Originally Posted by
Floatsflyer
I had not seen the Flying article. IMO, it is the most succinct, clear, thoughtful, to the point, factual summation of the entire issue devoid of rhetoric, bias and speculation. I have always shared it's conclusion for granting the exemption based on meeting the criteria/requirements for any newly enhanced safety factors. It is not precedent setting in any way because the built-in FAA mechanism to trigger excemption status has always been in place for anyone else to use. So yes, I still feel optimistic they'll be approved. But as the newlywed anxious groom said to his shy, inhibited, virgin bride, "But when?"