RCU Forums - Search Results
RCU Forums

Go Back  RCU Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Community
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
Search: Posts Made By: astrohog
Showing results 1 to 23 of 23
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-19-2018, 04:52 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

LOL. They approved the STF in JANUARY...

LOL. They approved the STF in JANUARY 2010???????

It only took them 8 years to take action????????

Here's my Cliff's Notes version of that article:

"We have no clue what we are doing, and...
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-18-2018, 01:03 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

Based on my first-hand experience, it is my...

Based on my first-hand experience, it is my belief that the vast majority of AMA members are so disengaged that they don’t have a clue what goes on in Muncie. That is a far cry from them being “okay”...
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-15-2018, 06:29 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

Well, Your experiences with droners are...

Well, Your experiences with droners are definitely different than mine.........

Astro
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-14-2018, 09:28 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

I saw the dangers of this when the AMA instituted...

I saw the dangers of this when the AMA instituted the Park Flyer program. That was the first step in their desperate attempt to retain members, but it was also the first step outside of our...
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-14-2018, 03:50 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

Lucrative group of enthusiasts? You mean the...

Lucrative group of enthusiasts? You mean the teenagers that were scrapping together home-made free-flight airplanes after the Great Depression? LOL. Have you ever hung out with modelers? They are one...
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-12-2018, 06:28 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

I have been saying this for years. Drones are...

I have been saying this for years. Drones are distinctly DIFFERENT from OUR hobby, the one the AMA was founded on. WHY should the AMA change fundamentally to adapt technology that is not the same...
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-12-2018, 06:20 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

All the more reason for leadership change. I...

All the more reason for leadership change. I would like to see performance commensurate with pay! ( I know that is how it works at my job anyway)

Astro
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-08-2018, 09:10 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

Why not? Do you not think that was...

Why not?

Do you not think that was completely inappropriate?

Astro
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-08-2018, 09:06 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

There are those rose-colored glasses..... ...

There are those rose-colored glasses.....

the fact that voter turnout has been low for a long time, doesn’t change the fact that it is low. LOL

The fact that voter turnout has been low for a...
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-08-2018, 08:21 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

Exactly........lackluster voter turnout indicates...

Exactly........lackluster voter turnout indicates a disengaged membership. That, in itself is a good indicator that our organization is in trouble, as well as being the perfect environment for...
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-08-2018, 08:07 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

BUT....... there is no law that says one must be...

BUT....... there is no law that says one must be a member..........

Astro
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-07-2018, 06:14 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

Franklin, I’ve been saying that for years....

Franklin,

I’ve been saying that for years. The only reason the AMA and its members have had any reasonable credibility with the Feds in the past is due to the fact that the AMA membership has been...
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-07-2018, 10:31 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

+1 Well said! Astro

+1

Well said!

Astro
Forum: AMA Discussions
01-06-2018, 07:59 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

What Rich Hanson is saying is essentially the...

What Rich Hanson is saying is essentially the same as if the AAA (American Automobile Association) were to say, ‘you can obey all traffic laws, speed limits, etc., but unless you are an AAA member,...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-30-2017, 08:14 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

Jester, there are always two sides to every...

Jester, there are always two sides to every story. What some seem to be ignoring is that while the AMA does do some things well, right now, we are in the midst of a battle to retain the basic...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-30-2017, 06:04 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

Andy, It would seem that you would rather...

Andy,

It would seem that you would rather just stomp your feet and make statements rather than have a discussion about the topic. I’m sure you understand my point, but due to your allegiance and...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-29-2017, 09:29 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

There are no, "nuances" in the advertising...

There are no, "nuances" in the advertising industry. Very simply, it is an advertiser's job to plant a perception that will evoke a favorable response or perception by the viewer.
AMA MissionThe...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-29-2017, 07:00 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

Andy, Do you believe the AMA wants folks to...

Andy,

Do you believe the AMA wants folks to believe that they do sell drone insurance? If that is not their intent, how can you support and explain their, "Flying for business. AMA has you...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-29-2017, 06:54 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

THAT is exactly where I believe the danger is. I...

THAT is exactly where I believe the danger is. I could care less whether my non-profit partners up with a business to promote their products for a portion of profits as long as a few simple criteria...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-28-2017, 05:13 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

here is the rub: The AMA is supposedly busy...

here is the rub: The AMA is supposedly busy lobbying Washington that "we" are a hobbyist CBO. The fact that the AMA then turns around and advertises "Flying for fun Flying for business. AMA has you...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-27-2017, 04:39 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

I don't get it, flying drones is flying drones,...

I don't get it, flying drones is flying drones, right?

JUST KIDDING!!!!!! (I couldn't help myself, cabin fever is setting in!)

Astro
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-25-2017, 06:48 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

The SAE aerodesign competition is a great...

The SAE aerodesign competition is a great program! It fits in nicely with the AMA Mission statement to further aero modeling. It is NOT a commercial venture, therefore it is a good fit. Any club...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-24-2017, 09:30 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,090
Posted By astrohog

Just another poorly thought out, knee-jerk,...

Just another poorly thought out, knee-jerk, romancing of the drones statement put out by out fearless leaders........

Regards,

Astro
Showing results 1 to 23 of 23


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.