Taking the Mystery Out of TFRs

Written by Rich Hanson AMA in Action Column Edited for timeliness from the August 2013 issue of Model Aviation. Since January 2009, restrictions on model aircraft operations have been included as part of the security measures established whenever the President travels within the US. These restrictions also come into play during high-profile events. Many have asked why radio-controlled model aircraft operations are included in the restrictions and prohibited while a temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in effect. Is it because model airplanes are viewed as posing a threat to…