RE: Why do we have outlandish fees to join AMA clubs?
Look around, I don't know why some charge higher prices than others. My Club only charges $40 a year. Cheaper if you are over the age of 65... or if you are a College Student.
I refuse to pay $100 or $200 a year, I think it's crazy... so I looked around for a club that wanted new members and loved flying without trying to line there pockets. (JMO) All the members Mow, pay for fuel and chip in one way or another to keep the prices low.
That's the way all clubs should be. So I pay the min. of $80 a year just to be able to fly. [&:] $40 for the Club and $40 for my AMA Card and Magazine.
Luftwaffe Oberst
Radio Aero Modelers Club
AMA District II
Pulaski, NY