Will I read this into Daves comments. He wants the AMA to restrict and govern what they think is in the best interest. I also see where he is going with the "advancement of model Aircraft" arguement and that is to restrict the planes and use the evolving "technology" ie radios and engines stuff that has no bearing to the modellers as a counterarguement that the AMA is not advaning the hobby. an example the race cars it is the mechanical technologies as in engines and such that has increased that sport but that is like comparing dirt to water. a race car and a radio control plane are 2 totally different beasts and that theory and comparison doesnt cut water. if anything it goes to show increasing technologies are making our hobby safer thus larger faster etc should be just as safe as what our limits now are. using a 1 accident could blah blah blah is rediculous. if you were to for example raise the weight limits to say 65 lbs that would take care of the jet guys and give just enough for the prop guys to be content. now you take a 55 lb jet or prop plane and for an example lose it into a crowd of spectators and then take a 65 lb plane and do the same thing, you tell me are the spectators or lawyers etc going to react any differently? I think not!! so the 1 accident could destroy the hobby theory just doesnt wash as if the plane is 35-55 lbs that same accident can ruin the hobby just as bad as the 65 lb plane cane. It is just an excuse to dance around the issue.

Joe

PS and i said all that with out ranting just stating facts