Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / November 2003

FYI

Subject: Fw: EC Conference Call Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2003 8:56:19 -0600 From:
"sfrank69" Original sender's name:    Richard Hanson Original sender's
address: richh@ama10.org

To All Interested Parties,

The AMA Executive Council has just completed its emergency Council meeting
(Conference Call) regarding the new Turbine Operating rules.

After much discussion it was decided to suspend implementation of the new
rules pending further input on the engine and airframe requirements for
turbine powered aircraft. For risk management purposes, the EC's primary
focus is on limiting the maximum speed of these aircraft to no more than 200
mph. The AMA Safety Committee and the turbine community will be asked for
input and suggestions on methodologies that ensure definitive compliance
with the speed limitation. Input will also be solicited regarding the
guidelines for fuel quantity and engine thrust limitations.

The specific content of the motion and commentary should be posted to the
AMA Web page by close of business Monday, 11/17.

For clarification... The Executive Council motion passed 11/01/2003 set the
implementation date for the new Turbine Operating rules at January 1, 2004.
The effect of the EC motion this evening leaves the current (old) turbine
rules in place until further action by the EC.

I wish to thank those of you who have express your interest and concern, and
I would also like to express my sincere appreciation for your patience in
this matter. Any questions or input regarding these issues should be
forwarded to AMA HQs Attn: the AMA Safety Committee.

Rich Hanson, VP AMA District X

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Red Scholefield
AMA 951 Dist. V
Leader Member/CD