Thanks Steve
That is better way to ask people to join JPO.
If the number count and JPO come up with the simple and safe rules for new pilots getting the waivers.
I support that. But if the rules make it go wrong direction and make it harder for current waiver holder to obtain their waiver. Ofcourse, I'm not put my name down to support that.
Tam
ORIGINAL: Steve Collins
Well, I am going to try and put this in perspective so here goes.
Without the JPO, the AMA will make the rules for us with little or no input from Jet pilots. If you think your individual loud voice or even several individual loud voices will deter the AMA or cause them to tailor new rules that you agree with, well then, I will just say that naivety knows no bounds. Without the JPO, the jet community does not have a credible voice!
Just envision this scenario: There is no JPO but jet modelers as individuals, every last one of them (yeah right), submit their hundreds of individual rules or rules change proposals to the AMA. With no one to lobby in favor of the proposals do you honestly think the AMA will seriously consider any of the proposals from that mess that lacks any cohesion?
I trust that those with the motivation to serve the JPO in an official capacity do have the interests of jet modelers in mind. Not for a second do I trust the AMA to act fairly on our behalf without the input of the JPO. Because I don't choose to get involved, I refrain from criticism.
Just as with our elected public officials, I do not expect them to review every piece of proposed legislation with me before they act on it. If I have a concern, I need to bring it to their attention! What have you put before the JPO for consideration?
And yes, I am a current JPO member.