You are correct, David. I am new to turbines. I do see a need for the JPO "mission". I believe it has and will help turbine jet fliers, but not by just agreeing to help "my" AMA with whatever whimsical thought crosses their mind. When AMA comes up with a re-certification waiver (every x years), will JPO resist that or just help AMA implement their new policy?

I am NOT new to RC though! So when I speak about other types of RC aircraft that I have flown and observe others flying, I do know what I'm talking about.

Why didn't JPO more vigorously protest this regulation rather than just do what AMA requested?

Since I fly helicopters, should I contact IRCHA and urge them to create a helicopter proficiency test to send to the AMA?

I also fly Giant Scale planes. Should I contact IMAA and urge them to create a Giant Scale 3D proficiency test to send to the AMA?

To Jon's point, neither of those two organizations nor their members would stand for that kind of regulation.

In the hands of an inexperienced pilot, both of those are as dangerous or more dangerous once in the air.

As I stated, I have not once come close to being struck by a DF or turbine jet. Two of us WERE almost struck in the head by a Lazy Bee a few years ago by an inexperienced pilot. It is almost laughable if wasn't so serious. We could have been killed just as easily as if we were stuck by a turbine jet.

Again, my point is parity.

Respectfully submitted,