PROMOTING THE HOBBY Flying Site Help comprehensive package support materials available free charge Two excellent videotapes also available may borrowed chartered clubs addition qualified AMA staffers may visit clubs local government agencies meetings regard ing site acquisition Write Marketing Department AMA Headquarters Intro-Pilot Program An intro-pilot program available chartered clubs Qualified pilots chartered clubs limited three per club may participate Instructors can train non-AMA members fly radio-controlled airplanes during time period 30 consecutive days students covered liability provisions AMA insurance policy Full details available Special Services Department AMA Headquarters Adopt-A-School Academy encourages clubs adopt schools localities Instructional material will provided AMA suppliers also provide elementary kits discounted prices participants rewarded AMA commemorative pin patch exceptional programs written up Model Aviation magazine Mall Shows AMA Headquarters staff will ship free handout materials chartered clubs award commemorative pin workers Clubs need notify AMA Headquarters 30 days prior planned show allow time shipping Air Show Team ASfl Program AMA encourages highly skilled fliers enjoy performing before audiences inquire about AST pro gram Academy assists clubs support liaison manufacturers other suppliers Teams must meet certain performance standards annual reporting stipulations Guidelines forming team available upon request SUPPORTING EDUCATION Scholarships Several scholarships awarded annually young AMA members entering college university Annual awards total ap proximately $20000 Interested applicants may obtain details writing AMA Headquarters Educator Support classroom package available educators write AMA Headquarters school letterhead package contains suggestions classroom activities lists sources materials identifies other companies associations provide documenta tion guidance use model aviation techniques teachers can enhance learning opportunities students mathematics various sciences Renaud Research Library Located AMA Headquarters Reston Virginia Renaud Research library open AMA members Con taining 30000 publications phases aviation facility great source Scale research AMA historical information old-time models Collections issues popular modeling magazines spanning decades available examination Direct inquiries Librarian 703 435-0750 RECOGNIZING INDIVIDUALS Leader Member program designed recognize leaders modeling community Three classifications exist Administrative Industry Scientific Members recognized program help administer Academy activities well maintain vote AMA bylaws Information applications available Membership Department AMA Headquarters Contest Director Recognized highest level Leader Member Contest Directors responsible organizing running flying events through AMA sanctioning program Members granted Contest Director status automatically recognized Administrative Members Information applications available Technical Department AMA Headquarters Call 7031 435-0750 Extension 264 267 Appreciation Awards Clubs may purchase appreciation awards flying site providers others assist chartered clubs en deavors AMA certificate nicely designed arranged signature club officer walnut-mounted plaque up 30 words inscribed calligraphy decorated gold seal red white blue ribbon $25 postpaid PARTICIPATING IN WORLD-CLASS AEROMODELING COMPETITION World Championships Any AMA member has opportunity represent USA AMA international aeromodeling competi tion event Trials selecting members world championship teams held annually Details published ModelAviation magazine also obtainable through FAI secretary AMA Headquarters international events authorized Federation Aeronau tique Internationale ADDITIONAL BENEFIT PLANS FOR MEMBERS Overview Academy Model Aeronautics has entered working arrangements private companies have agreed provide various types insurance plans AMA members plans based ability offer advantageous pricing schedules large pool membership contacts AVAILABLE BENEFITS Homeowners Insurance insurance company makes policies available AMA members renters condo owners policies provide coverage operation model cars boats large model aircraft plus replacement cost coverage homes contents Cov erage available $300000 comprehensive personal liability $5000 all-riskall rate may less members paying now available states Call 1-800-228-2487 information Group Term Life Insurance insurance company has policies death benefits up $200000 $10000 increments available AMA members spouses up $2500 children Call 1-800-323-2106 information $100000 Accident Insurance insurance company makes accident insurance available AMA members provides coverage acci dental death loss sight dismemberment traveling while returning AMA sanctioned event Call 1-800323-2106 information Excess Major Medical Group Insurance AMA members can take advantage up $1 million affordable hospital medical group surance help safeguard families against catastrophic health care expenses Call 1-800-759-0101 ask National Aeronautic As sociation group Academy Model Aeronautics affiliate National Aeronautic Association Vision Care Plan AMA membership can participate Eye Care Plan America ECPA program provides members family 20% 60% savings eye wear Most providers Sears Montgomery Ward Eyemasters Royal Optical etc participate pro gram No claim forms required discounts taken directly providers place business Contact Special Services De partment AMA Headquarters full information Enrollment free AMA members Think Sale 10 Model Aviation WELl . WILL NOU LOOK AT TFIAT I rRUCruE EFI N ITL NOT LOOSE SCVJStD1P9 GNERIN& NOT MUCI-4 INTER1TY AT AU.1 6 FOOR SI-IAPE TOO THE A1RFLtNE IS IN 2
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/02
Page Numbers: 6, 10
PROMOTING THE HOBBY Flying Site Help comprehensive package support materials available free charge Two excellent videotapes also available may borrowed chartered clubs addition qualified AMA staffers may visit clubs local government agencies meetings regard ing site acquisition Write Marketing Department AMA Headquarters Intro-Pilot Program An intro-pilot program available chartered clubs Qualified pilots chartered clubs limited three per club may participate Instructors can train non-AMA members fly radio-controlled airplanes during time period 30 consecutive days students covered liability provisions AMA insurance policy Full details available Special Services Department AMA Headquarters Adopt-A-School Academy encourages clubs adopt schools localities Instructional material will provided AMA suppliers also provide elementary kits discounted prices participants rewarded AMA commemorative pin patch exceptional programs written up Model Aviation magazine Mall Shows AMA Headquarters staff will ship free handout materials chartered clubs award commemorative pin workers Clubs need notify AMA Headquarters 30 days prior planned show allow time shipping Air Show Team ASfl Program AMA encourages highly skilled fliers enjoy performing before audiences inquire about AST pro gram Academy assists clubs support liaison manufacturers other suppliers Teams must meet certain performance standards annual reporting stipulations Guidelines forming team available upon request SUPPORTING EDUCATION Scholarships Several scholarships awarded annually young AMA members entering college university Annual awards total ap proximately $20000 Interested applicants may obtain details writing AMA Headquarters Educator Support classroom package available educators write AMA Headquarters school letterhead package contains suggestions classroom activities lists sources materials identifies other companies associations provide documenta tion guidance use model aviation techniques teachers can enhance learning opportunities students mathematics various sciences Renaud Research Library Located AMA Headquarters Reston Virginia Renaud Research library open AMA members Con taining 30000 publications phases aviation facility great source Scale research AMA historical information old-time models Collections issues popular modeling magazines spanning decades available examination Direct inquiries Librarian 703 435-0750 RECOGNIZING INDIVIDUALS Leader Member program designed recognize leaders modeling community Three classifications exist Administrative Industry Scientific Members recognized program help administer Academy activities well maintain vote AMA bylaws Information applications available Membership Department AMA Headquarters Contest Director Recognized highest level Leader Member Contest Directors responsible organizing running flying events through AMA sanctioning program Members granted Contest Director status automatically recognized Administrative Members Information applications available Technical Department AMA Headquarters Call 7031 435-0750 Extension 264 267 Appreciation Awards Clubs may purchase appreciation awards flying site providers others assist chartered clubs en deavors AMA certificate nicely designed arranged signature club officer walnut-mounted plaque up 30 words inscribed calligraphy decorated gold seal red white blue ribbon $25 postpaid PARTICIPATING IN WORLD-CLASS AEROMODELING COMPETITION World Championships Any AMA member has opportunity represent USA AMA international aeromodeling competi tion event Trials selecting members world championship teams held annually Details published ModelAviation magazine also obtainable through FAI secretary AMA Headquarters international events authorized Federation Aeronau tique Internationale ADDITIONAL BENEFIT PLANS FOR MEMBERS Overview Academy Model Aeronautics has entered working arrangements private companies have agreed provide various types insurance plans AMA members plans based ability offer advantageous pricing schedules large pool membership contacts AVAILABLE BENEFITS Homeowners Insurance insurance company makes policies available AMA members renters condo owners policies provide coverage operation model cars boats large model aircraft plus replacement cost coverage homes contents Cov erage available $300000 comprehensive personal liability $5000 all-riskall rate may less members paying now available states Call 1-800-228-2487 information Group Term Life Insurance insurance company has policies death benefits up $200000 $10000 increments available AMA members spouses up $2500 children Call 1-800-323-2106 information $100000 Accident Insurance insurance company makes accident insurance available AMA members provides coverage acci dental death loss sight dismemberment traveling while returning AMA sanctioned event Call 1-800323-2106 information Excess Major Medical Group Insurance AMA members can take advantage up $1 million affordable hospital medical group surance help safeguard families against catastrophic health care expenses Call 1-800-759-0101 ask National Aeronautic As sociation group Academy Model Aeronautics affiliate National Aeronautic Association Vision Care Plan AMA membership can participate Eye Care Plan America ECPA program provides members family 20% 60% savings eye wear Most providers Sears Montgomery Ward Eyemasters Royal Optical etc participate pro gram No claim forms required discounts taken directly providers place business Contact Special Services De partment AMA Headquarters full information Enrollment free AMA members Think Sale 10 Model Aviation WELl . WILL NOU LOOK AT TFIAT I rRUCruE EFI N ITL NOT LOOSE SCVJStD1P9 GNERIN& NOT MUCI-4 INTER1TY AT AU.1 6 FOOR SI-IAPE TOO THE A1RFLtNE IS IN 2