Before this thread goes off on a tangent....

Over a month ago, there was a jet rally in So. Calif. The Best of the West, I think it was called. An AMA sanctioned event as I understand, meaning that jet waivers were required. I was not there, however, I know several people that were. There were several crashes. One involving a landing approach that went wrong and crashed in the pits. No one was hurt. No one seems to want to talk about that, but, it seems to make a pretty good case for the waivers. Lord knows what might happen in this type of event if some guidelines did not exist.

Should jets be allowed? Heck yes, but, having some required skills also makes some sense. They do not fly the same as other planes.

I can't say which rules the AMA has made that should be rescinded and which are correct, but, I think the case is being made that safety can not be taken for granted and that some rules and regulations are a must.

In my heart I know the rules are for safety and not to deprive us of our fun.

JR