Well, the AMA helped see to it that we had frequencies to use back in the AM & FM days. Without that, radio controlled model aviation would have died long ago. Most of the advances in engines, radios and the like came about because of competition, which the AMA sanctions. The NATS were testing grounds for all kinds of hardware from various manufacturers. Aside from any of that, the AMA's insurance gives peace of mind to the field owners, absolving them of liability in the event of property damage or injury. If the landlord's happy, we have a place to fly!

That said, I wish there was a way to "opt out" of receiving the magazine...