Originally Posted by Johe02
Any one with a motorbike should join?
No thanks! I've been a bike owner/rider for some time, and MAG don't represent me or my interests. Although we probably agree on some issues, we are violently opposed on others. In general, they are not a worthwhile use of my money.
Any organisation that claims to support my rights, without knowing anything about me, which I have to actually apply to to find out exactly what their manifesto is (the 'about us - overview' on their website is so general it's pretty much meaningless) isn't exactly earning my trust or support.
While I appreciate that the HCGB has done some excellent work, and that it probably wasn't intended as a club for rich owners, it may not be for everyone. It's also not the only way to campaign for better rotary rights, and to argue that "if you support a better deal for helicopters, you should be supporting the HCGB" is disingenuous, in my opinion.