flyinrog,

Do you already know how to fly?
Do you have a location suitable to fly?

If you answered yes to both these questions then go fly without the AMA and get your 8 pizza's instead

Do you also feel this way about car insurance? Can't operate a motor vehicle in NY without it. Go to the bank for a car loan they are going to want collusion and comp in addition.

For most clubs and flyers its just part of the costs associated with the hobby. Believe me I don't like paying 58 bucks to fly but The closest club does so I do!!!