By Katie Perry, Administrative Assistant | katiep@modelaircraft.org Three individuals have been awarded the annual Carl & Beth Goldberg Vital People Award. This award was designed to recognize AMA members who go above and beyond to support model aviation, their clubs, and other modelers. The Carl & Beth Goldberg Vital […]
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How a Technology to Send Rockets Into Space Could Be the Future of Decarbonized Air Transport
Sponsored Content CO2 emissions dangerously impact the equilibrium of our home planet. When the problem becomes significant, everybody wants to help their children to have a brighter future. A team of rocket scientists worked for decades with agencies, such as NASA, as well as space ventures and research laboratories, to […]
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AMA Air // New AMA President Elected
This episode of AMA Air is sponsored by Hitec. On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray reveal the AMA Executive Council election results, announce an exciting new partnership between the AMA Foundation and Pink Ribbon Good, discuss a way you can help solve a mystery at the […]
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Celebrating the 2025 AMA Hall of Fame Inductees
By Katie Perry, AMA Administrative Assistant | katiep@modelaircraft.org The AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame (HOF) has recognized AMA members for their outstanding contributions to the hobby of model aviation since 1969. Members are nominated by their family and friends for this prestigious award. AMA evaluates these nominees on their […]
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Start Planning Now for Dayton Modelrama
What has become one of the largest swap meets in the country, Dayton Modelrama, will take place March 20-21 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Dayton, Ohio. The event is hosted by the Dayton Wingmasters. “This expo is housed in two buildings and features 42,000 square feet containing all things […]
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2026 AMA Election Results
Academy of Model Aeronautics 2026 Executive Council election results are below. AMA President Total Votes Greg Stoneemail: AMAdistrictX@modelaircraft.org 2311 Randy Cameronemail: flyrc@modelaircraft.org 2266 Eric Williamsemail: AMAvpD2@gmail.com 1888 Other 30 District I Total Votes Andy Argenioemail: amadistricti@modelaircraft.org 372 Other 2 District V Total Votes Andrew Griffithemail: amadistrictv@modelaircraft.org 825 Other 26 District […]
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Take Advantage of Great Holiday Discounts From Your Favorite Hobby Companies!
By Clarissa Poston, AMA Foundation Chief Communications Officer | clarissap@modelaircraft.org TO SHOW our appreciation and to add to holiday celebrations, the AMA Foundation sends all AMA members an email each year full of great discount codes from prominent hobby companies. This year is no exception! On December 3, 2025, the […]
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AMA Requesting Assistance in Identifying Artifacts
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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During its October 25, 2025, meeting, the Executive Council approved a modest dues adjustment and a convenience fee, 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 convenience fee for credit card […]
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