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Old 03-11-2020, 09:10 AM
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What you said then....
Originally Posted by mach5nchimchim
All I can say is, like when it comes to other hobbies; besides the groups for drone racing/fpv etc What other organization has stepped up or advocated for our hobby as a viable alternative to the AMA?
And after proving there are others, THEN you move the goal posts...
Originally Posted by mach5nchimchim
Yes, the EAA came out again the the new laws advocating the traditional plank flying, but i'm talking on a consistent year in year out 365 a day basis...(emphasis added)

So again, what's the RATIONAL economic justification for joining AMA and sending them $75 a year when:

About HALF of that goes to pay for magazines and HQ staff?
And when less than $14 pays for insurance?
And when less than $1 of that goes to field grants?

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