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Forum: AMA Discussions

10-07-2013, 01:46 PM

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Why the AMA is not growing...........

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Posted By opjose

Funny you mention that... the new ( female) FAA -...

Funny you mention that... the new ( female) FAA - AMA liason joined or club recently per our and the AMA's invitation so she could experience our safety proceedures, training, and normal operation.
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Forum: AMA Discussions

10-07-2013, 01:29 PM

Replies: 2,864

Why the AMA is not growing...........

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Posted By opjose

If anything experience has shown this to be the...

If anything experience has shown this to be the opposite.

The fewer people involved the easier it is to have rules passed by others not in the hobby that limit things.

We've seen this first...

Forum: AMA Discussions

10-07-2013, 09:30 AM

Replies: 2,864

Why the AMA is not growing...........

Views: 256,557

Posted By opjose

In ANY organization, there is a predictable...

In ANY organization, there is a predictable attrition rate. In our club it was approaching 20-30% per year ( at one point mostly due to deaths! )

If you don't make an effort to keep the numbers...

Forum: AMA Discussions

10-07-2013, 08:46 AM

Replies: 2,864

Why the AMA is not growing...........

Views: 256,557

Posted By opjose

Absolutely! Like any organization, it takes...

Absolutely!

Like any organization, it takes CONSTANT campaigning by the membership to keep the total membership numbers up.

In the past this was easier to do as fathers, relatives and friends...

Forum: AMA Discussions

07-03-2013, 08:26 AM

Replies: 2,864

Why the AMA is not growing...........

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Posted By opjose

RE: Why the AMA is not growing...........

Something which the "renegades" love to avoid by their very nature.

Unless you own PRIVATE land to fly on, personal responsiblity dictates AMA membership if only to make sure that you abide by...

Forum: AMA Discussions

07-01-2013, 09:35 AM

Replies: 2,864

Why the AMA is not growing...........

Views: 256,557

Posted By opjose

RE: Why the AMA is not growing...........

Yes sir.

They have held up quite well to the abuses of training.

I re-inforced the main gear with B&B Specialties hardware, replaced the front gear with Fult's struts, installed TWO 4200mAh...

Forum: AMA Discussions

07-01-2013, 08:52 AM

Replies: 2,864

Why the AMA is not growing...........

Views: 256,557

Posted By opjose

RE: Why the AMA is not growing...........

You are correct.

I promote Nitroplanes, Horizon Hobby, Hobby People, Hobby Hangar, Hobby King, Tower, BP Hobbies, etc. etc. etc.

I promote any product that is a good value for the money. I...

Forum: AMA Discussions

06-30-2013, 01:25 PM

Replies: 2,864

Why the AMA is not growing...........

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Posted By opjose

RE: Why the AMA is not growing...........

Well said.

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From my perspective the AMA IS growing by leaps and bounds... at least I and my fellow club members are doing our part to "make it so" with good success so far.

Those who...

Forum: AMA Discussions

06-10-2013, 09:25 AM

Replies: 2,864

Why the AMA is not growing...........

Views: 256,557

Posted By opjose

RE: Why the AMA is not growing...........

Last year our club enlisted a few motivated members to do something about declines in membership. These motivated individuals put in the effort.

As a result we've put more people through the...

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