On the Fly
Late-breaking news from Headquarters
Not Business Insurance!
Based on inquiries and conversations with AMA members across the country, there is a misconception that the AMA liability insurance program Royal Surplus provides for members will cover those members when they are engaged in commercial enterprise, as well as for pleasure/hobby operation of models.
AMA insurance is not intended to, and does not, cover members while they are operating models for business reasons. What is "business"?
The policy language excludes claims "resulting from any commercial enterprise or business pursuit conducted for the livelihood of the individual member or for monetary gain, including part-time or full-time employment or self-employment."
It would be grossly unfair to all AMA members not engaged in aeromodeling business to subsidize insurance for those few who do generate income through aeromodeling and expect AMA insurance to cover those activities.
Carl Maroney AMA Special Services Director
New Life Members
The Academy of Model Aeronautics recently welcomed two new Life Members: Sam A. Adams (L588) and Douglas J. Lachance (L402).
For information about becoming a Life Member, contact AMA Headquarters at (800) 435-9262.
Membership Department
Sig Celebrates 50 Years
Sig Manufacturing Company will host two special flying events to help celebrate 50 years of serving aircraft modelers.
- Sig's 50th Anniversary Radio Control Fun Fly will be June 16–17, 2001 at the Sig Field in Montezuma, IA. This event is open to all radio control modelers, from beginner to expert. There will be open flying both days.
- Sig's 50th Anniversary Control Line Contest will be held June 23–24, 2001, also at the Sig Field. This contest is open to all control line modelers, from beginner to expert. Events will include Old-Time Stunt, Stunt Classic Stunt, PAMP A (Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association) Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert Aerobatics, Skyway Sport Race, and Navy Carrier contests.
Both events are AMA sanctioned.
An anniversary picnic is planned for all fliers Saturday evening, concluding with a fireworks display and cake. Night flying will be held.
Flea market events will be eligible for Sig prizes. Free factory tours will be conducted Saturday afternoon.
Modelers are strongly urged to preregister for either event by calling Sig at (641) 628-5154 or E-mailing [email protected].
For further information, contact Sig Manufacturing Company, Inc., 401 S. Front St., Montezuma, IA 50171.
E-mail Correspondence
When E-mailing a question to AMA Headquarters, please include your full name, address, and an AMA number. This gives Headquarters staff another way to respond, in case the E-mail response fails to go through or another means of answering is more appropriate. The Headquarters staff makes every effort to respond to E-mail in as timely a manner as possible.
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