"Aeromodelers have built this AMA"

I have 2 kids and their interests are not just in RC planes, so I do not understand the problem with AMA expanding to other groups that just may attract someone new to aero modeling. I really am just a Sailplane nut but I have built cars, boats rockets, and I build and fly CL, rubber powered, to giant scale. I am also interested in robots. I am not sure, who built AMA but at one time the sailplane pilots outnumbered any other group. So then everyone that is not interested in Sailplanes should state another group. AMA means events like the NATS, now takes up a month it is not about one interest. Are we worried about being outnumbered by the other fun and interesting hobbies? I like what AMA is doing. (New Look) Expanding could only help aero modeling, and I would hope bring more sites to fly at. Communities build parks with areas that are specialized, like a trick bike, skate boarding areas that have a lower attendance than my local flying field. AMA taking over the world? All that with $50 dues per year, I am getting a good deal. Now you have me thinking……… Joe Hall type parks in every state that has everything, it would be a Disney land for modelers. Cool!


""I think RC cars is a bigger hobby that RC airplanes, and model boats definitely in the mix. It might be a good thing if we were all friends and would add mass to help out with our various concerns. "" I would have to agree with Jim.