Originally Posted by Sharpy01

....competition with significant prized money would have arranged their own liability coverage?

Originally Posted by davidmc36

The idea occurred to me of a division within MAAC since it does make sense to base a new "organization" on an existing successful one.

Is there a way to reconcile the non-profit recreational nature of MAAC with the highly competitive racing where the prize money is pretty significant? It's even on TSN now.

Originally Posted by Sharpy01

..it is probably easier to work within an already recognized organization..

Originally Posted by ggtronic

Sharpy for MAAC president !!!!!!

Originally Posted by Sharpy01

Good, agreement on key point. Hopefully you get involved and the FPV community develops a short list of those in that discipline that have the respect of most within.It's not "if", it is "when" TC pushes FPV flyers into MAAC.
https://secure.maac.ca/get_document.php?document_id=124That said, I think the MAAC board is listening and understanding that they need to embrace the new generation of modelers who are more interested on the "Tech", than history and committing aviation. Again, this presents a great opportunity for the FPV/Camera carrying birds to come in and shape that aspect within MAAC. A lot easier than trying to figure how to navigate Transport Canada and becoming recognized..... IMO.

Originally Posted by davidmc36

It doesn't seem contrary to the language presented so far to imagine another Organization that has serious competition. There is nothing that says MAAC is the only Community.

Not "Commercial" but not "Recreational". Closed environment specialized flying like racing is so unique it does not fall under either. There could be laid out a unique set of operating conditions.

The right ingenuity and pursuit of a seat at the table would be a noble venture.

Originally Posted by Sharpy01

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Yes, ultimately FPV could very well put together their own association..Receiving a prize for display of a skill set may be a grey area...

Originally Posted by ggtronic

MAAC need to get experienced FPV pilot on the discussion... we agree !

There are MANY reason why more than 70%-90% canadian FPV pilot stay away from MAAC...

If TC push FPV pilot to an acredited organisation , FPV pilots might create there own
to fullfill there need because MAAC do not have realistic rules right now ?
The High Speed train is passing right now... who will jump in ?
http://www.fpvcan.com/

Originally Posted by deaconFlyer

Enjoying this discussion but a small, potentially important point ... define "for recreational purposes"

We may think we know the answer, but do the regulators?

We witnessed how in some countries where even posting a video to YouTube was interpreted as being commercial and no longer recreational by regulators.

Is a "hobbyist" who is sponsored by a local hobby shop, or a radio manufacturer really flying "recreational" or is he flying for commercial considerations. Check out with the CRA says about amateur musicians or others who receive freebies. They aren't really free and they do change the status of the performer at the event.

At what point do the prizes and awards given at events change the nature of the event from recreational to commercial. The new popularity of FPV racing and the money that is being awarded at high-level events makes one ponder the question. There are people whose who career is professionally flying what we see as our hobby.

It is an interesting delineation.