AMA Recognized as an Official Community Based Organization

The FAA has officially recognized AMA as a Community-Based Organization (CBO). CBO recognition is important for many reasons. This validates and gives credibility to our safety program among stakeholders and regulators. Although AMA has been shaping regulations for decades, legislation gives CBOs a more formal seat at the table when the FAA considers recreational regulations. This designation also opens the door to additional advocacy efforts, including applying for FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA) status for our clubs’ flying sites.

The application process for CBO recognition was published in Advisory Circular (AC) 91-57C, which the FAA released on October 25, 2022. AMA was the first organization to apply and the first to be officially recognized as a CBO, setting the standard for future CBO applicants.
The FAA also published AC 89-3 on October 25, 2022, which outlined the application process for FRIAs. As a reminder, AMA must apply on behalf of our clubs wishing to designate their flying site as a FRIA. AMA’s Clubs department will be reaching out soon via email to club officers regarding FRIAs and the FRIA application process.

To remain current with the most recent government-related news, regularly visit https://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amagov. If you have any further questions or concerns, contact the Government Affairs department at (765) 287-1256 or amagov@modelaircraft.org.

Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/AMA-FB
Join our Facebook group: https://bit.ly/iFlyAMA
Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/AMA-Insta

Read the latest digital edition of Model Aviation magazine: https://bit.ly/MA-Digital

Visit the National Model Aviation Museum online: https://bit.ly/AMA-Museum

Keep up to date with FAA and AMA Government Advocacy News: https://bit.ly/AMA-Gov

Help support the preservation and advocacy of the hobby: https://bit.ly/AMA-Donate

Learn more about the AMA: https://bit.ly/About-AMA
Become a member https://bit.ly/Join-AMA

#iflyama

Видео AMA Recognized as an Official Community Based Organization канала Academy of Model Aeronautics