Originally Posted by franklin_m

I agree. It's the taxpayer's airspace, and I don't see the FAA allowing only members of a private dues collecting organization to enjoy privileges in that airspace that other taxpayers do not. It would be like allowing AAA members to exceed all posted speed limits on public roads by 10mph.

What I can see is very specific language that allows people who comply with the code to exceed 400 feet. Now, AMA may spin that language to stretch the meaning toward implied membership, but I'll have to see the exact language of the letter.