Originally Posted by init4fun

Oh look , there's a parrot in the thread , how quaint ....



I agree , we are not that far apart on this at all . The only thing I'd mention would be that if the CBO did charge for inspections of non member planes I can see a "discount rate" applying to members VS non members , just as many other organizations have discount rates for members only , as long as the option existed to have either the FAA or the CBO inspect the plane for a fairly set (not discounted) fee . Your point of being forced to join the CBO for the 55# inspection , when your letter specifically says CBO membership isn't required , needs to be addressed fairly and I do believe that can be accomplished for the few flying such large planes who aren't CBO members ...