Step 1:
Join the Academy of Model Aeronautics. The AMA is a national organization that provides many benefits to its members. These benefits include a monthly magazine, insurance coverage, event sanctioning, educational programs, safety programs, governmental representation, recognition of groups and individuals for outstanding contributions to aeromodelling, etc. Members of the Valley R.C. Flying Club are required obtain and maintain membership in the AMA in order to maintain our insurance. To join the AMA go to:
Enroll AMA
Register with the FAA as a Recreational Flyer: This is a Federal law. We do not monitor it but local law enforcement can.
FAA Getting Started
Step 2:
Formally apply for membership in person (or by having someone represent you) at a regular monthly club and providing all of the following:
- Payment of VRCFC Dues
- Proof of AMA membership.
- A completed Membership Application/Information Form.
Step 3:
From the date of formal application, you will begin a sixty (60) day probationary period where you are entitled to all rights and privileges granted to members with the exception of voting on club related matters.
Step 4:
After the probationary period has ended the members of the corporation or the Board of Directors will vote to approve or reject your application for membership. If your application is rejected the dues that were paid will be refunded.
