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National Model Aviation Day – It’s a Wrap for 2022!

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August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 Ben Flesher No comments

Many clubs participated in the 10th annual National Model Aviation Day, celebrating the hobby and in many cases raising funds for local charities and benefiting the AMA Foundation. National Model Aviation Day was created to encourage clubs to celebrate the hobby and share it with the public. Check out how […]

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US Team Takes Home the Gold

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August 12, 2022August 15, 2022 Ben Flesher No comments

The US Team for FAI F3J (RC Thermal Duration Junior and Senior) took home the gold and silver at the World Championships for Model Gliders, held July 31-Aug. 5 in Vipava, Slovenia in both individual and team competitions. This was one of the most experienced US teams in recent years, […]

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US Junior Free Flight World Championships

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August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 leeray No comments

2022 FAI F1A & F1B World Championships in Bulgaria The National Free Flight Society (NFFS) is proud to announce the accomplishments of the US Junior Free Flight World Championship Team at the FAI World Championships, held July 25-30, in Pordim, Bulgaria. This is the first championship in four years due […]

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“WAMS” – Western Area Modeling Society

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July 27, 2022August 1, 2022 Ben Flesher 1 comment

On this episode of “Traveling with Lee”, I take you to Granbury, Texas to visit the new club field for “WAMS” – Western Area Modeling Society (formerly Weatherford Aero Modeling Society).https://www.facebook.com/groups/388811939439626/ The Weatherford club lost their field around 3 years ago. Since then, the club President had been looking for […]

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The World Games 2022: Drone Racing

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July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 Mark Benson No comments

The World Games is an 11-day international multi-sport event organized with the support of the International Olympic Committee. Held the year following the Summer Olympic Games, The World Games 2022 will showcase a New Generation of Global Sports in Birmingham from July 7-17. An anticipated 3,600 elite athletes from over […]

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AMA Podcast Ep 97: Club Newsletters

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July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 Mark Benson No comments

Mark Benson, AMA Senior Marketing Director, joins the show to talk about club newsletters and how a good communications plan is essential for a healthy club experience!

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Renew Under the Current Rates

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July 12, 2022August 8, 2022 Ben Flesher 12 comments

UPDATED 8/8/2022 The following article by AMA CFO Keith Sessions will appear in the September 2022 Model Aviation. DURING THE June 2022 AMA Executive Council (EC) meeting, the board approved a dues increase. This decision is never taken lightly. Increasing dues is done after we have explored other options, including […]

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UAS4STEM competition sponsored by SKYDIO

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June 29, 2022July 14, 2022 emily No comments

The Academy of Model Aeronautics is excited to announce that Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, will serve as the title sponsor for the 2022 Uncrewed Aircraft System for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (UAS4STEM) competition. Founded with the mission of making the world […]

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Club of the Month June, 2022

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June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 Mark Benson No comments

Dare County Radio Control Flyers is a club that promotes radio control model aviation as a sport and recreational activity at the home of the Wright Brothers first flight, the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  Recently earned their Silver Leader Status – Introductory Pilot Program, TAG Grant, Flying Site Improvement […]

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Club of the month May 2022: York County Flyers York, South Carolina. 

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May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 Mark Benson No comments

This AMA Gold Leader club was established back in 1987 and is devoted to promoting interest in building, flying, and enjoying model aviation. Their field is an old landfill area leased by the county, with whom, they have a long-standing relationship.   Their field includes a 700’x300′ grass runway, 8 shaded […]

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