rccrasher1967

how old do you have to be to join the AMA ? or is it if you fly you join no matter how old?

anonymouse

I don't think there is a minimum age. You don't have to fly to join. Kid's money is just as good as an old f***s. Know of people as young as 8 years old flying as members....

Hossfly

http://www.modelaircraft.org/PDF-files/902.pdf

OPEN Membership $58.00
Those 65 or over by July 1, 2007 may take a $10.00 deduction in dues. Model Aviation included. (date of birth required) __________________

EXTRA Family Membership $30.00. (Applies to any one adult who resides in the same household as a current member.)
Magazine not included. List current member's name and AMA number. _____________________________________OPEN

OPEN: For those 19 or over as of July 1, 2007

For those under 19 as of July 1, 2007 Note: For competition purposes, YOUTH will be categorized as Junior (under 15
by July 1) or Senior (Those 15 by July 1, but not 19)

YOUTH Membership $15.00 (Model Aviation included) (date of birth required) ________________
YOUTH/NO MAGAZINE Magazine not included $1.00 (date of birth required) ________________

For Non-US and North American Permanent Residents AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP $28.00 insurance only while flying in the USA. Magazine not included.

Name of National Aero Club __________________________________ Expiration date ___________


You never have to join AMA to fly. You may have to join AMA to be allowed to fly at certain facilities or with certain clubs or groups or in certain events. That is a local situation depending on that local unit's affiliation with the AMA.
Those are your decisions to make. Best of luck and much enjoyment in a great sport. Like fishing, do it for leisure fun or for severe competition, or in the many spots in between. It's all your choice.