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"I am getting a sense that there is a split within the waiver holders. It would seem that with about 750 waivers having been issued that there would be some unanimity within the community.
JR
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Where is that documented. How do you sense that? [>:] unanimity among 750? A lot less posters here and there ain't no unanimity critters crawling around here!

>>>"I know that you are fighting the perception that every jet crash results in a fire." JR >>>>>

Now just WHO has that perception and just WHERE did they get it? Let's see now: the AMA EC makes the rules and JR always says the EC listens to the SIGs, but now David, a real-world-worker in that organization, says that may not be so, so all-seeing, all-knowing big-brother, JR, I'm so confused, however I feel sure that you will find a few chapters of historical baloney to enlighten me.


>>>>>"Actually I am the JPO website manager so you figure if I support the JPO. I have been heavily involved in several of the Turbine waiver proposals that have been sent to the AMA. If you don't believe me just wait to see what's around the corner for any of us. The AMA would love to only insure the guys that are building static models." David<<<<
>>>>"Again, personally, I think the AMA has taken the correct approach. I see the restrictions easing, but, a concern for safety that will continue." JR<<<<

Ahhh that JR. He be the MAN!! He has the vision. He knows more that the man in the work-place doing the job. [:'(]

>>>>>"Every segment is pointing at the other saying “they need more rules, but, not us”. JR<<<<

Did YOU hear that. I hear a little bit, but more of "Less Rules" for everyone. Again I hear a different Drummer than JR, but then he LISTENS to the EC.

Not asked specifically of me, but here is my concept of:

>>>>"What do you suggest the AMA do to insure that it continues as a viable organization? Is there any other choice than to take a relatively conservative approach to safety? Not just with reference to turbines, but in it’s overall approach to safety.
JR
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First reduce the insurance. Accident Medical Coverage -- NOT NEEDED. Fire, Vandalism, Theft -- NOT NEEDED,
All AMA needs to provide is GENERAL LIABILITY. GL will provide a safety protective liability-net for those that might be hurt by an errant model.
All other individual insurances are an individual responsibility, and not needed for those other than the operator. Drop 'em!
Liability to OTHERS is all the AMA member needs and/or requires of peers.

For those that provide their own personal primary liability, then AMA will be at a greatly reduced risk should these individuals incur a liability factor.
How conservative is conservative? Where is the end? Like the first income tax, I believe it was 1% of that over $100,000.00 which was a small tax on the then very rich. Look at the monster now. Just like RULES.
AMA might well need their OWN insurance as they legislate themselves out of business. Guess one can't get that kind of insurance!!

Well JR another tidbit for your Data-Bank. Charlie B. has been flying a turbine CL for sometime. So he has had a waiver for sometime. Read that magazine you so well support.[:-]