Hi Matt

I am not sure I view the complaints of the 3D guys as whining. I think they are in shock. I am pretty sure that most of them have paid very little attention to the AMA. It is only when some event causes changes that directly affect the AMA members that they become aware of the running of the organization. Some of them will chose to find out how the system works and try to work within it. Others will stick their head in the sand and let someone else do it. I can’t see that their asking questions and being educated to the system is a bad thing. I do understand what you mean, though.

I know that trying to see the Safety Code as something attempting to avoid injuries and promote safety is the least likely view for them right now. There is a similar fear developing in the heli community over the recent tragedy. It is only going to be through the counsel of people like yourself that may lead them to the conclusion that the AMA is us and what it does is for us.

JR