Originally Posted by
cj_rumley
Doesn't matter to the perp if AMA 'embraces' the tool, does it?
Of course not, but the "single reason" I thought he was trying to make is that never before has it been so easy for people outside of our hobby to purchase a plane and become public nuisances [or even enemies] at the drop of a hat.
As far as AMA members who "go it alone" without the typical AMA club guidance...I'm surprised to see your estimate of 50%...!
I've met a few over the years, but I've never lived in a truly rural area where your only contact with the Hobby World used to be through catalogs, the mail man and maybe an annual pilgrimage into town for "vittles".