Also, in dealing with the AMA on several "member violations and issues" over the years, EVERY TIME...it was sent back to us as "...you guys do what you think is best...they are a member of your club and it is your role and responsibility to enforce whatever you feel necessary." The AMA has the rules and lends their support in whatever way they can BUT...ultimately, the club has it on their shoulders.

I wonder if a person would show up at an event with an over 55lb. jet if his/her club would not allow him to fly it at their field? And, I wonder if he/she would bring it and try to fly it if he knew the 55lb weight limit was being fully adhered to EVERYWHERE in the US?

What about events like Joe Nall...do they enforce the 55lb weight rule? If not, then someone that flies their over 55lb plane will think, "it's just a rule...no one takes it seriously."

My point...if it is a rule...it must be carried out uniformely at the club level and SEEN at the event level too, with the name brand pilots being the first to stay on it...NO EXCEPTIONS!

Rex