ORIGINAL: sideshow
Here's my thing. Who is going to sign the first person's recert application. Under the new rules none of us are considered "experienced turbine pilots"
Oooops!! You noticed that too Bob.....wasn't going to mention it, but glad someone did....
Also, AMA continues to confuse the value of a Notarized Signature vs a Sworn Affidavit....The former offers no teeth in the AMA's fight against the "good ole buddy" sign-offs while the latter, as it does get lawyers and sworn statements involved, would get even the most egregious "good ole boy" offenders thinking, but we really don't need either....
IMO, the re-cert language is getting more complicated than necessary....just add a line to the AMA renewal form attesting to the fact that you have complied with the mandatory 20/24 rule if you are a waiver holder...then keep a very simple log to fall back on if the AMA calls for verification.....of course, anyone can still cheat, but stiff penalties, like losing your waiver for 1 year if caught signing a false declaration will ground most flagrant offenders....it's worked for years in full scale flying...
Tom