Originally Posted by
astrohog
Well, here's a couple for starters...
FACT: after 80 years of being the premier organization for model aviation, The AMA SHOULD be a shoe-in for CBO status, yet they are not.
FACT: AMA members do not enjoy a single benefit or exemption from the FAA rules than non-members.
Astro
I would ask WHAT has the AMA done for it's members to deserve some kind of special treatment? And should the AMA continue to push this concept where the AMA appears "Special" while the vast majority (80%) of sUAS recreational operators are now shunned in some way? Is this the impression the AMA wants to portray? But I agree with you for the most part.
Been trying to find it but can't but there's a "Partner" list the FAA maintains for all the partners it has in this drone thing. Last I saw it the AMA was no where to be seen............................. Now I see where Hanson is a member of DAC.
Never got the impression in dealing with my Senators and Congressman that they or their staffers were very impressed with the AMA. And some of this interaction was face to face in their offices.