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Post by Richard on Jan 9, 2019 17:37:30 GMT -4
I have been told that Transport Canada is retightening restrictions on our hobby. anyone know about this ?
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Post by krmckay "Bombs away" on Jan 9, 2019 17:54:35 GMT -4
I caught the tail end on the news this morning about "Drones" and new rules coming in ....including all pilots will have to complete an online training course and test.....didn't get any more details. I'm hoping i might catch again it on the news tonight.
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Post by krmckay "Bombs away" on Jan 9, 2019 18:33:24 GMT -4
I was just able too see the full story on CTV news at 6 tonight (will be rebroadcast again on CTV2 at 7:20 tonight) It is unclear as how this will impact MAAC and RC interests, we will have to wait and see what comes down from MAAC. New rules will come into effect mid summer. (1 June)
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Post by krmckay "Bombs away" on Jan 10, 2019 18:59:33 GMT -4
Fresh in from MAAC:
To all MAAC Members, Re: Transport Canada Gazette II news release of January 10, 2019 We would like to advise you that the anticipated new regulations for Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS ) have now been published. However, it should be clearly understood that nothing has changed for MAAC members and even though the regulations have now been published, they do not take effect until 1st June 2019. Until that date the Interim Order Respecting the use of Model Aircraft remains in effect, and as this order does not apply to MAAC operations, MAAC members can continue to operate as we always have. Once the new regulations do come into effect, they will apply to all aircraft without a pilot onboard, whether for recreational or non-recreational purposes. However, be assured that MAAC continues to working with Transport Canada to ensure your current privileges are protected. As we advised you in the last email update, MAAC is working with Transport Canada on an exemption from the new regulations. With this exemption, once the new regulations do come into effect, MAAC members will enjoy the same freedoms they always have. It is expected that the MAAC exemption will be approved well before the new regulations come into effect on 1st June 2019. In the meantime please see the attached letter from Transport Canada, Letter – AARV – MAAC 2019 – 01-09 showing their commitment to these ongoing efforts and the preservation of our privileges. MAAC leadership continues to work for its members and to ensure that we can all enjoy our passion of operating model aircraft. We will provide additional updates, once we have secured the exemption. Until then, please let me repeat that nothing has changed for MAAC members and you can continue to operate as you always have. On behalf of the MAAC transport Canada Advisory Group Peter Schaffer President - MAAC
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Post by glen on Jan 11, 2019 17:19:49 GMT -4
Good Stuff Kevin. Thanks for posting this for all to see.
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Post by krmckay "Bombs away" on Jan 11, 2019 17:34:59 GMT -4
Everyone that has paid their MAAC membership for 2019 should have received this via email. For those that haven't yet this is why I posted it here.
Hey Glen when are you ever going to drop by on a Sunday for some indoor flying at Shearwater?
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Post by krmckay "Bombs away" on Jan 12, 2019 18:50:21 GMT -4
Just saw another interview on CTV a few minutes ago tonight in regards to the fees for pilots and the testing procedure for Drone operation.... Here comes the cash grab! testing and licensing will all cost money ....I hope MAAC gets the exception for all members to be permanent. There will also be an age limit of 14 to be able to fly a drone (Non-MAAC member). I really want to hear more from MAAC on everything that has been released this week.
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Post by coyote on Jan 17, 2019 14:55:52 GMT -4
MOST EXXXCELLENT!!!!
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