No, it is not a commercial forum. It is a forum for the discussion of AMA issues. If you consider your recent posts here informative or helpful in the discussion of AMA issues, fine.

If the origional poster is looking for a laundry list of benefits the AMA will provide, he might try this document. http://www.modelaircraft.org/templat...-files/536.pdf

BENEFITS OF THIS ASSOCIATION
PROGRAMS
q Sanctioned events (over 2,500 annually)
q Assistance in getting and keeping flying sites
q National Safety Advisory Program and Safety Code Standards
q Annual Youth Scholarship Program
q Youth Education Programs, YES Grants
q Club chartering Program providing club and site assistance to almost 2,450 local clubs
q Dues structured by age groups - younger and older modelers pay less
q Opportunities to serve in leadership roles of Contest Director and/or Leader Member
q World Championships Teams selection and financing, plus travel assistance
q Support and promotion for the sport of aeromodeling for schools, service groups and
clubs
q Air Show Team Program offering demonstrations of model aircraft to millions of people
q Club Officer Recognition
q Mall Show Programs for clubs
q Historic Preservation and Research programs (Museum, Archives, and Library)
q Introductory Pilot Program
q Attendance at major modeling trade shows for member assistance and to provide public
awareness of aeromodeling
q Conduct of volunteer programs for members participating in the International
Aeromodeling Center activities
q Leader club recognition
q Hobby shop displays as an AMA information center
q Hall of Fame recognition
q Experimental Aircraft Inspections for models over 55 lbs.
q Turbine Waivers for jet pilots
SERVICE
q Liability Coverage for the Operation of Model Aircraft, Boats, Cars and Rockets
q $2,500,000 Comprehensive General Liability Protection for model activities for
members, clubs, site owners and sponsors
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5161 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, Indiana 47302
(765) 287-1256 – Business
(765) 289-4248 – Fax
(800) 435-9262 – Membership Services
http://www.modelaircraft.org
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SERVICE (continued)
q $25,000 Accident/Medical Coverage for members
q $10,000 Maximum Accidental Death Coverage for members
q $1,000 Fire, Theft, and Vandalism Coverage for members
q Primary Site Owner Insurance - up to $5,000,000 each location
q Published information --Financial reports, Contest Calendar, Construction Articles,
Claim reports and general news
q Information how to obtain Non Profit status to retain income as a Tax Exempt
organization under IRS Section 501(c)(3)
q Accumulated assets ($11 million)
q Safeguarding radio frequencies through liaison with Federal Communications
Commission
q Achievements recognized through the Awards Programs
q World Record performances processed through FAI
q Affiliate of National Aeronaut ical Association
q Contest scheduling coordination to avoid conflicts
q National Records recognized and recorded
q Liaison maintained with major Government agencies (Corp. of Engineers, Navy, Air
Force, Army, Marines, and FCC)
q Film Library with rentals available to members, clubs and general public
q National Museum - Frank V. Ehling National Model Museum - free admission to all
members
q Museum Store for visitors
q Museum Patron Program
q Support and sponsorship of technical meetings
q United States representation to the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI),
Lucerne, Switzerland
q Over fifty full time staff members, dedicated to serving all aspects of aeromodeling
interests
q The National Center for Aeromodeling, the world's only full-time model aviation facility
q Lee Renaud Memorial Library - more than 25,000 publications and books with research
service available
q Specialty member programs offered only through AMA membership - Credit Cards and
Eye Care Discounts
q Serving aeromodeling since 1936---now over 60 continuous years
q Convenience of using a Fax machine to send and receive information
q Affiliate of National Aeronautical Association
q Web page on Internet - Information dissemination
q Internet E-mail - to improve ease of communications
q Federal land use with Department of Interior
q District meetings for in person contact
q Free 800 number for member service
q Administrative staff to assist with explanation of various programs
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q Coordination with Federal Aviation Administration to promote safe regulations for flying
SERVICE (continued)
q Online Club Charter Renewal Kit
q Online Membership Manual
q Purchase model plans
q AMA Product Guide – web store
EVENTS
q National Championships, world's largest model airplane contest
q World Championships and other special activities hosted
q Development of new outdoor promotional modeling events
PRODUCTS
q Model Aviation Magazine - The AMA Voice of Aeromodeling News
q Standardized AMA competition rules - the FAI Sporting Code Competition Regulations
q Modeling publications available to members at discount prices through Supply & Service
Department
q National Newsletters for clubs
q Delta Dart Kit for introduction to aeromodeling
q Hobby Shop Lists for promotional needs
q Club Labels for promotional needs
q Club Newsletter Labels for promotional needs
q Museum newsletter Cloud 9 for patrons
q Model Flier's Sporting license for sanctioned events
q Advertising about the Association Services in other modeling publications
q AMA Convention (formerly known as IMS Show)
q Sport Aviator (online magazine) – Dedicated to helping the new model pilot
q Grand Event – exposing individuals to all aspects of the hobby of modeling