I'll probably screw things up worse, but I'm gonna try to help: I disagree with your analysis William of how this deal unfolded. I don't think it's so much an issue of boredom. I think that while people on this list have come to appreciate the energy and passion that you bring, they react negatively to the sometimes pompous and dismissive attitude that you direct toward those that question your positions. When you use words like "lazy", "cheap" and "ignorant" to describe those with opposing views, and challenge the competency of mechanics who so graciously help us here, it's just a matter of time before things turn dark.
I think Linda said it best when after much research on another topic, she came to the conclusion that "reasonable" people can disagree on this stuff. I can't think of any two more reasonable people on this list that John and Bill Biggs. They have both conscientiously reviewed the data and have come to different conclusions. I think the FAA realizes that reasonable people disagree on these things and this new Advisory Circular is maybe a small step to help with that. This is presumptuous I know, but I would respectfully suggest that you keep the passion that we have come to respect, stay with it, lose the attitude. Ed, I think that your behind the scenes comments were not helpful. We have practicing attorneys on this list. I have come to know them by their words and I would not call them twits. I would call them valued me mbers of this forum. I very much appreciate your leadership in maintaining this forum. Sorry for being so preachy. Cheers, Bill Jones William Bayne said: At some point they know the boredom of non-participants will act as the wrench in the gears of discussion that grinds them to an unresolved halt. Ed said: I think your mention of “twits” is talking about legislators and lawyers. If so, hardly anyone would disagree.
