Burt Rutan, the designer behind many aviation and aerospace groundbreaking projects, such as Voyager and SpaceShipOne, and AMA Life Member Dan Kreigh, structural aerospace engineer for Scaled Composites LLC, will visit the AMA International Aeromodeling Center July 8-9 during the 100th running of the National Aeromodeling Championships (Nats) in Muncie, […]
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Burt Rutan and Dan Kreigh AMA Resources
The following is a collection of available resources to learn more about Burt and Dan. AMA has been fortunate over the years to have had several opportunities to interview both men and host them during AMA Expo West, a trade show that was held in Ontario, California, for 20 years, […]
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2026 Chartered Club Renewal Season Underway
Have you renewed your club online or returned the renewal documents to AMA Headquarters? If you answered yes, thank you! If you just realized you have been procrastinating, it’s not too late! Renewing your club charter with AMA is now easier and faster than ever! Complete the process online at […]
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AMA Members Enjoy Their First Flights of 2026
Read on to hear about these members first flight of the new year! Desert Eagles Model Airplane Flying Club Our Club, the Desert Eagles Model Airplane Flying Club (DEMAFC), in South East Idaho conducts an annual Freeze Fly. We all gather at a local park, Community Park, and fly some […]
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2025 Carl & Beth Goldberg Vital People Award Recipients
By Katie Perry, Administrative Assistant | katiep@modelaircraft.org Three individuals have been awarded the annual Carl & Beth Goldberg Vital People Award. This award was designed to recognize AMA members who go above and beyond to support model aviation, their clubs, and other modelers. The Carl & Beth Goldberg Vital […]
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Celebrating the 2025 AMA Hall of Fame Inductees
By Katie Perry, AMA Administrative Assistant | katiep@modelaircraft.org The AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame (HOF) 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 […]
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Start Planning Now for Dayton Modelrama
What has become one of the largest swap meets in the country, Dayton Modelrama, will take place March 20-21 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Dayton, Ohio. The event is hosted by the Dayton Wingmasters. “This expo is housed in two buildings and features 42,000 square feet containing all things […]
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AMA Requesting Assistance in Identifying Artifacts
By Jackie Shalberg,National Model Aviation Museum Archivist and Historian | jackies@modelaircraft.org A NEW COLLECTION received in June 2025 contains photographs of model aircraft and aeromodeling events, newspaper clippings from the Massachusetts and New Hampshire areas, and an event program. Because we do not know the name of the person who […]
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Changes for the 2026 Membership Year
During its October 25, 2025, meeting, the Executive Council approved a modest dues adjustment and a convenience fee, which will be effective January 1, 2026: • $4.00 increase for Adult, Senior, Park Pilot, Three Month Trial, and Affiliate memberships • $5.00 increase for Youth memberships • $3.00 convenience fee for credit card […]
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Zap Glue Series Conclusion
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