I'll admit I was a little disappointed that the JPO was not approached for input or even given a heads up that this issue was coming. But I think some of you have indicated we have to take some accountability for that, and I agree. I believe the proper action is to thank them for the positive exposure they gave the jet community and get to know them a little better, so the next time around we are the "go to" people.

I know I am on a soap box a bit, but I think we sometimes expect too much of people and don't allow for them to be human. The intent was not malicious. It was probably just an overworked editor on a deadline who wasn't very familiar with jets and so we get what we got. I know I've probably screwed up at least one thing in the last month a lot worse.

Harley, thanks for the heads up. As a suggestion, perhaps the JPO should create a single point of contact with the publications office, much as we have with the insurance and safety committees, just to make sure we take the accountability to stay in touch. Can't hurt.