Joe

Talking about comparing apples to oranges....

When you talk about competing in scale with larger planes, it is one thing. Putting a hundred pound ARF into the hands of anyone that can afford it is quite another. I am not sure where you took your physics, but, mine say that F=ma. Assuming the same acceleration, the plane with the larger mass is going to have more force and thereby do more damage. It is that simple. The heavier plane is going to strike with 27 percent more force.. 27 percent. The difference between a 55 pound plane going into a crowd of spectators and a 70 pound one may wind up being measured in the number of lives taken. Where do you stop? 70 pounds, 90 pounds, 150, 500, 1000? Most of us have seen the 100 % cub some guy built. Sorry, there has to be a limit somewhere in the interest of safety.

Comparing the issue to the way the Europeans do it is, again, apples and oranges. The tort system in the European countries is different than the one in the US. As an insurance agent, you must know that the attorneys here make a large difference in the way things must be done, especially when it comes to insurance.

I am not sure what your beef with Dave Brown is, but, I am certain that the AMA does self insure. No one said they are going to look into it.... it is a fact.

The Executive Council is made up of individuals that were elected to serve with no compensation. These guys all have different personalities and on most subject can't agree without substantial deliberation and compromise. Where did you get your impression of them from? Have you ever taken the time to meet them in person or call them or even e-mail them? They do respond.

If you don't like the AMA President, or your VP, support someone to run against him, or do it yourself.

JR