As I mentioned in another post I choose wisely where my membership/donation dollars go. AMA only gets some because of the local club requirement and the fellowship it provides, nothing more. Now some here on RCU feel that is being apathetic and selfish, and, they are correct. Being in my sunset years I have grown weary of the battles, having my good nature crapped on yet expected to be my usual happy self.

That being said, I wish for AMA to be the success it once was but I really don’t give a crap if it sinks. Recently the leadership has managed to pi$$ off the FAA which is now in the process of destroying a successfully long and fulfilling hobby. AMA could have represented us as the deep pool from which past, present and future aviators emerged, a pool of dedicated hobbyists leading young people into the world of aviation and beyond. But, like all political animals today, they choose to corral power unto themselves at everyone else’s expense and ignore the potential fallout.

There are many here that research and post for those who care to learn about good and devious deeds within the AMA. I applaud their efforts at the task and encourage them to continue until you tire. Over the years I have watched the same online duels within other organizations that abandoned their core principles, then saw membership dwindle until all was gone. Sometimes my involved efforts made a difference, most times it was in vain.

It is sad to see the hobby we care about losing it’s ability to share what we once enjoyed. The current direction FAA is moving to control UAS activity will end it. AMA’s inept efforts to play with the big boys helped things along.