Poxy

You have a bit of a point I guess. Maybe this forum should just be deleted altogether...if AMA desires a Pro AMA forum then they should provide one. I find it about equally counter productive, to the hobby in general, whether it be a pro AMA post or a con AMA post for the most part.

"AMA is a self-supporting, non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote development of model aviation as a recognized sport and worthwhile recreation activity."

Sounds great… but all too often AMAers take on this is that the hobby is only for paying and therefore responsible AMAers.

I support the AMA to the extent it promotes the hobby for all regardless whether they belong to the AMA or not. In my mind the AMA has discharged its duty when there is a flying site for everyone in every community, the model aeronautic hobby is the number one pastime, and AMA no longer exists and is only a memory. Sorta like NRA...when the right to bear arms and defend oneself is no longer in a defensive position the NRA has done its job.

I could not be any happier that “freeloaders” might benefit incidentally from AMA or NRA efforts.