Originally Posted by astrohog

organic attraction to the hobby is the single best thing that will attract membership. It can't be forced, and it is difficult to market to the general public, especially now that flight is not such a novelty. The single best way to attract members is to have vibrant clubs and flying sites with folks that are welcoming to visitors and the public. This really needs to happen at a local level and this is not new, it has always been that way. The ama needs to spend it's $$ on it's clubs. The clubs and their respective flying fields are the number one resource that will ensure our hobby survives.

I think it is about time that the ama realize this and start supporting it's clubs instead of taj muncie.

Astro