Innovation changes things, most hard core skiiers didn't think snowboarding was anything more than a passing fad. I'm not following the line of thinking on how the AMA's position related to FPV model activity is an all or nothing event. The FAA is already into regulating model aircraft...regardless of whether its FPV related or not. The AMA is a broad based interest organization, why wouldn't they support all aspects of model airplane flying whether the majority of participants are currently members or not? I think Bob's position was that FPV was not okay beyond line of sight, and that the AMA should not focus on BLOS. The AMA should still support and represent FPV in the context of LOS though. The other issues in the Feds interpretation are vastly more damaging and the AMA has done a very good job of making those issues clear. Say what you will about their shortcomings, but I heard about the interpretation through the AMA, not the FAA or anyone else.