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Forum: AMA Discussions

01-20-2018, 06:43 AM

Replies: 174

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Posted By franklin_m

You have a gift for brevity ... and accuracy.

You have a gift for brevity ... and accuracy.

Forum: AMA Discussions

01-19-2018, 01:48 PM

Replies: 174

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Posted By franklin_m

There may be a niche AMA could fill, particularly...

There may be a niche AMA could fill, particularly if the FAA reauthorization looks more like the Senate bill than the one that came from the House. The Senate bill requires recreational folks to...

Forum: AMA Discussions

01-19-2018, 01:41 PM

Replies: 174

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Posted By franklin_m

Mind you, this will never be an issue unless...

Mind you, this will never be an issue unless there's a serious mishap of sorts, or perhaps if an injury attorney starts digging, but here's something to consider. While AMA is not accountable for...

Forum: AMA Discussions

01-17-2018, 02:27 PM

Replies: 174

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Posted By franklin_m

Maybe to a big wig like you, but it's a big deal...

Maybe to a big wig like you, but it's a big deal asking someone to put their own personal info on something and then allow someone else to fly it. AMA can say that FAA isn't going to go after you....

Forum: AMA Discussions

01-17-2018, 01:27 PM

Replies: 174

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Posted By franklin_m

Oh, I don't know.... - Maybe like not deciding...

Oh, I don't know....
- Maybe like not deciding on a SINGLE policy to define how they want it done? Geez...make a decision!
- Asking someone to expose themselves to liability by putting their number...

Forum: AMA Discussions

01-12-2018, 05:11 PM

Replies: 174

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Posted By franklin_m

Among other things, I analyze business metrics...

Among other things, I analyze business metrics for a living, from the operational perspective, where what matters most are the big picture key performance indicators. You're right. It's long past...

Forum: AMA Discussions

01-12-2018, 06:51 AM

Replies: 174

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Posted By franklin_m

The ED is being paid rather handsomely, and it...

The ED is being paid rather handsomely, and it appears he's been unable to make difficult decisions to save money when revenue is declining. Fifty percent of AMA's expenses are in two areas, the...

Forum: AMA Discussions

01-12-2018, 06:44 AM

Replies: 174

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Views: 11,090

Posted By franklin_m

I don't know how many people are on paid staff,...

I don't know how many people are on paid staff, but I created a graph to show that while other staff salaries have held relatively constant, executive compensation has risen. As for the members, I...

Forum: AMA Discussions

01-11-2018, 05:16 PM

Replies: 174

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Posted By franklin_m

It takes quite a bit of skill to produce...

It takes quite a bit of skill to produce consistently declining total revenue, consistently declining membership revenue, consistently declining subscription revenue, consistently declining...

Forum: AMA Discussions

01-09-2018, 01:38 PM

Replies: 174

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Posted By franklin_m

I'll help you out. "Has the AMA rejected any...

I'll help you out. "Has the AMA rejected any offers, proposals, etc. proposed by the FAA? If so, what were they?"

Forum: AMA Discussions

01-09-2018, 06:25 AM

Replies: 174

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Posted By franklin_m

Most recent IRS990 filing is 2015. $139,525.

Most recent IRS990 filing is 2015. $139,525.

Forum: AMA Discussions

01-08-2018, 07:18 PM

Replies: 174

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Views: 11,090

Posted By franklin_m

How’s the view from that high horse? I guess all...

How’s the view from that high horse? I guess all us ungrateful serfs should genuflect thrice daily toward Muncie and be thankful that such nobility exists!

I guess we serfs should all ignore the...

Forum: AMA Discussions

01-08-2018, 10:48 AM

Replies: 174

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Posted By franklin_m

The use of the columns in an official publication...

The use of the columns in an official publication is a deliberate attempt to influence the outcome, and no matter how you try to spin or obfuscate with voting numbers, it's unethical. The mere fact...

Forum: AMA Discussions

01-08-2018, 07:02 AM

Replies: 174

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Posted By franklin_m

A. The president and EVP used their columns in an...

A. The president and EVP used their columns in an official AMA publication to undermine a candidate for the EVP position.

B. Since the Executive Director is responsible for preparation of official...

Forum: AMA Discussions

01-07-2018, 04:16 PM

Replies: 174

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Posted By franklin_m

Sent this to my EVP

I sent this to my EVP, Mark Radcliff (district III). I'd encourage all like minded folks to register their displeasure with their EC member....

Forum: AMA Discussions

01-07-2018, 07:36 AM

Replies: 174

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Posted By franklin_m

Except that the FAA has interpreted the...

Except that the FAA has interpreted the "...within the programming..." statement. In a 12 July email in response to my question, the FAA UAS Integration office said:

"The FAA does not interpret PL...

Forum: AMA Discussions

01-06-2018, 12:08 PM

Replies: 174

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Posted By franklin_m

I do not think so. I think it's going to take...

I do not think so. I think it's going to take members really getting pointed with their EC rep. I do not think it's a good strategy to browbeat people into joining, and instead focus on created clear...

Forum: AMA Discussions

01-05-2018, 01:45 PM

Replies: 174

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Posted By franklin_m

One only needs to look at AMA's financials to...

One only needs to look at AMA's financials to understand the motivation for Hanson's statement... decline of 20.5% from peak in 2004

Forum: AMA Discussions

12-31-2017, 03:34 AM

Replies: 174

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Posted By franklin_m

It's the optics of it. You know as well as I do...

It's the optics of it. You know as well as I do from watching the news that something can be perfectly legal but just look bad in front of the public, regulators, or legislators. The optics of this...

Forum: AMA Discussions

12-31-2017, 03:30 AM

Replies: 174

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Views: 11,090

Posted By franklin_m

That's funny, but true. The "Double Ugly" was...

That's funny, but true. The "Double Ugly" was definitely loud.

Forum: AMA Discussions

12-30-2017, 08:08 AM

Replies: 174

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Posted By franklin_m

Mike, I know the feeling. In my 23 years on...

Mike, I know the feeling. In my 23 years on active duty, I made several PCS moves across country. Florida pan handle to Whidbey. Whidbey to Pax River, Pax River to Whidbey, Whidbey to Newport, and...

Forum: AMA Discussions

12-30-2017, 06:26 AM

Replies: 174

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Views: 11,090

Posted By franklin_m

Based on the performance seen in the attached...

Based on the performance seen in the attached revenue chart, why in the world should we have faith? We've had "faith" for a decade, and what has been the result? Consistently declining revenue. Time...

Forum: AMA Discussions

12-30-2017, 06:14 AM

Replies: 174

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Posted By franklin_m

Of course the AMA could use GoToMeeting or...

Of course the AMA could use GoToMeeting or similar 20th century technology to increase transparency by allowing any and all members to attend. But they haven't done that, and that speaks volumes on...

Forum: AMA Discussions

12-29-2017, 11:40 AM

Replies: 174

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Posted By franklin_m

AMA is dying and they know it. They then made a...

AMA is dying and they know it. They then made a play to make membership mandatory with the "...within the programming..." language in 336. How do we know? Look a the membership revenue trend in the...

Forum: AMA Discussions

12-26-2017, 09:01 AM

Replies: 174

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Views: 11,090

Posted By franklin_m

No worries. I'm one of those "follow the money"...

No worries. I'm one of those "follow the money" kind of guys. I just did an analysis of their 2015 IRS 990, and staff costs, Model Aviation Magazine, and "other expenses" account for 60% of all AMA's...

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