But is killing off the PFA and creating a new organisation the way to go ...
IMHO ... Hell NO!!!
Whenever there is major change in almost anything these days, it is used as a way of bringing in draconian legislation and restrictions. That could easily KILL the homebuild movement in the UK ... is that wahat you'd like to see?
The PFA is trying to negotiate a "sports" category not unlike the EAA system and this will be only be a good thing in my opinion. It will protect the well meaning inspector and place MORE responsibility on the owner. It will also protect previous owners and builders, again, a GOOD thing. That way the new owner/pilot will be responsible and if they know B..all about aeroplane maint or building they should get in a man who can, or get instruction. If they bodge something and ultimately kill themselves then I'm afraid it's their own stupid fault. After all if you apply the same thinking with cars you'll see that is what happens now. We have an MOT system, but if "boy racer" goes out straight after the MOT and modifys his car then kills himself, his family can't sue the MOT station or previous owner. If something was wrong with the car when he/she bought it which subsequently leads to their death, they may have a case, but most of the time it's "buyer beware" ... why not the same for simple homebuilt aircraft?
We should stop blaming others and take more responsibility for our own actions. The same applies for the PFA board and way it's run ... if you want to change things then vote for them or better still volunteer and try to get voted onto the committee.
Ivan
( why is it that sometimes the spelling of a word completely eludes you? I tried spelling committee in all sorts of ways and non looked right .....
)