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KingCrash -> AMA's PPP - A viewpoint and a couple questions (4/22/2008 6:36:59 PM)
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I've been pretty silent for quite some time due to health reasons. I'd like to express my take on the PPP as well as ask a couple questions about the "partners" stuff.
I have been battling ALS for a couple of years now. As I lost the ability to use my legs, the ability to get to a flying field without infringing on someone else's day became darned near impossible. My models became smaller and smaller and my "field requirements" shrank to the point that now I wheel out the front door and fly on calm evenings. I was going to let my AMA membership lapse because I just didn't see the use for it. I figured I'd just send a small donation to support the hobby I love and that would be that. Well, the Park Pilot Program came alive this year and though it isn't the perfect fit solution, it was and is a good fit for what I do and allows me to still feel like a card carrying contributor to the hobby in general. Why not pay the $58 and be done with it? For the same reason everybody doesn't own a Ferrari, Hummer, or Rolls. I don't need or want all that, but I'd still like to contribute. The PPP alows me to do just that without making me feel like I just threw away money for something I'll never use. I get useful life out of my PPP membership and feel it was well worth the money every evening I roll out the door. (The floor is open for discussion & comments) [:D]
Now on to the questions:
I've been looking for someone who flys parkies within about 5 miles of Harpers Ferry, WV. I've written a "partner" as listed on the AMA site to ask if a field or group were known. I'm still awaiting a reply. To all you partners out there, how long do you usually take to respond, or at least acknowledge the e-mail?
Next question is simple. How many partners (on here, of course) have received e-mails from new PPP members? I get the distinct impression that one can hear the crickets chirp in that regard.
Thanks,
Greg S
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