RE: Is the AMA right for you-us?
3dbob,
Did you mean SFA (Sports Flyers Association) in your above post, rather than SPA? The story of the SFA and subsequent restructuring is rather convoluted, but if anyone is interested I have a long file on it.
I think the problem with the AMA stems from apathy on the part of the membership. VP positions seemed to be for life as so few voted or stepped forward to run for office that incumbents were locked in, for better or worse. Another problem is that so few members even know what the organization offers and join only to be able to fly at club fields. They just won't take the time to examine the AMA package.
Real modelers understand, but they are dieing off and being being replaced by the ARF generation - easy in, easy out of the hobby which requires little or no committment.