AMA Question?? - Page 4

fhhuber506771 · May 11, 2009, 03:33 PM

To do videos... no. You shouldn't need AMA membership.

Spectators are welcome at just about all AMA events.
You might have to pay a spectator's admission fee. Depends on the event.

34Ford · May 11, 2009, 04:03 PM

Well not at Joe Nall.

This was taken from the above forum.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1046532

Quote:

Right Lane
Spectators
The cost for Spectators is $5.00. Women or Children under the age of 12 get in free. At least one person in the car will have to Show a Card proving they are a member of a flying organization. (AMA, IMAA, EAA, AOPA, …) If you are meeting a person that is already inside they must be at the gate to meet you. You can Join the AMA at the gate and come in. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!

So, what about the Park Pilot Program since my planes dont even weigh 1 ounce?

______
Dennis

fhhuber506771 · May 11, 2009, 05:30 PM

Park Pilot Program is an AMA membership.

I really don't understand them requiring flying organization membership for spectators... VERY strange.

but its thier event, thier rules.

Marcinb · May 11, 2009, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fhhuber506771

Park Pilot Program is an AMA membership.

I really don't understand them requiring flying organization membership for spectators... VERY strange.

but its thier event, thier rules.

Kinda dumb isn't it?
Not a good way to get people into the hobby is it?
There should be three kinds of areas..
Pilot area, spectator area for people with AMA etc....
And another area for people who are brand new, just wanting to see...
I think it is a bad idea, but I'm not running the show

34Ford · May 12, 2009, 09:01 AM

Maybe they figure I need insurance if I take my 4000 dollar camera and throw it and hit someone.

______
Dennis

bjpaul · May 12, 2009, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fhhuber506771

Park Pilot Program is an AMA membership.

I really don't understand them requiring flying organization membership for spectators... VERY strange.

but its thier event, thier rules.

Yes but it does eliminate the "gee mister how high will it fly?" questions.

Marcinb · May 12, 2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjpaul

Yes but it does eliminate the "gee mister how high will it fly?" questions.

But there are people who are really thinking about taking on the hobby. If they go to see a show, and get turned away, what will they think?

34Ford · May 12, 2009, 04:41 PM

Get more AMA members at the gate, or loose members due to being turned away

______
Dennis

fhhuber506771 · May 12, 2009, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 34Ford

Get more AMA members at the gate, or loose members due to being turned away

______
Dennis

They will accomplish some of both.

Unfortunately the ones who walk away will forever after have a problem with the AMA... when its the club, not the AMA, who set that admission policy.

bjpaul · May 13, 2009, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcinb

But there are people who are really thinking about taking on the hobby. If they go to see a show, and get turned away, what will they think?

Don't know what anybody thinks........ sometimes I'm not even sure what I think.

I personally do not agree with that policy, however as this event is put on by a private organization they make the rules not the AMA.

Brad

Naxos · May 26, 2009, 03:23 PM

Rant deleted... I really need to lay off the caffeine.

fhhuber506771 · May 26, 2009, 03:49 PM

I don't consider it "weaseling out" when an adult decides that they don't want to join AMA when flying a plane that costs less than $200 in thier own back yard... $58 is probably a very high percentage of thier modelling budget.

for me... $58 is a SMALL part of my modelling budget... I signed up for the Life membership. The $375 a year (I opted for the 4 payment plan) is about 1/10 of what I spend a year on kits/ARFs.

I can afford to support the AMA.
I believe in what the AMA stands for.
I support the reasoning behind most of the AMA's programs.
I feel that the hobby of Model Aviation NEEDS the representation that the AMA provides.

I consider it "less than brilliant" to not sign up a youth for the $1 membership though... 3 consecutive years youth membership qualifies a HS senior to apply for an AMA scholarship. Potentially several thousand dollars and your odds of getting the scholarship are MUCH better than the odds of winning the lotto.
(part of all adult membership dues go toward supporting the scholarship program)

Naxos · May 26, 2009, 04:16 PM

very few people have backyards large enough... but sure, if you can keep it on private property then what's the harm?

I misread a post earlier on in this thread that prompted my response.

In todays world of cheap RTF models, it's hard to blame people new to the hobby for thinking that they can just go out and fly anywhere they want.

What really bugs me is the local hobby shop that sells these things and doesn't tell people that there are only a few legal places to fly them...

(Edited after I re-read the thread)

Murocflyer · May 26, 2009, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Spectators
The cost for Spectators is $5.00. Women or Children under the age of 12 get in free. At least one person in the car will have to Show a Card proving they are a member of a flying organization. (AMA, IMAA, EAA, AOPA, …) If you are meeting a person that is already inside they must be at the gate to meet you. You can Join the AMA at the gate and come in. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!

I like that rule.

Of course you can't be a member of the IMAA without being a member of the AMA first.

Frank

rc crashburn · Jul 12, 2009, 05:57 PM

Hi, I enjoy flying small foamies & all are under a pound in flying weight.

My AMA question is:

How can I find the Houston Texas urban flying fields that have been presently registered as sanctioned AMA Park Pilot Fields?

May 26, 2009, 03:23 PM	#56
Naxos Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 61	Rant deleted... I really need to lay off the caffeine. Last edited by Naxos; May 28, 2009 at 03:57 PM.

May 26, 2009, 04:16 PM	#58
Naxos Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 61	very few people have backyards large enough... but sure, if you can keep it on private property then what's the harm? I misread a post earlier on in this thread that prompted my response. In todays world of cheap RTF models, it's hard to blame people new to the hobby for thinking that they can just go out and fly anywhere they want. What really bugs me is the local hobby shop that sells these things and doesn't tell people that there are only a few legal places to fly them... (Edited after I re-read the thread) Last edited by Naxos; May 26, 2009 at 04:22 PM.

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May 11, 2009, 03:33 PM	#46
fhhuber506771 Deletedfor proving Nauga wrong Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Posts: 15,865	To do videos... no. You shouldn't need AMA membership. Spectators are welcome at just about all AMA events. You might have to pay a spectator's admission fee. Depends on the event.

May 11, 2009, 05:30 PM	#48
fhhuber506771 Deletedfor proving Nauga wrong Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Posts: 15,865	Park Pilot Program is an AMA membership. I really don't understand them requiring flying organization membership for spectators... VERY strange. but its thier event, thier rules.

May 12, 2009, 09:01 AM	#50
34Ford KF4IVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,898	Maybe they figure I need insurance if I take my 4000 dollar camera and throw it and hit someone. ______ Dennis

May 12, 2009, 04:41 PM	#53
34Ford KF4IVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,898	Get more AMA members at the gate, or loose members due to being turned away ______ Dennis

May 26, 2009, 03:49 PM	#57
fhhuber506771 Deletedfor proving Nauga wrong Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Posts: 15,865	I don't consider it "weaseling out" when an adult decides that they don't want to join AMA when flying a plane that costs less than $200 in thier own back yard... $58 is probably a very high percentage of thier modelling budget. for me... $58 is a SMALL part of my modelling budget... I signed up for the Life membership. The $375 a year (I opted for the 4 payment plan) is about 1/10 of what I spend a year on kits/ARFs. I can afford to support the AMA. I believe in what the AMA stands for. I support the reasoning behind most of the AMA's programs. I feel that the hobby of Model Aviation NEEDS the representation that the AMA provides. I consider it "less than brilliant" to not sign up a youth for the $1 membership though... 3 consecutive years youth membership qualifies a HS senior to apply for an AMA scholarship. Potentially several thousand dollars and your odds of getting the scholarship are MUCH better than the odds of winning the lotto. (part of all adult membership dues go toward supporting the scholarship program)

Jul 12, 2009, 05:57 PM	#60
rc crashburn SUPERB RC CRASH MASTER Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 465	Hi, I enjoy flying small foamies & all are under a pound in flying weight. My AMA question is: How can I find the Houston Texas urban flying fields that have been presently registered as sanctioned AMA Park Pilot Fields?