Stand back, take a deep breath and read the opening post of this thread read and after, read my post again. The opening post is about a guy that IS NOT an AMA member and wants to fly at a field 80 miles away. He thinks that the AMA is expensive at $58 a year to just go fly at that field once or twice a year. Do we agree so far? Breathe in, breathe out....

1. I understand that during an event, any CD can sign you on the spot, I AM A CD. But if he thinks that $58 a year is expensive, what do you think is gong to happen when he goes to the event? Sign up right away?
2. Yes, all clubs should have a "guest" clause in their rules. "Guest" defined as a non-club member but member of the AMA. The thread starter is NOT an AMA member. If he comes to my club, the only way I am going to let him fly is under the intro-pilot program for both of us to have some kind of insurance coverage. He will never be alone at the flight line, no matter how many years of experience he claims he has. HE IS NOT AN AMA MEMBER.
3. I understand this issue as the topic starter refusing to join the AMA for the "cost" involved. So given the statements above, he most likely will not be able to fly at an AMA club field under the given rules.

Rafael