AMA Introductary to Pilot Program

This program is designed to introduce the non-AMA member to aeromodeling while providing liability insurance coverage to the non-AMA member and the chartered club.

This program affords liability insurance protection for the non-AMA member as long as he or she is flying at SWAMPSRC under the direct (one-on-one) supervision of a club-designated Introductory Pilot Mentor (IPM). The IPM must be a current AMA member, and his or her AMA membership card will display the “Intro Pilot” designation.

The program allows for a learning period of up to 90 consecutive days, starting the day of the first flying session. If you are using the non-AMA members equipment, the IPM should carefully check the model and controls before use. It goes without saying, that high performance models are not appropriate for training. Buddy-box use is recommended.

The liability insurance benefits afforded to the non-AMA member provide the same coverage that protects AMA member. The non-AMA member will also receive organizational emails from AMA to learn about the association and the various benefits provided with membership. The non-AMA member will not receive an AMA membership card and cannot participate in any organized AMA/club event. Participation in this program is limited to a one-time basis.

The Intro Pilot Mentor must instruct the non-AMA member in club-related site safety rules. Each non-AMA member must be given a copy of the AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code, and a copy of this document, along with any other introductory material the club feels is appropriate.

For more information or to schedule a time to get started at SWAMPS, contact: