Australian Pilots at Flitefest 2016
DharanFlyer
Active member
From what I remember of last year you will have to get a temporary AMA. And with the new FAA registration I believe you are exempt since you are not a citizen.
Yes, but you still need to register with the AMA. 
It was a little confusing - especially with the AMA guys not knowing exactly what to do either.
I'm from Germany, registered with the DMFV and have insurance all over the world, even outside of designated model aircraft strips. But they still wanted to sell me a full blown membership... which I found kind of stupid for being in the US for a few days.
I asked around and people told me that there should be a membership for international visitors, but the AMA person I asked didn't know...
So I just enjoyed the stay, had fun with people from all over the world and didn't fly once (well, once with Josh, buddyboxing a Bixler =))
It was a little confusing - especially with the AMA guys not knowing exactly what to do either.
I'm from Germany, registered with the DMFV and have insurance all over the world, even outside of designated model aircraft strips. But they still wanted to sell me a full blown membership... which I found kind of stupid for being in the US for a few days.
I asked around and people told me that there should be a membership for international visitors, but the AMA person I asked didn't know...
So I just enjoyed the stay, had fun with people from all over the world and didn't fly once (well, once with Josh, buddyboxing a Bixler =))
Oh yes. Just meeting the community, sitting around a small campfire and telling stories in the evening or just looking at what others are building, flying and or chatting about is worth a visit.
I'd still bring some gear - the AMA will be on site, so if you really get the itch, you can always register there.
I'd still bring some gear - the AMA will be on site, so if you really get the itch, you can always register there.
Tell you what... You show up, come find me and we can make sure you fly something... We can get it figured out for you. Traveling that far you should get to fly while you are there.
Mike Finley
mjcp
Senior Member
This could be a competition... who can fly the "wrong" mode the best (lots of Ausies fly Mode 1)
mjcp
nah, just reverse every channel and hold the remote 180 degrees.....
whiskeyjack
Senior Member
Jason,
Contact MAAA and ask if they have a reciprocal agreement with AMA. My Canadian MAAC membership covers me flying in the States as do AMA pilots flying in Canada. If they don't then you still have a couple of options. Fly buddy box with an AMA member or purchase a "Park Flyer" membership from AMA which if memory serves, is quite a bit cheaper than a full membership. WJ.
Contact MAAA and ask if they have a reciprocal agreement with AMA. My Canadian MAAC membership covers me flying in the States as do AMA pilots flying in Canada. If they don't then you still have a couple of options. Fly buddy box with an AMA member or purchase a "Park Flyer" membership from AMA which if memory serves, is quite a bit cheaper than a full membership. WJ.
Lockardian
Junior Member
Not is the US
Hi Jason
I am pretty sure your MAAA insurance wont be valid in the US. And that's not because of the MAAA, its because of a quirck of American law that requires you be insured by an American company.
I am an MAAA, AMAS and Scottish Aeromodellers Assoc member, and the SAA told me that their insurance covers me anywhere in the world, except USA.
You'll have to join the AMA.
Jack
Hi Jason
I am pretty sure your MAAA insurance wont be valid in the US. And that's not because of the MAAA, its because of a quirck of American law that requires you be insured by an American company.
I am an MAAA, AMAS and Scottish Aeromodellers Assoc member, and the SAA told me that their insurance covers me anywhere in the world, except USA.
You'll have to join the AMA.
Jack
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