By Jackie Shalberg,National Model Aviation Museum Archivist and Historian | jackies@modelaircraft.org A NEW COLLECTION received in June 2025 contains photographs of model aircraft and aeromodeling events, newspaper clippings from the Massachusetts and New Hampshire areas, and an event program. Because we do not know the name of the person who […]
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AMA Air // New Addition to National Model Aviation Museum — AMA Foundation Year in Review
On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick reveals a new donation to the National Model Aviation Museum, interviews Steve Haston and Rachelle Haughn about the AMA Foundation’s year in review, and much more! New Addition to National Model Aviation Museum – (1:08) The National Model Aviation Museum recently received a new donation […]
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Changes for the 2026 Membership Year
During its October 25, 2025, meeting, the Executive Council approved a modest dues adjustment and a small service charge, which will be effective January 1, 2026: • $4.00 increase for Adult, Senior, Park Pilot, Three Month Trial, and Affiliate memberships • $5.00 increase for Youth memberships • $3.00 service charge for credit […]
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Zap Glue Series Conclusion
Sponsored Content As we wrap up our Zap Glue Series, one thing is clear — whether you’re building, repairing, crafting, or perfecting your next model, Zap has you covered from start to finish. From the instant hold of ZAP CA glues to the durable bond of Z-Poxy epoxies and the […]
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Key Steps to Strengthen Your AMA Club
Discover the many ways AMA supports clubs and its members. Check out these great benefits available to help your AMA chartered club thrive! Explore AMA Grants Flying Site Improvement Grants — Applications now open for 2026. Take Off And Grow (TAG) program — Applications now open for 2026. Disaster Relief Grants — Receive […]
Continue readingZap Glue – Finishing Resin
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2025 “Scary” Builds!
Here is a Halloween video that I made about 12 years ago with my flying Ghost Quad and Killer Clown Quad. It is in the style of a trailer for a cheesy B-rate horror movie trailer. Enjoy! Lucien Miller President & CEO Innov8tive Designs Flying Halloween Witch. She flies great!!. […]
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From Nats to NASA
On October 9, AMA Life Member, NASA engineer, and former Nats champion Susan Weisenbach Johnson visited the National Model Aviation Museum here in Muncie, Indiana. During her visit, Susan donated several trophies to the museum, including the Arlene Davis Award from the National Junior Air Races. She also sat down […]
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Members Share Their Build Projects
Passionate about building model aircraft? October is AMA’s Build Month. Two weeks ago, we asked members to share their build projects with us. See what some of our members hope to build or are currently building! It’s what I am building now.. From Plans… 104″ wingspan Sea Fury know as […]
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Remembering Hazel Sig-Hester: A Pioneer of Flight and Model Aviation
Statement from the Academy of Model Aeronautics on the Passing of Hazel Sig-Hester The Academy of Model Aeronautics extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Hazel Sig-Hester, who recently passed away. Hazel was a cherished member of the aviation and model aviation communities and was a key […]
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