UMA. United Modelers of America (www.unitedmodelers.com) is a Insurance provider for flyers the same as Sport Flyers was. No magazine etc. No you can not participate in AMA contests or Clubs, But it does give you Insurance and lets you fly at open fields. It does not replace what AMA does which is good...but I feel is an organization that need change in leadership...term limits. and to make EVERY ONE WELCOME not just those that pay up...they will join after the see the good AMA has done in the past before it became another insrance company.
I have voted in all the elections every year, even ran for Dist X VP,
knowing that an unknowen from Utah was dead in the water. Have been a leader member and CD for forty years. Localy worked to get 4 flying fields in local area ( only one still is advaialable) and made all of them for all flyers not a selected AMA group. Donated money to AMA other than dues. Made a trip to Muncie to discuss what I felt was AMAs short comings to be left standing with my wife after an hour we left.(yes I did have a appointment) so all that I have attemped to do will not create any changes so I give up and will continue to enjoy sport flying a a field where every one is welcome..........and I can not complain after Dec 31,2002 as I will no longer be a member.