Just passing this along FWIW.  This may affect some of you.

Barry Knotts

Hi,

The FAA is trying to change the definition of "actively engaged" IA's.
 Basically they want to pare down the number because of cuts in FAA
staffing means they can't monitor them as well as they would like.
The basic premise is that they want IA's to be employed full time to
keep the rating.  This could potentially eliminate a great number of
part time IA's or retirees that only work on a few airplanes.  Here's
the link to the Federal Register:

http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-27834.htm

Please distribute to all EAA members, and any other pilots/groups you
might be affiliated with.  The date for comments to be in is December
6th - not too far away.  They want to put it into effect before March
31st when all IA's come up for renewal.  Please comment against this
change!!!

Thanks!