You have some information incorrect. However, I don't have the time to correct right now, I'm sure others will. My opinion is: of the magazines I get or have gotten I like Model Aviation the best. I'm interested in all aspects of model aviation. That's me though. I could divide up what your getting from your $58.00 yearly dues, to the rediculous and I am confident for myself, I feel it is a small expense compaired to the benefits.

Competition would be fine. However, I'd still stay with the AMA!

The DVDs were $9.00 for the original and $19.00? there after. You did not have to pay for it, as it was unsolicited mail. Also, you could have returned at no charge, except your time to do so. I thought this project this was a mistake on the AMA's part and created a lot of ill will towards the AMA! I think it was handled by a marketing company, however, it just did not go over very well.

I don't know what people expect for $58.00. In 1975 when I first joined AMA, dues (I believe) were around $25.00. With inflation since that time, this works out to just under $100.00 so in actuality your dues are less expensive now then they were back then. Still, if you don't feel they are worth it, then don't pay them! AMA is not a monopoly! More people are flying R/C airplanes today, then have ever in the past and a significant proportion of them are not members of the AMA! If your club requires you to be a member, then it is the club's requirement and not the AMA.