AMA Leader Clubs
If you are a Current Leader club and need to renew, click below!
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If you are thinking of becoming a Leader Club...
Current requirements for the Leader Club Program are as follows.
- Clubs must have been chartered by AMA for a minimum of five years.
- Club membership must be open to all AMA members and not limited to a certain number.
- Clubs must develop and post Safety and Operational Rules at their flying sites.
- Clubs must file a copy of Safety and Operational Rules at AMA Headquarters.
- A club’s flying field must have separate areas for fliers and spectators, clearly marked as such.
- The AMA Safety Code must be posted and visible at the club field.
A club's District Vice President may waive one of the preceding requirements.
A club that meets the required five goals, plus three of the electives, qualifies as a
Bronze level Leader Club. Meeting the required five plus six electives qualifies the club for the
Silver level. The ultimate recognition, Gold level, requires that all goals be met. Each goal must
be documented
If your club is interested in qualifying as an AMA Leader Club, please contact Katie Perry, 5161 E. Memorial Drive, Muncie IN 47302; Tel: (765) 287-1256, ext. 203. Katiep@modelaircraft.org
If you are ready to apply as a new leader club, please fill out and send in the PDF file below to the above mailing address or to the above email address. As a new leader club, you will also need to send in "Proof" or evidence of the following goals:
3. Club has developed and posted Safety and Operational Rules at its flying site.
4. Club has filed a copy of Safety and Operational Rules at AMA Headquarters.
5. Flying field has separate areas for fliers and spectators, clearly marked as such.
6. The AMA Safety Code is posted and visible at the club field.
This proof should be submitted via photos (If you don't have a photo of your field send in a drawing)
Leader Club Application - PDF document 708
