That is exactly the way I read Dave's his article. I also think he makes it pretty obvious in his reply that nothing is yet set in granite. If nothing else, he did a pretty good job of dispelling the notion that he does not respond to communications with the membership.

If I were thinking about a jet, I would make sure it comes in under the 55 pound limit.... with all the fuel I want to carry.

The FAI has recently led the way with a 34 pound limit, if I recall correctly. It would not be too much of a reach to expect the AMA to fall in line.

Two years ago, the EVP expressed to me the concern that just one accident with a large PROP plane could be an absolute disaster for the AMA and it's insurance program, at the CURRENT weight limits. This is not an issue of jets vs. prop driven planes. It is an issue of mass and velocity. Many other issues also come into play, not the least of which is sound. I also would not be surprised to see anything that makes a UAV possible prohibited.

Before anyone jumps off a cliff over this, sit back and think about it a while first. It's possible that the alternative is to not have a hobby. It's a good topic for discussion, not for rants.

By the way Ben, if what I have heard takes place, it will have no bearing on this.

JR