I would have to say that the only reason to have the discussion past trolling and pot stirring would be a situation where the person had such an inflated ego or overwhelming need to be recognized that they just can't wait a day to flyat a venue that is less crowded than a contest or fly in.

It really doesn't make any difference whether it is a 100# model in the great out of doors or a 3.5 oz. model indoors being that anxious to fly something untestedaround a group that has gathered for a specific agenda is ill thought out and just downright rude.
[quote]ORIGINAL: Thomas B

While some will think it is sacreligious to discuss the modification of a safety rule, I would like to think that somethingcontroversial could be openlydiscussed witha minimum ofdrama andheated argument.Let me set some ground rules...I would like this to be an open minded, honest and respectful discussion of the following AMA rule:

AMA Safety Code Rule number 4: I will not fly my model in sanctioned events, airshows and model demostrations until it has been proven airworthy.

No one is right or wrong in this discussion....we are simply offering our opinions.