Well, a call to AMA headquarters will get you the definitive answer.

For now, check out [link=http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/912.pdf]AMA document 912[/link]. While the first and second quarters say "first time", the third and fourth quarters do not. Still the call will be a better idea. (765) 287-1256, extensions 290, 293, 298, 296, 294, 0r 295, take your pick.

Ken Erickson
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