There is over 2000 JO members and all of them in the past could try the first day.
As of last year you have to pay dues, to be involved in Top gun, Top bomb, and other things.
I'm sure that curtails, the number quite a bit.
Free membership is only for Basic flight school anymore.
Now even before, they seldom ever field 20 pilots, on the first day.
Most guys i guess are intimidated or don't care to try.
This year they only fielded 8 pilots. I think last year only 10.
A bit more 2 years ago.
@Kimo
I did really expect you to be there this year.
With the skill you've acquired this last year hunting me down like a dog, and anyone else you considered a nice notch in your belt, you'd been quite a contender no doubt.
@Bojan, watch your six, there's going to be more looking for you this year than ever before.