Originally Posted by
R_Strowe
Which has kinda been my point all along. Right now Rich Hanson isn't going anywhere, even if he should. At the present time that's a fool's errand.
I would rather see everyone shelve that crusade for now and actually band together, with real solidarity, to go to Congress as well as the FAA and work to get this whole mess fixed. The key I believe is Congress and the agencies; get them on your side and we have a chance. But I've said this before (and will not waver from this), we need to speak as ONE VOICE. PERIOD. Without the negativity. And whether one likes it or not, there really is only one group right know that is set up for that: the AMA. Maybe Flite Test, someday. As well as PMA. But for right now, we need to work with the AMA, and use them as our voice.
R_Strowe
Very well said Mr. Strowe !
I'm happy that we're on the same page as the to the "forced membership" thing , I truly believe it's the reason we're where we are today with the FAA . Do I think Hanson is a power mad fool who needs to be taken out and shot at dawn ? of course not , I believe he thought forcing all who fly RC to be AMA members would secure the AMA's future against the ever dropping membership numbers , and that he didn't mind trampling on folk's personal liberties to get there as long as the AMA survives . Now , since we all know the power play failed , the next move should be the replacement of the AMA top brass and as you say a fresh unified approach to the FAA to try to rebuild the lost trust that our past interactions have wrought . Tell ya what , if you & Franklin want to run for AMA pres and VP , ya got my vote .
PS Congratulations on the Captain upgrade , that's great news indeed !