will be grandfathered as to require external markings. The new receivers could be interrogated remotely and.provide law enforcement with the information as to the original owner of the aircraft.

[RCjetdude]

If I didn't know better I would swear you had been in my garage and talked to my Wife! LOL

LOL It is just the nature of it...;)

[JDLightnin']

WARNING!! This product is highly addictive and may cause financial hardship, excessive hoarding, marital stress or even divorce. Use at your own risk and be sure to follow all applicable FAA laws. LOL

If I didn't know better I would swear you had been in my garage and talked to my Wife! LOL

[rifleman_btx]

Yes indeed! Government is all about give us your money and your souls!

[Valkpilot]

Warning: FAA doesn't give a crap about your safty, they only want to cause panic in mass, and control you individually like a robotic slave.

Actually, to paraphrase Yogurt "the Quest for More Money". Remember when the FCC shoved digital TV down our throats? How reception was supposed to be better and without interruption? Truth is so they'd have more channels to sell and the electronics market backed them because most people would buy a new TV or at least one of those tuner boxes.

[rifleman_btx]

Warning: FAA doesn't give a crap about your safty, they only want to cause panic in mass, and control you individually like a robotic slave.

[RCjetdude]

WARNING!! This product is highly addictive and may cause financial hardship, excessive hoarding, marital stress or even divorce. Use at your own risk and be sure to follow all applicable FAA laws. LOL

[Valkpilot]

Hmm, serial number on a firing pin, serialization of Pharmaceutical boxes and now this. Not one of these is going to make one iota of a difference. They are called criminals because why ??
Because they don't follow the law. As a matter of interest, is any Wally World-like store obligated to inform drone purchasers that they must register it with the FAA and display the FAA number? I doubt it.

Grossman56

No signs at the local Targets and Walmarts near where I live. And shouldn't MRC Et Al list this requirement on the product page? A little disclaimer like they have on cigarette packs.

[Valkpilot]

I was thinking the same thing but printing in the same color as the plane.....

I use clear return address labels and put them on the underside of the fuselage near the tail.

[BluesDragon]

Faded out(?)... because ya'll got me paranoid about the criminal element stealing and using my #'s!

[JDLightnin']

I certainly hope that you all have made you objections known during the public comment period. While it probably won't carry much weight ( just like it did during the comment period on registration) at least you know you participated in the process..I hate this as much as the rest and feel it's foolish and will stop nothing. As only law abiding modelers will be the only ones to do it.

My plan is " Gee it was there when took off it must of fallen off on my last flight"

If you would like to submit your own comment on the Interim Final Rule, simply visit www.regulations.gov and search for "RIN 2120-AL32." The deadline for public comment ends on March 15, 2019.


Mike

I hope everyone who takes the time to "rant " on HS or any of the other threads also takes the time to comment on the .gov site!
Here's mine: 1k3-98d7-ajp6

[rifleman_btx]

Well i wrote one. Doubt itll do much good..


Of course you know anyone with ill intent will follow this to the letter... If you believe that you have a worse brain injury than I have. Why must you hurt the general public who follow the rules while you set the criminal element free to do as they wish? Because you can make all the rules in the world, and if they want to cause harm they are going to. As for the rules? To them, they are a challenge to take on, and break. Just keep adding more fuel to the fire, thats what regulation always does. Please, do not send this snowball down the hill to hell.

[MikeT]

I certainly hope that you all have made you objections known during the public comment period. While it probably won't carry much weight ( just like it did during the comment period on registration) at least you know you participated in the process..I hate this as much as the rest and feel it's foolish and will stop nothing. As only law abiding modelers will be the only ones to do it.

My plan is " Gee it was there when took off it must of fallen off on my last flight"

If you would like to submit your own comment on the Interim Final Rule, simply visit www.regulations.gov and search for "RIN 2120-AL32." The deadline for public comment ends on March 15, 2019.


Mike

[rifleman_btx]

Thank you Brother!! I really think we need to be heard on this and stop it before we are banned all together...… I appreciate you!!! :Cool:

Absolutely! We gotta let them know we are against the criminal activity as much as anyone. But to punish us for their actions is not the way to prevent those who want to do harm from carrying out their acts of terrorism. Its like the gun debates. Oh lets just ban guns so no one has access. Sorry to disappoint you folk, the only ones you are hurting are the ones who obey the law. Feel good laws do nothing be get the innocence and law abiding citizens killed. Gun control or model regulations wont ever work against the criminal activity.