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The 2023 Heavy-Lift STE(A)M Challenge Registration Is Now OPEN!

December 20, 2022March 17, 2023 kylet No comments

Create a team and compete to develop an engineering solution to carry a payload based around the Horizon Hobby Aero Scout trainer!

A snowman in front of a night sky and a radar.

Find out where Santa is with the NORAD Santa Tracker this Holiday Season

December 20, 2022December 15, 2022 gwenm No comments

On December 24th, we usually have to wait and wonder where Santa Claus is. Is that him on the neighbor’s roof, or is that just your imagination? Luckily, the NORAD Santa Tracker gives you timely updates about the location of your favorite jolly toymaker.

What the Winter Solstice Means for Flight

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 gwenm No comments

The next Winter Solstice will be on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. What exactly is the Winter Solstice, and how does it affect flight?

There’s “Snow” Better Way to Have Winter Fun than a Quick Project!

December 8, 2022January 16, 2023 gwenm 1 comment

As winter holidays approach, we here at the AMA are looking for new, fun ways to celebrate. Our new Snowflake Flyers Quick STE(A)M Project is an awesome way to prepare for upcoming celebrations, and we’re delighted to share this with you!

FAA STEM AVSED Team Supports UAS4STEM sponsored by Skydio

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022 kylej No comments

UAS4STEM sponsored by Skydio is pleased to announce the FAA STEM AVSED participation in the semi-finals!

Two campers prepare a model plane for takeoff.

Preparations for Camp AMA 2023!

November 9, 2022December 19, 2022 gwenm No comments

We are preparing for Camp AMA 2023. Camp AMA is a one-of-a-kind experience for passionate young fliers ages 13-17 to engage in model aviation and learn from world-class model aviation instructors.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a Gobbler Glider!

November 7, 2022November 21, 2022 gwenm No comments

Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, and we know exactly what you’re thinking: “How will I include STE(A)M in my celebrations?” We’ve got the project for you: Gobbler Gliders!

Going to College in 2023? Applications for an AMA Scholarship are Now Open!

September 12, 2022January 6, 2023 kylet No comments

As part of its commitment to the celebration of model aviation, the Academy of Model Aeronautics has always strongly believed that not only is our […]

Registration for UAS4STEM sponsored by Skydio is now open

Registration open for UAS4STEM 2023 season

September 2, 2022October 18, 2022 kylet No comments

Registration for the Academy of Model Aeronautics UAS4STEM competition, sponsored by Skydio, is now open!

UAS4STEM students receiving awards at EAAs AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Announcing the 2022 UAS4STEM sponsored by Skydio National Competition Winners!

August 1, 2022August 5, 2022 kylej No comments

Students came together from across the nation for the UAS4STEM sponsored by Skydio national championship competition during AirVenture in Oshkosh WI. The student teams built […]