Dr1Driver is right about an AMA sanctioned field. Our flying field is located on an Army base so we researched having the field "sanctioned". First of all, the only time the term "AMA Sanctioned" really means anything is if you are putting on an event such as a contest of fun fly, etc... As far as the AMA insurance covering your. We called the AMA and spoke directly with them to find out what we need to make sure our individual AMA insurance was good. The answer we were given is as Dr1Driver said, the AMA rules need to be followed. But, AND THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART, a copy of the current AMA safety rules MUST be posted at the flying site. If they are not then the insurance is not in effect. It is just that simple. As I said above, we got that information directly from the AMA. Based on that we no longer pay the yearly club dues to the AMA, but we all maintain our individual AMA memberships so we will be covered in the event of an accident. BTW, the rules the Army posted on the field require all flyers to have current AMA membership.

Hope this helps

Ken