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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. If your club is interested in qualifying as an AMA Leader Club, please contact Lois Mock(link sends email), 5161 E. Memorial Drive, Muncie IN 47302; Tel: (765) 287-1256, ext. 291. Leader Club Application - PDF document 708 Check out Model Aviation magazine! ON THE COVER Many Sig aircraft were at the fly-in, including this Four-Star 120. Inset: Hazel Sig in her hangar at the Sig Fly-In. 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