Help me out with this one. A couple months ago there was a thread about a jet event in Brazil or something like that. The event was basically a speed event for jets. I remember there where some interested parties here in the US that would have liked to or would be interested in participating in a speed event for jets. Some said it couldn't be done here in the US because of the AMA restriction of 200 mph. When the idea of it being NOT an AMA event where brought up and that they could get it insured by some other agency, some said that it still was not OK because a jet pilot has to obey the 200 mph anytime, anyplace.
Now my point is this, in another thread under scale there is an event that is being organized for over 30 lb planes. There is NO weight limit regardless of what type of plane, jet or prop. I personally think it is a great idea. I'm sure the person running the event will do a great job. The event seems to be welcomed by many with open arms.
What bothers me is why can't we do the same thing here in the US with the speed event? It seems the risk is the same. On one hand you may have a plane that weights 150 lbs and flies at 70mph, on the other hand you have a 35 lb plane going 300+. Either way it could kill ya.
Again, I am ALL for the heavies unlimited event. This is not about starting anything on that event. I personally would like to see more of them. But it just bothers me that when someone mentions " racing" or " speeds over 200" in regards to the jets that everyone flips out and says it can't be done or worst, shouldn't be done. So why the double standards.

Billy