I'm sure many of you have wondered about this. I'm also sure that there has been ample discussions on the subject. This is just a simple question. Forget the pros and cons for now. This is a serious question. When you are done, Mark (aka: littlecrankshaf) posted a thread with a vote option. Using it would be great!...............................

1.) If an insurance company came along and made an effort at publicly announcing a policy to insure flyers with exactly the same coverage as the AMA...under all the same conditions and events, would you take it for $40.00...$35.00 if it meant you could fly?

2.) What if a policy was written by an aviation company who specializes in air show insurance, aviation and sporting events specifically. Would you club officers accept it? If you did would it break the bubble that sanctioning provided you?

3.) (For club officers)what if clubs could be insured for events and their fields. Would anyone have a heartache over this if it provided the same general protection that sanctioning does?

4.)Other than acceptance, are you aware of anything important with regards to insurance coverage or anything else that would limit the enjoyment of our hobby by members who chose to go in this direction?

The idea is simple. Let the AMA support themselves with those most interested in AMA benefits. At the same time, let those who don't enjoy ALL the benefits enjoy the hobby without liability risks to themselves or to their clubs.

There's an insurance company currently reviewing this. Apparently they gained access to information concerning membership and financial standings of the AMA and took an interest. I don't know what they have but I do know that they are studying it and asking questions.

I believe (from sources) that if a viable number of people became interested in this, it could become a reality by 2004 renewal time. Efforts at establishing a membership will depend on word of mouth and whatever they decide to advertise. Obviously, an overview of benefits and how they would affect clubs, officers, events and overall membership would have to be brought forward prior to taking it seriously. The good thing for them is that they don't rely solely on RC for their revenues. They also don't force anyone to take a magazine. The overhead is already in place. They are an 'insurance only' entity.


If you feel like supporting something like this I suggest you contact this email: [email protected]

This is the Point Of Contact on our end. He's in direct contact with the insurance company. I'd suggest that anyone contact him to share your thoughts.

This isn't a business deal. Its a discussion to promote our interests in the hobby of Radio Controlled Aircraft. Lets keep it that way!!


Your information will be shared only with the insurance company.