In case you haven't seen it yet, the AMA has distributed new forms for entrants and CDs at AMA sanctioned events.

On the new form for entrants (that's you who attend), you must now certify and sign that you have a turbine waiver and that your aircraft is under 55 lbs (that's wet).

The CD form requires that the CD witness and sign that you have a turbine waiver, and if your aircraft is over 55 lbs, that you have your LTMA-1 or LTMA-2 Permit to fly WITH YOU (i.e., the CD has seen it).

Note that if your aircraft is over 55 lbs and you DON'T have it certified, then you are in violation of 14 CFR Part 101, and the FAA Reauthorization act of 2018 - as well as the AMA Safety Code. I'd also be willing to bet that you would not be covered by the AMA's insurance if there was an accident, but that would likely be up to the lawyers...

This is a POSITIVE step, and we should view it as such. It is very important that WE show that we can abide by the rules if we expect to continue to operate in the NAS as we have in the past. I am with you in the sentiment that the world is getting too many rules, but that's the political climate these days, and we have to work within that framework if we want to continue to fly jets. I for one, don't want to loose that privilege (or right, depending on your point of view), so I'm in favor of this requirement.

The LTMA-1 and LTMA-2 certifications are not that onerous to obtain and they are now good for 3 years.

For anyone in the Virginia, Maryland,or North Carolina area that needs an LTMA inspection (or an LMA inspection - I do those too), get in touch with me. I'd be happy to take a drive to your place to do the cert.

Bob Klenke
JPO President
LMA Inspector