For whatever reason, the AMA, at the national level, has done very little to make the general public aware of model aviation. This has been my major gripe for many years. Whatever has been done has been done mostly by local clubs and local members. These local efforts are to be praised and encouraged. One can object that there have been events for the public at Muncie, and Grand Events here and there, but these are still no more than local advertising. There needs to be some real thought and effort put into how do we, the AMA, make our national public aware of model aviation.

My own thought, often iterated, is that the AMA should use competition for publicity. This is what all the other sports who compete with us for space, public resources, and public attention do. I do recall seeing RC combat at one of the Nats on TV. There needs to be more of this.