AMA News
From AMA Headquarters by the Executive Director Including reports by the AMA President, Executive VP, and Vice Presidents
AMA Introduces Dues Incentive for First‑Time Members
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) has introduced a dues incentive program to encourage new members to join. The program applies only to first‑time Open Full Members and does not apply to renewals of current or past members.
- New members pay the Open Full Member rate of $40 when joining AMA.
- At the next-year renewal, the member is charged a prorated amount based on join date:
- First Quarter (January 1–March 31): renew at the full Open Full rate.
- Second Quarter (April 1–June 30): receive a 25% discount at renewal.
- Third Quarter (July 1–September 30): receive a 50% discount at renewal.
- Fourth Quarter (October 1–December 31): receive membership for the remainder of that year plus all of the next year.
The program was adopted by the AMA Executive Council during its April meeting at AMA Headquarters and was recommended by a special Ad Hoc Dues Committee composed of AMA President Don Lowe, Executive Vice President Dave Brown, District 4 Vice President Howard Crispin, Executive Director Vince Mankowski, and Director of Operations Robert Vojslavek.
For more information: AMA, 1810 Samuel Morse Drive, Reston, VA 22090; (703) 435‑0750.
AMA Unveils Introductory Pilot Program
The AMA Introductory Pilot Program allows chartered clubs to instruct non‑AMA members while providing liability insurance coverage for the non‑member and the club.
Key points:
- Non‑member modelers who have never been AMA members may receive aeromodeling instruction for a 30‑day period starting with the first flying session.
- Training must take place at a chartered club field under direct, one‑on‑one supervision of a club‑designated Intro Pilot.
- The program covers training activities only. Non‑member trainees are not permitted to fly in organized events (sanctioned or otherwise) during the 30‑day period.
- Each chartered club may designate up to three Intro Pilots.
- Intro Pilots must be Open members and submit an Introductory Pilot Designation Form signed by a club officer to AMA Headquarters with a $40 fee (in addition to current membership dues). The fee applies per club—Intro Pilots training for more than one club must pay the fee for each club.
- Neither the club nor the Intro Pilot may charge the non‑member training fees.
- Coverage under AMA’s liability insurance applies only during the 30‑day instruction period; no other membership benefits apply.
- Participation is one time only; extensions are not permitted. Prior to the end of the 30‑day period, the non‑member may join AMA to continue liability insurance coverage and receive other membership benefits.
For a detailed information packet: AMA Special Services Department, 1810 Samuel Morse Drive, Reston, VA 22090; (703) 435‑0750 ext. 274.
AMA Announces New Dues Schedule — 1992
Effective January 1, 1992, AMA will institute a revised dues schedule. Several membership categories are being dropped and others adjusted.
Major changes:
- The Open Limited Member category (no magazine) is eliminated. All Open members will join or renew as Open Full Members at the current $40 rate and receive the magazine. There will be no increase in the Open Full Member dues for 1992.
- Youth membership (age 19 and under) will be $14 and include the magazine (a $2 decrease from $16). The Youth No Publication option is dropped.
- Second Adult and Senior Citizen rates will increase:
- Second Adult (same address as an Open member) — $22; these members will not receive a magazine subscription.
- Senior Citizen (age 65 and above) — $30; same benefits as Open Full Member, including magazine subscription.
- Life Membership fee increased to $1,500.
- Affiliate Membership increased to $20.
- Booster Membership eliminated.
The revised dues schedule was approved by the AMA Executive Council.
1992 AMA Dues (effective January 1, 1992)
- Open Full Membership — $40
For those age 19 or over by July 1, 1992. Includes all membership privileges, liability and accident/medical insurance, and a subscription to Model Aviation.
- Second Adult Membership — $22
For those age 19 or over by July 1, 1992 and living at the same address as an Open Full Member. Includes membership privileges and liability/accident insurance. No publication.
- Senior Citizen Membership — $30
For those age 65 and above. Same membership privileges as Open Full Member, including magazine subscription.
- Youth Full Membership — $14
For those not age 19 by July 1, 1992. Same membership privileges as an Open Full Member, including magazine subscription.
- Life Membership — $1,500
Contact AMA for detailed information regarding the Life Membership program.
- Affiliate Membership — $20
For foreign modelers; provides insurance coverage while flying in the United States.
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