RE: AMA
Hi GTac,
Congratulations on taking a very responsible step. I'd just like to point out though that just as with every other type of insurance you can buy the AMA requires us all to follow a basic safety code to be eligible for the insurance. This basically means that if the worst happened and you needed to make a claim against the AMA insurance but were flying in a manner that was in violation of the AMA safety code then they reserve the right to deny coverage. You can find a copy of the 2004 Safety Code under the 'Membership Services' menu on the AMA home page. The code itself isn't particularly strict or draconian - it's all pretty much just common sense safety tips, but it's always a good idea to read through it and make sure you understand the conditions of insurance.
Good luck,
Neil.