Andrew Jesky captured the top Individual trophy for the Fédération Aéronautique International (FAI) F3A World Championship for Aerobatic Model Aircraft, while Team USA placed in first. Japan came in second, and Austria in third place. Congratulations to all of the winners! Look for complete coverage in an upcoming issue of […]
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AMA Participates in Carl Hopkins Youth Aviation Expo
The AMA Model Aviation Experience simulation trailer, powered by Wing, was a big attraction at the fifth annual Carl Hopkins Youth Aviation Expo, held on August 8-9 in Bridgeport, West Virginia. More than 200 attendees got an opportunity to “try the sticks.” A local TV station was on hand to […]
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AMA Clubs Celebrate National Model Aviation Day
Did you know that AMA has designated August as Model Aviation Month? As a part of that celebration, Saturday, August 16, was National Model Aviation Day (NMAD). If your club participated, consider submitting photos, captions, and videos to share in a future issue of this newsletter and on AMA’s social […]
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UPDATED: Poly-Zap: Plastic-Smart Adhesive That Delivers
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Continue readingZap Glue Flexi-Tips and Z-Ends
Sponsored Content Whether you’re working on a detailed model aircraft, a delicate repair, or a hard-to-reach joint, control matters. That’s why Zap Glue created Flexi-Tips and Z-Ends, two essential accessories designed to give hobbyists, makers, and pros the pinpoint precision that they need for flawless glue application. No more over […]
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Team USA Participates in Two World Championships
The 2025 FAI F3K World Championships for Model Gliders concluded in Tarp, Germany, on August 2. The 2025 FAI F3CN World Championships for Model Helicopters ended on August 9 in Pitesti, Romania. The “best-of-the-best” competitors were represented in both competitions in their respective categories. AMA wants to recognize both US […]
Continue readingAugust 16 is National Model Aviation Day, but the celebration doesn’t stop there!
Model aviation can be celebrated all month long, and we invite AMA clubs, contest directors, and event managers to take part whenever it works best for them throughout August.. We encourage you to recognize August as Model Aviation Month, a time to highlight and promote the value of model aviation […]
Continue readingPlasti-Zap: The Bond That Brings Plastic Projects to Life
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Continue readingWhat Exactly is the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI)?
By Greg PrincipatoPresident, FAI When I began my job at the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) in 2016 I quickly found out that it included membership on the Academy of Model Aeronautics Executive Council. AMA has a good reputation in Washington, so I knew a bit about the organization. I also […]
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US Teams Fly to Victory in World Championships
AMA congratulates the US teams that excelled in two just-completed Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) world championships. In FAI F3D/F3E World Championships for Pylon Racing Model Aircraft, held in Rothenburg, Germany, July 22-26, Team USA finished first. Individually, Randy Bridge finished second. In the FAI F3E Team event for RC Electric […]
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