Originally posted by Jim Branaum
The problem the AMA (and me for that matter) have with raising the weight limits is that there is NO way to insure Fred Flightpack has the skills necessary to fly at those weights. The waiver process allows for that consideration without mandating it for all folks in the hobby.
If by "waiver" you are talking about the Exprimental class for aircraft in the 55 -> 100lb range, bear in mind that that option dos
not exist for all categories - turbine powered aircraft are specifically excluded, and hard-limited at 55lb wet.
Gordon