By Katie Perry — Katiep@modelaircraft.org Congratulations to the FlightMasters Model Airplane Club in Barling, Arkansas, our Leader Club of the quarter! The FlightMasters club has been a Gold Level Leader Club since 2010. This active AMA club is known for its commitment to promoting model aviation, maintaining a welcoming flying […]
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Membership 360 – Webinar Series
By Mark Feist, Leader Member and DIII AVP In the last Leader Member Minute, we discussed the Membership 360 plan, which is a holistic approach to membership retention and growth. The plan takes a 360-degree view of our hobby and defines activities for AMA staff, AMA districts, Leader Members, and […]
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Leader Member Highlight: Bob Belluomini
By Bob Belluomini I was first introduced to model aviation when a new family moved in across the street at the age of 10. I was intrigued by the Free Flight (FF) and Control Line (CL) models hanging from the ceiling of the detached garage. My first model was a […]
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No Airplane is Worth Your Life: Essential Safety Protocols for Aircraft Recovery
By Bayou City Flyers , John Williamson, and George Lumpkins In the middle of September, a member of one of our sister clubs died tragically while retrieving an RC airplane from the heavily wooded area surrounding their flying field. In the intense summer heat and oppressive humidity of Texas, it […]
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Air sports communities world wide prepare to celebrate the first International Day of Air Sports
Lausanne, Switzerland, 1 October 2026 – Air sports communities around the world are preparing to celebrate the first International Day of Air Sports on 14 October, with activities taking place throughout the month. The celebration invites clubs, organizations, athletes and enthusiasts to share their passion for air sports and give […]
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An Important Update on the AMA Muncie Property
The following message was delivered via email to all AMA members on Friday, October 9, 2026: We want to reach out to you directly because information about a possible sale involving our property in Muncie, Indiana, the International Aeromodeling Center that has been our home for more than three decades, […]
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How to Start an AMA Club: It Only Takes Five Members
Thinking about starting an RC flying club or model aviation club in your community? It might be easier than you think. You only need five current AMA members to start an AMA Chartered Club. Becoming an AMA Chartered Club can give your group access to valuable benefits and resources, including […]
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Dayton’s Air Force Museum Displays Galactic Ships
By Holly Silvers, Associate Editor | hollys@modelaircraft.org A little over an hour and a half and approximately 80 miles east of the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, Indiana, sits Dayton, Ohio—home to the National Museum of the United States Air Force on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. As the oldest and […]
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38th Annual B-17 Gathering and Big Bird Fly-in
One of the main sponsors of “the Gathering” is Legend Hobby owner, Thomas Wheeland. He wrote the following story that covers the history & emotions of this wonderful flying event. Enjoy. WHERE GIANTS STILL FLY The 38th Annual B-17 Gathering & Big Bird Fly-InSeptember 16–19, 2026Bomber Field USA • Monaville, […]
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AMA Experience attends Grissom Air & Space Expo
The AMA Model Aviation Experience, sponsored by Wing, recently attended the Grissom Air & Space Expo held at Grissom Air Force Base outside of Kokomo, Indiana, on August 29 and 30, 2026. The trailer was set up in the STEM hangar and became a must-see attraction for the over 35,000 […]
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