Hi all, it's me again.
If I may, I'd like to set the record straight about my original post. First of all, JETS have nothing to do with the reason for my post on CD requirements. It just so happens that I posted that right after Florida Jets. The reason for the post is because there were 3 entries coming to Top Gun, that qualify for Experimental waivers, that would not be allowed to fly. The AMA feels it is reasonable to fly the 70 pound models, prop powered by the way, at any AMA event, in front of 10,000 spectators, for demonstration purposes. And by the way, has anybody weighed one of the TOC type aircraft powered by a 4 cylinder engine yet? Wait til you hear those guys scream!! Anyway, back to this subject, the AMA Safety Committee says it is fine to demo fly those bigger models, but does not feel it is safe to fly the same experimental classed model in a Competition, in front of 500 spectators! As far as speed goes, from what I have seen, 200 mph is plenty fast for anybody. There seems to be no purpose in going any faster. It is far more fun to fly at speeds where you can enjoy seeing the model perform. A blistering pass is nice once in awhile but even that get old after awhile. The 55 pound weight thing is not aimed at Jets, perhaps the Experimental rule is biased in that it allows no opportunity for a jet to be classed Experimental if it weighs over 55 pounds, but that's why some feel it is time to get the officials responsible for not updating these rules to coincide with technolgy, replaced. That requires voting, something that only 15% of the membership did last time! We can change things and we can make a difference but it ain't gonna get done by sitting here, just taking about it. The old saying that Actions Speak Louder Than Words has never rung so true! Thanks for listening.