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Old 07-28-2016, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by cj_rumley
Init, perhaps this item lifted from Frank's page will at least partly address your questions.
Wow, sometimes it's so tough to convey my thoughts. It's like I know what I am thinking but the thoughts do not transform into the proper words! The REASONS I sought to be president were MULTIPLE. For Example;
1- I'd like to streamline the Large Scale Airplane program so that pilots don't have to sign up every year for the same airplane they have been flying for the past 12 months. Just creates paper work and unreasonable expense, for everyone. So benefits and changes for one small segment of the hobby, one that he is almost exclusively involved in. Conflict?
2- One person alone CANNOT father a program for youth without an audience! I'm am SO surprised you don't recognize that Jay. (hmm...who is Jay?) The Prez. has a magazine column with 100,000 viewers, a considerable presence at Trade Shows and a mile high Soap Box! To get a youth program going you need the entire AMA behind you. Right now, they have ZERO! (Warning bells screaming full blare now. This guy wants to run the AMA and doesn't realize that not only does the AMA have a youth program, they have umm...multiple programs?) That is a not good right there.
3- I'd like to see more insurance coverage made available, for those who run events and are WILLING to PAY for the premium. So, more additional perks that benefit HIM, and a small minority of members. Of course he didn't get specific there, does he mean CD's, vendors, helpers, who exactly. Not commercial vendors right?
4- I'd lilke to see Event SPONSORS names allowed to be added to the Additional Insured List. They are NOT allowed currently. Ah...well, sponsors, ie vendors. Of which his company/companies are? So another perk that benefits him? These are commercial companies that already have multiple layers of coverage, why do they need more? And for that matter, is something happening that is of concern that multiple layers of millions in coverage isn't already enough? Safety concerns? Franklin might need to see that.
5- I'd like to see more "teeth" into how a person flying dangerously is reprimanded. Now we're talking, but no specifics, just generalities. Give me something more. Define "dangerous". Does that mean intentional, or accidental. Oh, does this mean at giant scale events, or for everyday operation at fields. What specifically are the "teeth". Any warnings allowed, or go right to...well, I'm not sure what to go to. No details there. Also, and most importantly, has he applied this when he ran his own events, and when he was a district AVP. If so, what specifically did he do, and was it effective.
6- I'd like to see a severe separation in applicable rules" between DRONES and Model AIRCRAFT! Where to even start on that one. That ship has sailed. This is just a blatant call out to the anti drone folks. Once again, not one tiny bit of specifics, just an impossible hope/dream. The past is gone, time to move on.
7- I'd lke to see the AMA cater to fixed wing pilots to the SAME Degree as they curently do to Drone operators, thousands of who, by the way, have blatently said they have no USE for the AMA's rules or procedures! Air horns blowing. The true motive here, or perhaps the big one. Drones. Drones=Bad. AMA has catered to drones, seriously LOL. I wonder if he felt the same when when giant scale and turbine jets were welcomed into the fold. Somehow, I doubt it. And worse yet, he's speaking as if he has spoken to thousands of drone users. This is the same guy who had no idea what 3D flying was all about? And he wants to run the AMA?
Must I go on? How about this? I wanted to be President to be instrumental in EVERYTHING that needs to be done and HAS NOT BEEN! (great, like what specifically, details please) I know the president cannot do it by himself, but the proper leader, who knows WHAT HE's DOING, can be mighty helpful in leading the way. Of course I have an Ego. (o/k, more warning bells there. Do you lead, or command? Big difference. There is an Executive committee...it multiple people) Most people that are successful in what they do KNOW they are successful. I've been doing this hobby thing for more years that most of the members are old, and I paid attention along the way, made lots of mistakes, and made some really good moves as well. I thought I was QUALIFIED for the position. The board thought differently and voted in their own. (another warning bell. Stop with the complaints and slights and laying the groundwork to complain when you don't win. Horrace did that too, didn't work out so well for him)
End of story. Hopefully this response may answer at least some of your questions Not really, it frankly opens up a whole can of worms.

Some additional questions that would be good to have an answer to.

1: You were an AVP for 5 years. At some point you no longer were, why? What happened there?

2. While you were an AVP, what did you do specifically to promote the hobby. I'd like specifics too if possible, ones that don't involved only those things having to do with your companies or giant scale events. Did you visit and help clubs? Did you actively search out possible Leader Members? Did you always agree with your VP, and if not, how did you handle that?

3. If you are elected, do you realize that you will be leading a large team of people from diverse backgrounds, who will not always see things the same way. If this group is not in agreement with how you want to lead, or decision you want to make, how are you going to deal with this?

4. Speaking of diversity...I know, a third rail topic that oddly doesn't get brought up.....have you noticed anything in particular about the current EC? As I look at that group, and even go to the MA magazine and see the authors who attach pics to their columns, I think a certain "profile" can be noticed. I'll note I don't know every columnist, but of those I've seen in the past year, they pretty much fit the same profile. I know this will be a sore subject for some, but really, they will just have to deal. I'd like to know if it's something he ever thought of, and if so, what specific plans or ideas does he have to really try to attract a broad spectrum of members that we don't current see either in the EC, and possibly the membership as a whole.