About

About Me:

AMA member ADMIN for http://suas.forumotion.com/ Acting Chairman for National Recreational Flyers http://nationalflyers.110mb.com/ http://Recreationalflyers.org http://amagov.blogspot.com/


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

Keeping recreational aviation open for all amateur sUAS users. Building and flying recreational sUAS


Hometown:

Philly Burbs


Activity Feed

Duane Brocious commented on Mike's blog post FAA: commercial uses by Sept. 30, 2015
"Note that th same law gives the AMA complete immunuty from the FAA.
Expect AMA dues to triple within the year and the AMA to start having non-members arrested and forced to join."
Feb 18, 2012
Duane Brocious commented on Duane Brocious's blog post FAA Reauthorization extension expires at midnite 7/22/2011
"I accidentaly deleted a post here.
"Only affects a very small number of FAA employees, most of us FAA folks are not affected."
 
Sorry Jim."
Jul 23, 2011
Duane Brocious commented on Duane Brocious's blog post FAA Reauthorization extension expires at midnite 7/22/2011
"UPDATE:
Congress adjourned today for a week long recess without approving an extention. The FAA is without further funding as of midnite."
Jul 22, 2011
Duane Brocious posted a blog post
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Urges Swift Action by Congress on FAA Bill  More HERE
Jul 22, 2011
Duane Brocious commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Look at the size of this quad!
"Having grown up with Popular Mechanics in the 50's and 60's, there isn't to much that is new to me. What I like is the ability today to actually play with the stuff. I saw the prints for the Cypher in the 70's while working at Sikorsky and saw it in…"
Jun 23, 2011
Duane Brocious replied to Mike G's discussion FAA and UAV vs FPV
"As long as you are using it for recreational/hobby purposes there are no regulations, just "guidance" from the FAA.
That guidance is in AC 91-57"
Jun 14, 2011
Duane Brocious commented on Duane Brocious's blog post AMA sued over model aircraft injury.
"I am locking this thread now. Any firther details on the case will be revealed in another blog."
Jun 12, 2011
Duane Brocious commented on Duane Brocious's blog post AMA sued over model aircraft injury.
"I have no problem with you disagreeing. Howevr, claiming your opinion is law is RA at best and the personal attacks are uncalled for.
Nix the thread?
If you aren't allowed to break forum rules you threaten to ruin everyone elses ntelligent…"
Jun 12, 2011
Duane Brocious commented on Duane Brocious's blog post AMA sued over model aircraft injury.
"I have deleted some RA and abussive posts.
Please keep it civil."
Jun 12, 2011
Duane Brocious commented on Duane Brocious's blog post AMA sued over model aircraft injury.
"HK, You have rights that you choose not use, please do not attack others for understanding and invoking their own rights. People are entitled to these things whether you like the law or not."
Jun 12, 2011
Duane Brocious commented on Duane Brocious's blog post AMA sued over model aircraft injury.
"The AMA is the insurer, land owner, safety rule provider and sanctioner of the activity in the incident.
They are involved big time. That is not to say they are responsible or not, that is for the court to decide."
Jun 12, 2011
Duane Brocious commented on Duane Brocious's blog post AMA sued over model aircraft injury.
"HK, I assume you never use your home or automobile insurance since you believe you are never entitled to any damages.
 "
Jun 12, 2011
Duane Brocious commented on Duane Brocious's blog post AMA sued over model aircraft injury.
"Waivers are pretty much useless esp. in a negligence case. Ask a lawyer."
Jun 12, 2011
Duane Brocious commented on Duane Brocious's blog post AMA sued over model aircraft injury.
"If my wife gets hurt and she can't work and I have to hire help to take care of the kids (also consrtium ) then I would be sueing too. "
Jun 11, 2011
Duane Brocious commented on Duane Brocious's blog post AMA sued over model aircraft injury.
"One of the biggest injury cases in model aviation was when the AMA had to pay $1.3 Million to a spectator who had crippling injuries to his leg.
Why does everyone assume that the plaintiff is a scam artist? People do get hurt, some seriously."
Jun 11, 2011
Duane Brocious posted a blog post
Model airplane crash leads to local lawsuit  Not much in details but the Star Press Article is available here.
Jun 11, 2011
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