Originally Posted by Hydro Junkie

I don't need to join an AMA club since the AMA isn't going to be around much longer due to its fiscal irresponsibility. As far as checking out the planes, they are no different than my boats. A new boat isn't put into competition without serious testing since, just like an aircraft, it can kill if it's not set up properly. In fact, there are two threads that are on exactly that subject in the boating forum. Here are links to them, so you don't need to try to find them:
RC Boat Fatalities - News stories. PLEASE BE SAFE (updated 2-8-2011 - RCU Forums (rcuniverse.com)
Why not to swim after your boat - RCU Forums (rcuniverse.com)