I thought Pete O's article was very good/pretty complete....certainly nothing significant there that would truly mislead newbies (at whom it was directed....). One whole point missed, however, was any enumeration of the distinct differences in flying turbines vs prop models (turbine response, wingloading, energy management, anticipation, lack of propwash, etc.). Very important, IMO.

But, unless MA actually solicited Waiver holders...and particularly the JPO for its input....then I agree MA was both remiss and disrespectful...if not downright dumb. Such an issue takes great planning and lead time.....if they ignored the obvious expert sources, e.g., by not making the JPO aware that input was sought....Harley is dead right. OTOH...if Waiver holders and the JPO were consulted and just failed to contribute.....then they really fell down on the job! Or, maybe it was just a case of selecting 'the best' of many inputs.

Anyone truly know?

Ray