Yup, all,or most, of the aforementioned is pretty reasonable and probbly true!
However, not to start another thread, we must remember that the Turbine aspect of our Hobby has NOT casused any changes in expenses to AMA, Other than what they have created themselves. Like forms in triplicate for almost everything, mailed back and forth across the continent! For example, the insurance premiums are what they are because of claims paid. No claims as of yet anyuway, have beem paid because of recklessnes or accident or bodily injury, from or with a turbine!
So, IF our average AMA member is concerned about his dues rising, let him be reassured it is not because of turbines.
It has far more to do with the fact that membership numbers are decreasing rapidly, thousands of "park flyers" are not joining in the first place, and the internal expenses are just about overwhelming, to a point that if it continues, I predict we may not have an AMA in another 5 years! Remember, I said IF it Continues as it is NOW.

FT