January 20 2024 Motions

EC Motions 1/20/24

AMA Executive Council Meeting
January 20, 2024
Virtual
8:00 a.m.

1. Motion I: Motion by Randy Cameron (EVP), seconded by Andrew Griffith (V), to change Document 520-A, Section 5 to state that “Any foreign participant must be an Affiliate AMA member.”

   Motion passed: 13 yes, no, absent

2. Motion II: Motion by Andrew Griffith (V), seconded by Andy Argenio (I), to change Document 510-A, line 5 under Airframe Requirements to:

   5. The fuel tanks shall be of rigid construction with consideration given to burst and puncture resistance. Consideration shall be given that non-metallic fuel lines may not be able to contact hot parts of the engine as installed. Bag style fuel cells are permitted under the following conditions:

   1. It is a multi-layer fuel cell that is purpose built for the application and designed to be resistant to rips, tears, hardening and cracking from kerosene/jet fuel exposure.
   2. Is mounted in such a way as to ensure no contact with rough surfaces capable of causing abrasion between the tank and any aircraft surface.
   3. Is mounted away from or protected from heat exposure from the engine(s) and pipe(s).
   4. is filled with a pressure sensing fueling system to ensure the cell isn’t over pressurized during fueling.
   5. NO plasma/IV bags are permitted.

   Motion passed: 12 yes, no, 1 abstain (NAA)

3. Motion III: Motion by Randy Cameron (EVP), seconded by Gary Himes (VI), to approve the 2025 Nats and F3A calendar as presented.

   Motion passed:13 yes, no, absent

4. Motion IV: Motion by Andy Argenio (I), seconded by Randy Cameron (EVP), to appoint Marc Guerra as AMA’s Chief Financial Officer.

   Motion passed: 12 yes, no, 1 absent (NAA)

5. Motion V: Motion by Andy Argenio (I), seconded by Gary Himes (VI), to award the Executive Director’s 2023 salary bonus as recommended by the Executive Council.

   Motion passed: 12 yes, no, 1 absent (NAA)

6. Motion VI: Motion by Andy Argenio (I), seconded by Brandon Koch (IX), to approve the SIG application for the American Radio Control Competition Helicopter Society.

   Motion passed: 11 yes, 2 absent (NAA, V)

7. Motion VII: Motion by Gary Himes (VI), seconded by Randy Cameron (EVP), to approve the NFFS request to submit a proposal for the 2026 F1D World Championship.

   Motion passed: 11 yes, no, 2 absent (NAA, V)