Quote Originally Posted by quietflyer View Post
Well, he is an FAA official putting out a memorandum explaining why prior authorization is not required in the E4 airspace. It's also the same interpretation that we see reflected on the FAA interactive map for drone operators seeking prior authorization for flight near airports etc, as noted in post #21.
I have heard FAA officials make incorrect statements (sometimes in writing) many times over my 40 yrs in aviation.

Perhaps I ought to do that. Honestly I'm surprised that one of the national ultralight or hang gliding/ paragliding organizations hasn't done so already, but if so it's never been referenced in any of the on-line discussions I've had on the subject.
Sometimes people prefer to let sleeping dogs lie.

One would think it would be of particular interest re soaring pilots setting FAI records-- I don't think the records are valid if you violate airspace limitations.
I think most sanctioned record attempts obtain the proper waivers, etc.