Honestly the only real solution to the AMA membership discussion would be competition. I'm not sure of how many of you remember the SFA (sports Flyers Association)? The membership dues was reasonable, and the coverage etc was comparable with the AMA. Unfortunately SFA went into litigation wtih the AMA (AMA did not like the competition) and forced the SFA into non-existence. When the SFA was around, that was the only time I was a member of any aircraft modeler association.. I have been flying since 1983.. Many times I have thought of joining the AMA, but for the few times a year (less than three) I fly my large models, it does not seem worth it (obvoiusly if I crashed it would, but..). I honestly wish someone would bring back the SFA, and I would join in an instant.. I may join the AMA eventually but since I'm on active duty Navy, there are times in a year where I just can't get out to fly, maybe in six years when I retire, but until then...