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RCX in Pomona back in full swing for 2023!

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March 21, 2023March 22, 2023 Mark Benson 9 comments

Over 12,000 attendees were on hand for the 2-day event held at the Fairplex in Pomona, CA on March 18 & 19. This was the second year for the event reboot which combines the world of Model Aviation along side a host of other outdoor activities from the Overland Adventure […]

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Register for the 2023 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships!

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March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 Ben Flesher No comments

Known by most members as simply the “Nats,” this year’s event, spanning June 19 to July 31, brings with it a historical note—it is the 100th anniversary of the first Nats. Look for new and exciting announcements about this year’s event, beginning with Indoor Free Flight, set to kick off […]

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AMA Members Eligible for Discount at RCX 

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March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 Ben Flesher No comments

AMA members can save on tickets to RCX, March 18-19, at the Fairplex in Pomona, California. This year, six AMA clubs will be participating, including Orange Coast RC Club; San Gabriel Valley RC League, Inc.; San Fernando Valley RC Flyers, Inc.; Harbor Soaring Society, “Our” Model Aviation Club; and Torrey […]

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New Mystery Unboxing from the National Model Aviation Museum!

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February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 Academy of Model Aeronautics No comments

Michael Smith, Director of the National Model Aviation Museum, has received a new exhibit to display, and he reveals it in this new Mystery Unboxing video! The Horizon 60 was designed and manufactured by Helmut Holder and Hubert Bitner. It was piloted by Bitner to a first-place prize at the first […]

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AMA’s IAC to Host Helicopter World Championships

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February 21, 2023February 28, 2023 Ben Flesher No comments

The International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) in Muncie IN will host the 2023 FAI F3CN World Championships for Model Helicopters, August 2-9. This is an opportunity for teams from around the globe to demonstrate their competitive spirits at the highest level. The US is expected to field a team in this […]

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Making Your Membership Dollars Go Further

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February 13, 2023February 14, 2023 Ben Flesher No comments

Thank you for being a member of the world’s largest model aviation organization! Here are some tips on how to save on your AMA membership!  Sign 3, Fly Free  You can receive a one-year AMA membership credit when you recruit three new AMA members. All three new memberships must be […]

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I Fly AMA Video Series 

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February 13, 2023February 17, 2023 Ben Flesher 1 comment

Do you know someone new to AMA? Maybe your club has recently welcomed a new batch of members. AMA introduces a new series of short videos perfect for individuals new to AMA and model aviation. Less than 2 minutes each, the five videos can be shared on social media or […]

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FRIA Update from AMA

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February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 Ben Flesher 30 comments

We’ve received many questions regarding FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA) applications and wanted to bring you the latest information.   What is a FRIA? An FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA) allows our members to fly their radio control model aircraft, as they always have, without the need for Remote ID broadcast equipment. While […]

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2023 Club Charter Renewals

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January 30, 2023February 3, 2023 Ben Flesher No comments

The 2023 club charter renewal information has been mailed to designated club contact officers and the mailing should have been received by now. Your current club charter, and any applicable insurance certificates for property owners, will not expire until March 31, 2023.    As you know, you now have the option […]

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AMA Members Receive a Discount for Sun ’n Fun 2023 

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January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 Ben Flesher No comments

The 2023 Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo will take place March 28-April 2, 2023, in Lakeland, Florida. AMA has partnered with Sun ’n Fun to offer discounted tickets to AMA members.   This discount provides AMA members $5 off a daily ticket purchase and $30 off a weekly ticket purchase. To […]

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