Originally Posted by
Hydro Junkie
In response to Ira, there are more organizations that require membership to participate than just the AMA. To race R/C boats in the US, you have to be a member of the APBA, IMPBA or NAMBA. To race top fuel or funny car, you have to be a member of the NHRA. These are just a few examples of organizations you must join to participate so it's not just the AMA and flying clubs that make membership a requirement.
Speed, we may have a problem here. Twice in a thread we agree on something
Yes I can understand when participating in competitions having to join a org but when it comes pure recreation activities I don't see that as being the case.