Thank you so much Chris, I'll never forget it! The last time I jumped around like a child was when I solo'd in a Cessna 150 back in 1983. I love being 40 and young! At least no one threw water on me or torn my flying shirt this time. [8D]

Yes, AMA has rules and regulations for a reason. Many people make the mistake that our planes are toys... THEY ARE NOT! I am a proud member and I always will be. The rules teaches us discipline... not only for safety reasons, but also to protect all flyer's from breaking the State and Federal Laws.

I hope everyone who reads this forum that's not a member, to please join a local AMA Club and get that nice looking blue card. Too many people fly and get into trouble because they didn't know and etc. Like it or not WE ARE RESPONSBLE! Some people... even if they don't mean to, can effect everyone by doing things there not supposed to do. Last year a guy at our club lost a few fingers, and I've been reading how our planes can kill. That alone told me this Fall I'd better join a club and learn everything I needed to know about flying. Park Flyer people are included! I fly a little Wing Dragon and at high speed it could put someone in the hospital or worse. It's fun to fly... not fun to play games, and think it can't or wont happen. I thank my higher power that someone thought about forming the AMA, not only do we meet the nicest people and see the most awesome planes, you just might make a few friends.


Peter Dowling aka Luftwaffe Oberst
AMA District II #56404
Aero-Modelers Club
Pulaski, NY