RC Heli & Plane Insurance ?

Hi All.
I have been told by a local 'RC Group' that we supposed to have insurance when flying anywhere in public, inside or out.

Is this true ?
Or are they just trying to get me to part with my money, (not that i have a lot)?

Is this just in the UK or is it world wide?

I know for the US, all rc plane and heli clubs require you to be a member of the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics). There are lots of benefits but you also get insurance in case you hit someone or something. That way everyones covered.

http://www.modelaircraft.org/

rhino-neil wrote:

Hi All.
I have been told by a local 'RC Group' that we supposed to have insurance when flying anywhere in public, inside or out.

Is this true ?
Or are they just trying to get me to part with my money, (not that i have a lot)?

Is this just in the UK or is it world wide?

It's a good way to make money off of your hard earned mone. Don't join a club and you won't have to worry about paying. I say, just find an empty field in the early morning or at sunset, those are the best times to fly and when everyone is still sleeping in general.