[robertpaulsen]

"If he doesn't leave the ground of his property, the FAA does not regulate his piloting of an airplane."

He can fly all over the state and the FAA as no authority. It is only when he has a substantial effect (ie., flying into controlled airspace) that the FAA gets involved.

So my analogy is valid. Actually, excellent.

[mysterio]

It is only when he has a substantial effect

Someone growing a plant on their own property for personal use has no substantial effect on commerce.