RE: Is there more to AMA than paying your money and flying your model airplane?
If you read the AMA rules carefully, you'll find that any AMA member can provide a one-time introductory flight to a non-AMA member using the AMA members equipment and a buddy box, and still be covered by the AMA insurance. In addition, a registered Introductory Pilot can also provide instruction and introductory flights to non-AMA members. Our club uses these provisions to provide demonstrations to Boy Scouts, Community Fairs, and open houses at the club. The best thing we can do to promote the hobby is give people a chance to try it, and we do.
Brad