Dear Club Officers, Some current or former club officers recently received an email with an attached “cancelled” certificate for your site owner(s). We are sorry for any confusion and upset this may have caused. All insurance certificates are issued through a system maintained by AMA’s insurance brokerage firm. When the […]
Continue reading2016 Club Charter Renewal
Thank you to the more than 900 clubs that took advantage of the early renewal option! We are currently in the process of mailing Club Charter documentation to your designated contact officer. We will begin emailing the correct and verified insurance certificates shortly. If your club was unable to take […]
Continue reading2016 Club Renewal and Officer Changes
It’s December. Wow, where has the year gone? For some of our clubs, flying season has slowed while others continue to go strong. For the Safety and Member Benefits department at AMA Headquarters, it means the club renewal season is fast approaching. All current club officers should have received an […]
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WATM ABC 23 features Johnstown RC Club Pennsylvania
Kaleidoscope The Series is a 30 minute weekly news magazine covering west-central Pennsylvania and beyond. Kaleidoscope features a person, place and thing each week. Each week you’ll learn about an interesting person in the area with a unique trade, skill or is just doing more than his or her part […]
Continue readingTulsa Glue Dobbers participate in Tulsa Flight Night Event
The Tulsa Glue Dobbers recently participated in the Tulsa Flight Night event. They provided a buddy box experience that they donated for last years’ event. The event received quite a lot of media coverage as well. Check out the video below to learn more: (Tulsa Glue Dobbers from TulsaPeople Magazine […]
Continue readingSpillway Radio Control Club Home to Airplane Junkies Who Love to Fly
Members of the Spillway Radio Control Club located in Norco, Louisiana can say they are truly addicted to the hobby of model aviation. Club member, Jerry Mollere, said, “I admit, I’m hooked on this.” The club has around 65 members who all enjoy spending time together and, of course, flying […]
Continue readingDC-Radio Club hosts DaVinci Challenge: Flight Day VIII
On Sunday, May 31 students of the DaVinci Challenge workshop attended Flight Day hosted by DC Radio Control Club. Learn about the about this club’s flight fields, rules and the flight lessons available. A great opportunity for fixed wing, helicopter, and multi-rotors enthusiasts. Meet Jim Fisher, one of the directors […]
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AMA pilot receives prestigious Andrei Tupolev Aeromodelling Medal
Muncie, IN—The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is proud to announce that Carl Dodge of Richmond Heights, OH, has been awarded the Andrei Tupolev Aeromodelling Medal by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI). Carl is the first American pilot to win the award, and the first AMA member to be recognized […]
Continue readingClub Officers: Is your club ready for the flying season?
The March 31 deadline for clubs to renew their annual charter status has come and gone and there are nearly 400 clubs that have not submitted their renewal documents for the 2015 charter year. Life becomes busy and sometimes things slip through the cracks. Perhaps that’s what happened to your club renewal. […]
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Much more than soaring at the Harbor Soaring Society
Charter #128 Costa Mesa, CA AMA’s Oldest Radio Controlled Soaring Club Silver Leader Club Since 2009 Letter from the President of HSS First I would like to welcome you to Harbor Soaring Society’s Club website. We take great pride in our club and we hope you find everything you need to help on […]
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