Just Curious
#3
I guess I care to the extent that it would be most unfortunate for anyone to lose their job. If it would have a devastating effect on the aircraft modeling community and industry, than I can`t see why they can`t seem to get it together or at least give some indication that they`re working on a solution. I belong to a club. If the AMA were to be no more than I think that the club would be able to figure something out, as would many others around the country. As a sport flyer my involvement with the AMA amounts to mailing them a check for $75.00 every year and filling out election ballots when necessary.
If I were told that there was no doubt that I would not be allowed to fly my glow powered ply and balsa airplanes if the AMA folded, than I would have to get off my lazy butt and start writing letters and making phone calls.
If I were told that there was no doubt that I would not be allowed to fly my glow powered ply and balsa airplanes if the AMA folded, than I would have to get off my lazy butt and start writing letters and making phone calls.
#6
My Feedback: (3)
Maybe their not suffering from the Henny Penny syndrome LOL and are just satisfied with the job the officials that have been elected are doing unlike a few disgruntled non members.
Some Canadians competing in Florida this weekend nothing has changed from the years previous. The sky doesn't seem to be falling??????
Greetings from central Florida where no less than 7 Canadian IMAC'ers from Ontario and Quebec have assembled to practice for and compete in the IMAC contest being hosted this coming weekend Mar. 16-17 by the Ocala Flying Model Club.
Some Canadians competing in Florida this weekend nothing has changed from the years previous. The sky doesn't seem to be falling??????
Greetings from central Florida where no less than 7 Canadian IMAC'ers from Ontario and Quebec have assembled to practice for and compete in the IMAC contest being hosted this coming weekend Mar. 16-17 by the Ocala Flying Model Club.
Last edited by Propworn; 03-17-2019 at 07:38 AM.
#7
I recall this insurance option came about when clubs started to have more and more trouble getting flying sites. Due in part to our increasingly litigious society. And they cried to the AMA to "Do Something!"
Not suggesting it's a bad idea. But it does lock one into being an AMA member in a Chartered Club.
Now maybe, were the AMA to offer said insurance to non-members and individuals? Maybe, just maybe generate some additional revenue? Maybe even offer the personal liability to non-members? Just a thought to help them raise some more cash. But don't get the impression I'm actually trying to help them in any way!
#10
Site insurance is currently offered ONLY to chartered clubs with 5 or more members. For an individual to partake of such a deal they have to be a club member. Locked in so to speak. Duh!
#11
Currently that's the way it is. I'm suggesting some changes. In part as an effort to increase revenue while offering non-members something they may want/need but can't come up with. But that would be contrary to current AMA philosophy.
#13
The individual liability insurance you get with membership is good anywhere you decide to fly. However, it is secondary insurance paying off only after all other insurance you may have have been used. In addition the first $250,000 is covered not by the insurance company but by the AMA itself.
Now how is it a non-member like me seems to know more about the AMA than most members?
#16
Don't take it personal. It wasn't meant like that. Communication is the key here. Too many people are looking more to be offended than to learn and grow. Too many thin skinned anymore.