I know I am probably going to get crucified for the following comments but here goes.

How and why did the JPO become the sole voice for every turbine pilot in the AMA. Whenever there are rules changed proposed/made you don't hear about it unless you are a JPO member or after the fact. If I am wrong correct me now, but from what I read in this post earlier the proposed changes went out in the JPO Contrails newsletter. Was it ever mentioned anywhere else? I pay my money to the AMA just like everyone else so why don't I get a chance to read about the proposed changes, what is the secrecy behind it? Why is it going to get people in trouble and/or nervous if it gets out to the general public. This is the same type of deal where Bob Violett sent the letter into the AMA and the JPO to get the tiered waiver system instituted. The information leaked out and there was nothing less than a s&%t storm on RCU when everyone found out and I don't think it was because of what was in the letter mainly but how it was done, behind a cloak of secrecy.

I think the JPO has good intentions and I applaude those who take the time to deal with these issues but at least let your fellow jet fliers know what is going on JPO member or NOT, the web is a wonderful tool to reach millions of people at once.

I want to make this next point crystal clear. I am not attacking anyone in particular, just the way some things in this hobby are done.


Thanks for listening.

Patrick