ORIGINAL: apwachholz

@Bradpaul -

You are correct. I did start that additional thread as you mentioned. As a matter of fact I've started several threads on RCU and will continue to do so.

They are all under the guise of conversing with my fellow hobbyists about topics that are important to me. And I'm trying to find out how important they are to you. I'm not attempting to raise eyebrows or start fires. I'm simply trying to gain insight from you all.

However, thanks for noticing my threads. I hope you reply.... [img][/img]

<div>@K-Bob</div><div> </div><div>''Well, you have received a small sample. So far I would say you stand pretty much alone in your beliefs.''</div><div> </div><div>I don't think I do.</div><div> </div><div>Bob, what you might be misconstruing about what I'm saying is an understanding that I want hard and fast rules on our hobby. As a matter of fact I don't. However, in order to avoid conflict or issues with the FAA, I believe it's best to put some things in place before something happens and then we really get locked down. </div><div> </div><div>Times have changed and now more then ever we need to have a continued dialogue with the FAA. We're too closely tied to them thanks to improved technology (which is good!) so by natural progression we’ll begin to walk the line of falling under their jurisdiction; at some small level.</div><div> </div><div>Interestingly enough, the Gen Av. community in the wake of 9/11 had very hard and fast rules applied instantly, much to their distain. However, as things progressed and AOPA worked with the FAA, rules were lifted and freedoms regained. This is what the AMA is working towards however; the support from underneath them (i.e. us) is somewhat lack-luster from what I've been experiencing thus far.</div><div> </div><div>@jonkoppisch</div><div> </div><div>''If you feel this way, I think you should be lobbying the ama or even by starting at your local club for those regs''</div><div> </div><div>I am currently a Team Lead member of the Strategic Task Force reviewed and assembled by the AMA whose sole objectives are to increase our AMA memberships and impact within our communities. One of our current tasks is reviewing AMA sanctioned clubs and how to better involve them and grow memberships and increase visibility.</div><div> </div><div> I am indeed active in what I am passionate about.</div><div> </div>