Originally Posted by
franklin_m
Well, given that I've said multiple times that I've got access to the EC minutes, you're a smart guy - figure it out.
Franky come on how hard would it be for one of the minions to either let you use their log on or copy and past the info for you? Not that you have but you haven't answered the question now have you? As it remains unanswered it appears we are seeing your delightful little two step avoiding a direct answer. Lets try it again. Are you presently a member in good standing of the AMA? After all in your next statement there doesn't seem to be anything that you would find that would compel you to join?
Originally Posted by
franklin_m
As for clubs, yes. No use for them, at least those locally. As someone who doesn't have a Freudian need to fly big things, clubs in area have little value for me. Combination of high cost, substandard facilities (mostly no paved runway) in closest club, and distance / time to get to/from. It's about 15 miles one way, plus time to unpack, set up, wait for the 3D types to stop hovering 25 feet in front of flight stations, etc. So I'm happy to fly smaller stuff that I can operate within 100 yards of my house, spend that $100 year in club fee savings on planes, radios, and batteries. Nearly $1000 in savings so far that's gone into this and other discretionary spending hobbies. Not to mention gas costs. Plus I don't have to deal with the social crap. When I go to fly, I go to fly. Not socialize. If I want the latter, I go to a bar. And if by some chance I develop a "need" to fly bigger stuff, I just drive out to my cabin and fly off a dirt road out there (which by the way is smoother than the "club" field).
Wow I can see why you don't belong to a club. Only speculation on my part but usually the reception you receive is proportionate to how you present yourself to the club membership. Could it be possible your reception has been lacking because the impression you left was also lacking.