Genghis, for the 50 hr/yr PPL hobbyist, what body do you think represents us best? I've felt I should join the PFA or AOPA for some while to support the industry that gives me so much pleasure but I'm not into home builts or microlights, and I've not heard a great deal to recommend AOPA.
Comparing the US AOPA with ours is like chalk & cheese. They're cheaper and they seem to offer their member so much more. (Granted with a large membership, they have the resources to offer this)