I agree with Todd. I think things should be left alone. As a new waiver holder I spent the better part of a year to get my papers in order. At the time I thought that this was a complete useless screw up of a rule. I did a lot of learning last year. I am glad for the wait. It made me a better pilot because of it. Now I treat this new framed certificate with pride and respect.
I think the rules would be better served to be left the same. The new way will be just plain stupid..
As I stated in another forum. The main concern I have about the whole safety thing is the way these jet events are being conducted. I agree in the fact that jet pilots are among the best in the RC hobby. However sometimes they are too good for their own good. I have seen an invensable type attitude. This in a word is DANGEROUS. This is were the event holders need to step in and stop the stupid stuff.
I also believe that a lot of work could be done on field layout for safety. I have seen some very unsafe event all because of layout. More work needs to be done with this by the AMA. Or maybe they should leave this alone.(they might screw this up as well) Maybe the CDs should police this better. Not worry about successfull and worry about safety.
TAE