ORIGINAL: Woody218-RCU

At the two clubs I am a member of, BOTH require AMA membership in order to fly. Why is that such a big deal for some? If I want to go fishing, I am required to buy a fishing license. If I want to drive, I am required to have a driver's license. If I wanted to golf, I would have to pay for that, too. So, why should it be different for r/c? In this day, I am damned glad to know that the guys flying next to me are AMA members! What recourse would you have if some non-AMA member decided it was time to fly though your windshield, or through you?

If you're going to do the hobby, sit down and count the costs and make sure you can follow through on what's needed. If not, maybe another hobby would better suit you.