Chris,

Well said!!! A lot of guys think that the waiver process is in place to prevent them from having fun with a turbine powered airplane. Not so it is there to help insure that the individual is prepared to operate his airplane, and can do it in a safe manner. It is also a great tool for learning more about the engine, and the dangers associated with it. Proper ground shooling should include the basics of putting out a tailpipe fire, and a fire after a crash. Also the more guys that we have that hold waivers the stronger our voices will be with the AMA.

David Reid

P.S. Any capable CD that also holds a turbine waiver can become one of the recognized Turbine CD's. If you will forward your name to the JPO President Steven Ellzey he or the JPO district rep will contact you for some references and recommend you to the AMA. It is NOT mandatory for you to be a JPO member.