RE: FAA & AMA - What's Your Vested Interest?
Aside from this interesting arguing going on here...I will say I have a lot of vested interest on both sides. As an instrument rated pilot, I have an interest in safe airways. As a 22-year RC pilot, I have an interest in continued privilege to fly my models without government interference. Lastly, as a professional small UAS operator and technician, I have an interest in making a living and supporting my family. The AOPA, of which I'm a member of, operates contrary to the latter, as does the FAA. The FAA could very well operate contrary to my RC flying, also. So, believe you me, I am keeping a keen eye on the Feds, as well as their special interest lobbies like AOPA.
Erich