Originally Posted by
kdunlap
Porcia what you continually refuse to accept in this thread and others is that AMA is an Assiciation that we pay to represent us. It is an Association and not a charity. It has lost nearly every major battle in an Epic Fail when it comes to its core mission of protecting and promoting model aviation. Now my field CASA field is closed with a "Merry Christmas." Again, $9M later what do we have to show for it? What I have to show for it is an empty field on top of the Montgomery County landfil where I can't fly anymore. We followed the rules.
I'm sorry I just won't agree with you here and in other threads. I think you're wrong, I think you're incorrect, and I think you want to blame someone or something, and the AMA is who you blame. It's an absolutely preposterous step for you to take in blaming them, not sure how you will get me to believe otherwise. It's too bad they can't do everything within their powers to make you and your club happy, but the fact is that they are dealing with issues far bigger than just you, and your club. They can't waive a magic wand and get congress and the FAA to do what they want them to do, it's really as simple as that. They have tried in the past, and will continue to try in the future doing what they can to help the entire hobby, as well as you and your field. If they fail as bad as you say they do, and have, then by all means, step up to the place and get involved and you can run for office and see just how easy it is to deal with the govt.
I've seen the AMA get blamed for everything under the sun, this one is a stretch.