Originally Posted by
BarracudaHockey
The AMA rules are pretty clear as far as coverage is concerned.
There's an intro pilot program that allows designated intro pilots to fly potential members on a buddy box for a limited time.
Other than that, at our club, no, any incident would risk our lease with the city.
The Intro Pilot program encourages, but does not require, the use of a buddy box.
If the non-AMA member’s model is used, it should be carefully checked and the Intro Pilot Instructor should fly it untilfamiliar with it. High performance aircraft should not be used for training. For radio control clubs, if the non-members radiois “buddy-box” ready, its use is recommended.
http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/917.pdf
The AMA does allow a "One-time" buddy box flight for prospective new pilots.
For non-AMA members wishing to experience a “hands-on” model flight, the Academy does allow this,
on a onetimebasis per person only, (with the use of a Buddy Box system for RC). During this one-time flight, the club isprotected through its liability coverage as long as the non-member’s supervised flying is in accordance with the AMANational Model Aircraft Safety Code(s). Under no circumstance should the non-member’s equipment or aircraft beused.
http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/911.pdf