Just got this email from Bunny. It certainly affects us as well. Everything from sounding rockets to heavy launch vehicles to the SR-71 kits could be hit by licensing if we don't stop this now.
Look up your senators and representative and call them now.
Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2006 19:31:06 -0500 From: "Mark B. Bundick" Subject: [NAR_Sections] NAR PREZ - Support Scale Modelers
Folks,
I received this announcement today from NAR HQ. Please visit the link shown in the message, and if possible, provide support to an important initative for fellow modelers
Cheers, Bunny
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Subject: AMA Needs Your Support Now!
Your Support is Needed!
Several full-scale aircraft companies are demanding royalties from modeling manufacturers, therefore some of the modeling manufacturers are discontinuing to produce these products.
AMA needs your help. We need you to call members of the Congress. both House and Senate to voice your opinion. Go to our Web site at:
Don't wait, do it today!
Joyce Hager Acting Executive Director Academy of Model Aeronautics