Author: Academy of Model Aeronautics

Nominations Due for AMA President and Districts I, V, and IX, and a Special Election in District III

Nominations for AMA president and vice presidents in Districts I, V, and IX, as well as a special election in District III, are due at the Headquarters of the Academy of Model Aeronautics by June 19, 2025. Any AMA Adult member may submit a nomination. All nominations must be electronically […]

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2025 FAI F5J World Championships for electric powered thermal duration gliders

The 2025 Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) F5J World Championships for electric powered thermal duration gliders is underway in Cordoba, Argentina, with Team USA among the 18 countries competing. Hosted by Argentina, there are 12 junior and 60 senior pilots competing in this high stakes competition that runs through Saturday. According […]

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Protecting Your Freedom to Fly

From the AMA Membership Guide. Protecting your freedom to fly model aircraft is the foundation of our government advocacy efforts. We work with legislators at the local, state, and federal levels and engage with the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, Federal Communications Commission, Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of […]

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2024 AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame Inductees Expanded

By Katie Perry | katiep@modelaircraft.org THE AMA MODEL AVIATION Hall of Fame has recognized AMA members for their outstanding contributions to the hobby of model aviation since 1969. Members are nominated by their family and friends for this prestigious award. AMA evaluates these nominees on their developmental and administrative accomplishments, […]

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