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S.A.M. is an Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Charter club.  As such, we require all members to also be current members of the AMA.  With the growth of the drone market the FAA has recommended and required some additional items, which SAM also requires.  These are the FAA Drone Registration and TRUST Test Authorization Token.  They are available via the FAA’s Drone Zone website, which is referenced below.  Once you setup your online account at the Drone Zone website, you will be able to register an aircraft (considered a drone in the eye’s of the FAA) as a recreational flyer, this will get your registration number.  This registration is good for 3 years and has minimal cost ($5 in 2022).    You will also find the TRUST test information inside the Drone Zone website, but the FAA does not administer the online test.  The test can be taken via the AMA, who is an approved test administrator.  Link to the TRUST test is also below.  After taking the online TRUST Test you’ll be given an “authorization token” which you should save for future reference.

Piloting a model aircraft can be one of the most challenging and rewarding of skills. As with any worthwhile endeavor, quality equipment and instruction is essential. Model airplanes are not toys and may be dangerous if handled and flown improperly. If you already have an airplane, call us or bring it out to the field so that we can check it out and get you started in training. If you do not yet have an airplane, call us or come out to the field and we can help you to select the right equipment. Better yet, make an appointment to receive your first lesson using one of our training aircraft. Salinas Area Modelers offers flight instruction free of charge to anyone interested in learning to fly.

Club Membership Period

Member Classes

Full Members – 22 years of age or older January 1 of the applicable year, shall be members in good standing of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (hereinafter referred as "AMA") shall have full benefits and privileges and shall pay Full Member rate dues.

Associate Members - Non-flying, non-voting, therefore are not required to be members of AMA and pay Associate Membership rate dues.

Intermediate Member – 18 years of age through 21 years of age January 1 of current year, attending college full time, AMA member in good standing, has full benefits and
privileges and pays Intermediate Member rate dues. Anyone 18 years of age or older not attending college are considered Full Members and are subject to all the rules
thereof.

Junior Members – Under 18 years of age January 1 of current year, AMA member in good standing, has full benefits and privileges and pays Junior Member rate dues.

Fixed Date Membership Period

Fixed date memberships expire at the end of the membership period regardless of when you apply.
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Dues/Fees

Additional Fees

These fees will be added to your total on the confirmation page.
Additional Fees

A one time field assessment of $100.00 is charged each new Full Member. Active Military, Associate, Intermediate, and Junior members are not subject to the assessment until such time they no longer meet the definitions below, or military discharge, and become Full Members.

Member Information

Must be at least 8 characters and may only contain letters and numbers. Do not use spaces or special characters.
must be at least 8 characters, include one or more uppercase letters, one or more numbers and may not include spaces
Photo
Date Of Birth
MM/DD/YYYY
AMA Introductory Pilot Program
only required if different than last name entered above
AMA Expiration Date
AMA verification page
AMA Membership Type
FAA Registration Expires
Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST)
TRUST Issue Date
Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST)
Aircraft Types
Power Sources
I Fly
Skill Level
enter D for 2.4GHz and S for Synthesized
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