Let me ramble for a minute on the strides AMA has made for us flyers just in the last couple of years. First off, an intoductory membership of $19.99 for a three month membership to AMA. This is a tremendous tool in the hands of clubs if they would just use it. You would be suprised at the clubs not aware of this. The local clubs need to make the local hobby shop owners aware of this, as many times AMA dues up front pushes people toward the electrics. The local club instead of requiring dues up front could match the AMA into dues and get people to their field for $40..00 bucks! This is a strong selling point for the club. Flight instruction for 3 months for 40 bucks. Better yet if your club really wants to attract the new generation, give a 3 months flight instruction for no dues!.